Philanthropy: Love or Money?

Philanthropy: Love or Money

Philanthropy is a word that can be hard to pronounce and even more difficult to explain. The definition is simple - love of people. But often we conflate philanthropy with money, wealth or power. Alternatively, giving or generosity are words associated with philanthropy. So what is philanthropy? Is it about love, money, or something else?

 

Nigel Harris will explore these and other related questions, in discussing philanthropy, philanthropic psychology, the roles of fundraising, volunteering and advocacy, as well as how and why philanthropy plays a critical role in servicing social purpose.

 

He will also explore the landscape of philanthropy, the not for profit sector, and the role of charities in Australia and internationally.

 

And Nigel will answer the question of whether philanthropy is about love or money.

BIO:

Nigel Harris is an established and highly regarded non-profit sector leader specialising in philanthropy and fundraising. With an outstanding track record in organisational growth and development, Nigel has crafted a unique range of experiences and insights in governance, executive leadership and applied fundraising practice. He is also Australia’s leading professional advisor in healthcare philanthropy.

He is Managing Director of Nigel Harris & Associates, an advisory and consulting practice specialising in philanthropy and fundraising leadership. He also has affiliations with other agencies in the non-profit sector where he provides specialist advisory services.

Nigel has held executive leadership roles including as:

• Chief Executive Officer of Mater Foundation (Queensland) for 24 years. Under Nigel’s leadership, revunue gre from $2m to $73m, raising over $750m over that period and establishing the Foundation as one of Australia’s largest health charities and a major funder of medical research and clinical services.
• Board Chair twice with the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA)
• Currently Chair of Act for Kids\
• Serving on boards of Leukaemia Foundation Australia; Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy (UK) and Braille House
• Past President of the Rotary Club of Albany Creek