This event is open to members and non-members. Tickets are free for Philanthropy Australia members and Fundraising Institute of Australia. The ticket cost is $45 for non-members. 

If you are not yet a member of Philanthropy Australia or want to find out more, please reach out to membership@philanthropy.org.au.  

Please RVSP below by Monday 12 February 

Jane Arnott is Strategy Leader - Governance and Philanthropy, at Julia Farr Group, which works across policy, research, advocacy, housing and grant making to advance the life chances of people living with disability.  

Jane leads grant programs to advance the genuine inclusion of people living with disability in all aspects of life. These include grants for organisations and for disability leadership via the JFM Fund, and small grants for people living with disability, from JFA Purple Orange. 

Jane’s previous philanthropy experience includes roles at the Big Lottery Fund, where she worked on the development of new grant programs, and at the Charities Aid Foundation, where she led a global strategy to grow philanthropy in emerging markets and increase cross-border giving. 

Craig Hosking | Co-Founder of Hosking Foundation, The Project Green Group & Trees for Good  

Craig's professional journey spans over three decades in the arboriculture and gardening sector. Together with his wife Deb, he launched The Project Green Group of companies. Craig's governance is deeply rooted in his core values and principles, steering the companies toward expansion, diversity, and accolades over the years. 

A founding member of SA Climatetech committee, Craig is dedicated to environmental stewardship, creating spaces where green assets can flourish, benefiting people and organisations. His latest development, Trees for Good, is an educational platform empowering students to manage and map trees in their school environment. 

Additionally, Craig contributes his expertise to the Hosking Foundation as co-founder and trustee, supporting environmental causes and sustainable development on a global scale. His involvement extends to various advisory boards and associations, all aimed at fostering strategic achievements within the 'for purpose' sector. 

Gary Pike | Manager, Grants team, Department of Human Services  

A public servant of 15 years working with the community services sector to deliver social impact outcomes. Extensive experience in engaging, collaborating and partnering with not-for-profit organisations through commissioning of services and managing grants programs. 

Manager of the Grants Team, a centre of excellence for grants in DHS that also provides grants consultancy and administration services to other state government entities.  

Grants programs managed include Grants SA, SA Youth Week, Port Pirie Community Grants (Department of Energy and Mining) and Closing the Gap grants for Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (Attorney Generals Department). 

Currently working on developing relationships and expanding partnerships with the Philanthropic, Community Foundation and Social Enterprise sectors to deliver better outcomes for vulnerable communities. 

Nancie-Lee Robinson | Senior Manager Grants and Social Impact, St. George, BankSA & Melbourne Foundations  

Committed to helping create a more equitable and inclusive society, Nancie-Lee has worked in business, not-for-for profit and government organisations across education, health, transport and telecommunications. This includes roles in consumer and community engagement, sustainability, community investment and philanthropy, with a strong focus on social impact. She is based in Adelaide and is currently working as Senior Manager Grants and Social Impact across the BankSA, St. George and Bank of Melbourne Foundations.