The Social Investment Guide is an Australian-first, a guide for emerging philanthropists and businesses to participate in transformational philanthropy.

 

The first release, available both online and as a printed guide book, features 23 projects from non-profit organisations across 7 issue areas. Effectively a ‘giving guide’, the Social Investment Guide is for wealthy individuals, families and all types of businesses who seek to invest in social change and, at the same time, engage meaningfully with projects, social entrepreneurs and communities through giving.

 

A short video about the importance of Dilthan Yolngunha: The Healing Place, in addressing chronic health and wellbeing problems within Indigenous communities.

 

 

 

Mark Ettridge, Director and Gayle Dunn, Founder discuss the importance of the Boys 2 Men project in educating 'at risk' young men and providing them with life skills and opportunities.

Posted: 13 September 2008 by Kristi

 

 

It's been a big few weeks.  I've talked so much, I actually lost my voice yesterday.  The Social Investment Guide has given us a platform to open conversations with people about philanthropy and social investment that are different.  People are sharing their own personal stories.

 

 

 

Social Investors have a desire and increased capacity to give more and wish to do so either by giving major gifts or developing a planned giving strategy over a period of time.
 
Social Investors can be large donors already and now wish to explore a planned giving approach, moving away from yearly "charitable cheque-writing".
 
They have a desire to commit to philanthropy as a critical element in one's life, engaging more meaningfully in issues and civic life through an increased commitment to giving and social change.
 

Funding for transformation is challenging.