Overview

Join us for the October Queensland Funders Peer Network meeting, where we will revisit the most talked-about breakout session from the recent Philanthropy Leadership Summit. 

Lani Evans (Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit) is a serial social entrepreneur, with ventures focused on the intersection of technology, philanthropy and social change. She has co-founded Share Collective, Generous Ventures and Thankyou Payroll. Most recently, she launched Fundsorter, an AI-based tool making funding faster and easier for community. 

At the Leadership Summit, Lani presented on "Power, purpose and the rise of AI: Why civil society, philanthropy and government must lead, not follow" and has generously agreed to share her key philanthropy-focussed insights from this session to our Queensland Funders Peer Network.

Key themes will include:

• What AI is and is not
• What the risks and opportunities are for AI in philanthropy including education, environment and youth
• How we can use AI strategically, and not just for productivity and efficiency

Lani will be presenting virtually, and we will allow time for Q&A afterwards.

When

Tuesday 28 October 2025

Hybrid

This event will be held in-person and online in QLD.

Brisbane

Time: 10:00am - 11:30am AEST

Venue: Brisbane, TBC

In-person format: 1 hour meeting and discussion followed by networking.

Virtual

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am AEST 

Online format: 1 hour meeting. Virtual meeting link will be provided after registration.

Audience

This event is for Philanthropy Australia New Gen, Engage (individual/organisation) and Impact members funding initiatives based in Queensland. 

If you are not yet a member of Philanthropy Australia or want to find out more about the philanthropic work in this area, please reach out to membership@philanthropy.org.au.

Presenter

		Lani Evans MNZM Lani Evans is a for-purpose founder and leader focused on creating moving resources more equitably. She started her career running charities and has spent the last ten years leading and governing in philanthropy. She is a serial social entrepreneur, with ventures focused on the intersection of technology, philanthropy and social change, co-founding Share Collective, Generous Ventures, Thankyou Payroll and most recently Fundsorter, and AI based tool making funding faster and easier for community.
		Lani is an honorary member of Philanthropy NZ and was awarded a New Year’s Honour for services to social enterprise. She lives in an intergenerational, multi-whānau household in Porirua and is proud māmā to Bryn and Ara.

Peer Network Lead

		Kim Harland - Director, Engagement (QLD/NT), Philanthropy Australia Kim Harland is a strategic leader with expertise in philanthropy, stakeholder engagement, and business development in the for-purpose sector. As Director, Membership and Engagement (QLD/NT) at Philanthropy Australia, she plays a key role in strengthening member engagement, fostering partnerships, and driving impact across the philanthropic landscape.
		With over 20 years of experience spanning multi-generational family business and the not-for-profit sector, Kim has a track record in growing engagement, enhancing brand visibility, and optimising operations. She is passionate about building strong, connected communities and supporting the philanthropic visions of individuals and organisations in Queensland and the Northern Territory.
		Kim leads our Arts Funders Peer Network and is on the board of Rosies on the Street, a charity providing support and acceptance to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Learn more about Philanthropy Australia membership.