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The evolution of philanthropy: How women are leading change

Women are increasingly shaping philanthropy, investing in long-term social impact, community-led solutions and programs supporting adolescent girls.

How women hold the key to nation’s $5.4 trillion wealth transfer

She Gives has helped change the conversation on philanthropy in Australia, and this moment reflects the strength of that work and the momentum behind it.

The $12 billion opportunity:

Women are the key to closing Australia’s generosity gap.

‘Let’s raise the bar’: Peggy Flannery urges people with means to follow her philanthropic lead

Women already drive philanthropy in Australia

Women drive much of Australia’s philanthropy, but their impact is often overlooked despite their growing influence in charitable giving.

Women's philanthropy: the quiet revolution

We’re thrilled to see She Gives: Growing Women’s Giving in Australia featured by Community Foundations of New Zealand

Why Unlocking Women’s Philanthropic Power in Australia is Important

A thoughtful and important contribution from Professor Leanne Lester

Women are leading Australia’s giving revolution.

Thank you to Philanthropy Australia, a She Gives sector partner, for continuing to platform the potential of women’s giving.

The Robin Khuda effect

Very proud to see our She Gives community - Tracy Norman GAICD and Peggy Flannery - featured in The Australian Financial Review Philanthropy Magazine, alongside Joanne Woods.

Australia’s wealthiest come together to tackle family violence

Noble Ambition is delighted to see the launch of the Coalition of Funders for Women and Families, convened by the Paul Ramsay Foundation at Women Deliver 2026 in Melbourne.

Motivation missed in focus on philanthropy

In times of crisis, Australians step up. Communities rally. Businesses contribute. Families dig deep.

Women are the future of Australia’s philanthropy

Women are set to play an even bigger role in shaping Australia’s philanthropic future — directing giving, driving impact, and strengthening communities.

From hoodies to high tech: Self-made women join $180b list

Drawing on insights from the She Gives: Growing Women’s Giving in Australia research, She Gives Founder Melissa Smith shared how women are...

Melissa Smith, CEO and founder of the She Gives charity with Governor -General Sam Mostyn

Women already drive philanthropy in Australia

Women already lead much of Australia’s philanthropy, but their contributions are often overlooked. The She Gives campaign aims to recognise, research, and expand women’s impact.

She Gives Report Launched at Admiralty House

She Gives: Growing Women’s Giving in Australia was officially launched at Admiralty House by Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of Australia in a landmark event celebrating women’s leadership in philanthropy.

She Gives: Growing Women’s Giving in Australia

In an interview with The Australian, Her Excellency highlighted the research’s role in reshaping how we see philanthropy in Australia

She Gives: Growing Women’s Giving in Australia Media Release

Women hold the key to unlocking greater philanthropy on the cusp of Australia’s $5.4 trillion wealth transfer

From Campaign to Movement

Our NSW Philanthropy Sector Leaders Roundtable was generously hosted by Perpetual at their Sydney offices.

KODA With Purpose Podcast

In this episode, Melissa speaks about the significant and growing role of women in philanthropy, what women respond to and what they want when they give.

What an energising day in Brisbane!

Gathering with a powerhouse group of changemakers in Brisbane for the first in a series of Leaders Workshops

Celebration, Conversation and Collaboration in Melbourne

Thank you to our hosts and Major Supporting Partners Perpetual Limited

Female-led philanthropy is quietly driving significant and lasting social impact across Australia. And it's on the Rise.

She Gives Roundtable Event, Alice Springs

Leading women in giving and community come together in Alice Springs/Mparntwe yesterday to examine how philanthropy can better empower Central Australian Communities.

Women of Colour Australia Research Event

In partnership with Women of Colour Australia, She Gives hosted an online gathering on September 15th to hear from Women of Colour across the country who give.

She Gives at Mona

Leading women from Tasmania’s philanthropic and charitable sectors come together for a landmark discussion in Hobart on September 4 at Mona’s The Source Restaurant.

She Gives Rural and Regional Research Event

She Gives connected with rural and regional leaders in women’s giving for an online gathering on August 26th, co-hosed by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR).

She Gives Adelaide Roundtable

The She Gives Campaign visited Adelaide on August 14th to gather local leaders in women’s giving

She Gives at Minderoo

She Gives visited Perth on Tuesday, August 12th, for a Roundtable co-hosted by Minderoo Foundation and 100 Women.

She Gives Roundtable and Panel Event

Canberra turned on the sunshine and the inspiration on July 07, 2025, for our She Gives Roundtable Event.

Women redefining philanthropy sector despite barriers

On July 23, 2025, She Gives celebrated its one-year anniversary and the news was covered by AAP and shared across 55 news outlets, including The Canberra Times, Yahoo News, Daily Mail and The West Australian.

First Nations Perspectives on Women’s Giving

On July 28th, She Gives hosted a national online roundtable focused on Understanding First Nations Perspectives on Women’s Giving.

She Gives One-Year Anniversary Roundtable

What more fitting way to celebrate the one-year anniversary on the She Gives campaign than with an at-capacity Roundtable Research event.

Celebrating one year of She Gives

She Gives celebrated it’s One-Year Anniversary on July 23, 2025.

She Gives Growing Women's Giving Roundtable, Sydney

She Gives Roundtable sparked powerful conversations shaping Australia’s landmark women’s giving report, launching February 2025.

She Gives at Queensland Philanthropy Week

She Gives brought powerful voices together, fueling insights for Australia’s leading women’s giving report.

Historic $50m Ainsworth family gift for endometriosis research.

Women — a giving superpower

When considering where to concentrate your fundraising efforts, women should be right up there. If you're not already an F&P Member, you can sign up for their 21-day free trial to access this feature.

Self-made Qld billionaire who’s giving away her fortune

Peggy Flannery, founder of Peggy’s Place – a groundbreaking Brisbane domestic violence refuge offering a holistic approach to recovery.

Hearing the voices of women who give

The National Library of Australia in Canberra has a precious oral history collection that now comprises more than 24,000 interviews and 57,000 hours of recorded material.

She Gives partners with the National Library in landmark oral history project

The National Library of Australia has partnered with the She Gives campaign to preserve the philanthropic stories of Australian women.

She Gives at the National Library of Australia

She Gives held a special event at the National Library of Australia on the 6th May, bringing together 35 leaders in women’s giving in Canberra.

Rising Force

Women are making their move among Australia's top givers.

She Gives at Cranlana

She Gives gathered forty women engaged in giving and community leadership for a Growing Women’s Giving Roundtable, generously hosted by Kerry Gardner AM

She Gives at Nexus

She Gives was thrilled to be a part of the 2025 NEXUS Australia Summit held in Melbourne in March, with the three-day event embodying the spirit of Brave Voices and Bold Ideas.

Giving’s in

Philanthropy is no longer for the super rich. These days everyone is welcome to join, especially at a local level

She Gives at Government House

She Gives is incredibly proud to have brought together an extraordinary group of some of Australia’s most prominent women

Governor-General joins women leaders in calling for more giving

Governor-General Sam Mostyn meets with leading women in philanthropy

Australia’s wealthiest women join forces to supercharge philanthropy

Liz Abrahams advice when living with stage four cancer

Read the full article on Mamamia

Meeting with the Governor General

Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC

Brisbane Launch

She Gives launch – 20th August

Sydney Dinner + Conversations

She Gives Dinner + Conversations – 13th August

Adelaide Launch + Dinner

She Gives Launch – 4th August

Melbourne Launch

She Gives Launch – 24th July

Sydney Launch

She Gives Launch – 25th July

7 News Interview with Melissa Smith

New campaign to boost charity donations

Women called on to make nation more generous

By Michael Bailey

'You can't stop': Spotlight turns to women philanthropists

By Megan Doherty

Why women will supercharge philanthropy

By Carol Schwartz

Women donors will overtake ‘rich, old white guys’

By Helen Trinca

She Gives Media Release

New national campaign celebrates Australian women as powerful agents for positive social change

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