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Advfinity explores the questions that shape stronger, more sustainable organisations—from purpose, governance and philanthropy to partnerships, performance and the responsible use of AI.

Drawing on research, experience and contributions from practitioners across the sector, these perspectives are designed to make complex ideas useful and help leaders decide what matters next.

The Giving Paradox: What Wealthy Nations Get Wrong About Generosity advfinity fundraising generosity philanthropy wealthy nations world giving Jul 14, 2026

Three major reports on giving have landed in the past few weeks, from three different continents. Read separately, each tells a reassuring story. Read together, they describe a paradox that should concern every leader of a purpose-driven organisation...

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Before You Automate: Why Purpose and People Must Come Before AI advfinity ai artificial intelligence ethicalai ethics fundraising not for profit purpose Jul 03, 2026

I can still remember the first-time artificial intelligence moved from something I had heard about to something I wanted to understand.

I was sitting in a hotel room in the United States, half-listening to the news, when a story came on about the la...

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Philanthropy in Asia: Shifting Models, Shared Opportunity - Part 1 advfinity asia pacific cross-border philanthropy fundraising international May 18, 2026

Following several conversations with clients across Australia and Asia, I’ve been reflecting on how quickly philanthropy is evolving across our region. Not in theory, but in practice.

Over the past year, I’ve worked with two organisations navigating...

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Cross-Border Giving in Asia: Why Structure Matters – Part 2 advfinity asia pacific fundraising international philanthropy May 13, 2026

 In Part 1 of this series, I explored how philanthropy across the Asia Pacific is evolving through increasing professionalisation, rising donor expectations, and the growing complexity of operating across borders.

One theme consistently sitting bene...

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Empowering Regional Women: Leading with Purpose through the Business Women’s Collective advfinity business women leadership regional women Nov 24, 2025

Connection, collaboration, and community — three words that beautifully capture the spirit of the Regional Business Women’s Collective (BWC). I was recently honoured to be nominated and appointed Deputy Chair of this remarkable organisation, which le...

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Bridging Compassion and Care: How Social Enterprise is Transforming Veterinary Practice advfinity animal welfare community wellbeing social enterprise Nov 10, 2025

When a group of Murdoch University veterinary alumni and professionals from different walks of life came together, they shared one vision — to strengthen the bond between animals and the people who care for them. The result was Veterinary and Communi...

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