Philanthropic funders, foundations, and FGII guests are welcome to attend this event.
When
Tuesday 4 August 2026
Online attendance:
12:00pm – 2:00pm AEST (ACT, NSW, QLD, TAS, VIC)
11:30am – 1:30pm ACST (NT, SA)
10:00am – 12:00pm AWST (WA)
In-person attendance: 12:00pm – 2:30pm AEST (NSW)
Location, hybrid event
Online: Meeting link will be provided after registration.
In-person: Sydney | Venue: Atlassian. 341 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
Aim
To present an overview and investment considerations of investment-ready organisations
FGII Market Information Day
The Market Information Day (MID) on Tuesday 4 August will be held hybrid in Sydney for the first time. Hosted by the Atlassian Foundation, this event is an opportunity to share impact investments in the market and invite discussion.
The Market Information Days (MID) are designed to educate attendees about the social impact investment landscape and opportunities from social impact funds, charities and social ventures. The event will focus on learning in a mutually supportive environment; newer investors learn from the questions posed by their more experienced peers, and those presenting can benefit from feedback on their ideas.
Please note:
- Presenters will share their thoughts and views in conversation but will not offer any financial advice.
- A brief survey will be provided for completion at the end of each presentation.
Audience
Philanthropic funders, foundations and FGII guests are welcome to attend this event.
We welcome everyone to the Market Information Day (MID). FGII or Philanthropy Australia membership is not required to join the MID.
For questions about this event or FGII, please contact us at fgii@philanthropy.org.au.
About FGII
The Foundations Group for Impact Investing (FGII), launched in 2023, is designed to support market-building initiatives for foundations and charitable funders interested in starting or currently undertaking impact investing.
The FGII plans to support market building through education and origination. The origination activities will primarily be delivered via the Market Information Days (MID).
Do you know a Foundation or Charitable funder who would benefit from joining? Please help spread the word. Find out more about becoming a FGII member.
Philanthropy Australia (PA) membership is not required to join FGII.
FGII Chair
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Ben Smith - Head, Impact Investing, Paul Ramsay Foundation
Ben is Head of Impact Investing at Paul Ramsay Foundation. Alongside his role at PRF, Ben is the Vice Chair, and Chair of the Investment Committee, for NatWest Social and Community Capital. Furthermore, he holds the position of Impact Investor in Residence at Centre for Social Impact Flinders University.
Prior to joining PRF, Ben was Head of Impact Investment at Esmée Fairbairn Foundation – the UK’s largest impact investing foundation.
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Ben previously established UnLtd’s – the UK’s largest early-stage social enterprise supporter – social investment department and first funds. Other notable activities in the space include co-authoring the CFA UK’s Impact and Investing Certificate, co-Chairing the UK’s Social Impact Investors Group and holding Impact Finance lecturing positions at Cranfield University and University of Westminster.
Originally a management and strategy consultant, Ben is also a former Board Member of Birmingham Symphony Hall and Aston University. |
FGII Deputy Chair
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Bhanvi Kapoor Anand - Portfolio and Partnerships Manager, Snow Foundation
Bhanvi Kapoor Anand is an impact investment professional with 18+ years of experience across banking, philanthropy, and the non-profit sector. She manages the Snow Foundation’s impact investment portfolio, directing capital toward initiatives that advance social equity and inclusive growth. She serves on the FGII steering committee, shaping collaborative impact strategies across philanthropy.
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In 2024, she completed the Observership Program, gaining board governance training through the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and The Ethics Centre. She holds an MBA from UTS and a Bachelor of Applied Finance from Macquarie University.
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Find out how to become a FGII member here.
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