When

Thursday 30 October 2025

10am - 12pm AEST

In person event

Mouth Waters at The Tasmanian Technopark, 30/38 Innovation Drive, Dowsing Point TAS 7010

Overview

'Savvy Giving: A Roadmap to Contemporary Giving in Australia' has been enthusiastically received by many in the philanthropy sector since it was published last year, and was recently featured as the May 2025 read for the Atlassian Social Impact Bookclub. No matter what your role or how much you give, Savvy Giving is an essential read for anyone committed to shaping a better world with philanthropic dollars. 

At a time when billions of dollars are being harnessed for philanthropic giving in Australia, Savvy Giving is a unique and urgently needed contribution to modern philanthropy. This groundbreaking book offers rare insights, fresh ideas, expert perspectives and practical tools to transform understanding and elevate success for anyone stepping up to be part of structured giving for a better world.

Genevieve Timmons draws on unrivalled expertise in philanthropic practice, after more than four decades in management, governance, thought leadership and teaching. She is universally respected in her field, and Savvy Giving is a distillation of wide, deep knowledge to inform practice and ensure philanthropy reaches its best potential in the time ahead. With her trademark warmth and encouraging style, Genevieve will share ideas, tools, stories and approaches that people have found most valuable in Savvy Giving - offering common language, shared practice, and collective aspirations for anyone with a hand in philanthropy.

What to expect

  • A guided overview of the key themes in Savvy Giving
  • Insight into how philanthropic roles are evolving in a shifting landscape
  • Practical tools and concepts to support impactful giving
  • Stories and examples drawn from Genevieve's extensive experience
  • Q&A and interactive reflection

Audience

This event is designed for philanthropists and trustees, foundation staff and other grantmakers, advisors, intermediaries, and sector consultants or anyone interested in deepening their understanding of modern philanthropy.

Speakers

 

Dr Genevieve Timmons - Philanthropic Executive, Genevieve Timmons & Associates

Genevieve was born in Naarm, Melbourne and raised in country Victoria on the lands of the Wotjebollock people. In an extensive career Genevieve has pioneered approaches to contemporary philanthropy in Australia and New Zealand, working with over 50 individuals and organisations to secure optimal positioning and best impact for philanthropic giving. Her work has included exchange with global and local networks, monitoring emerging trends and challenges, leading innovation in establishment of giving programs, and development of strategic planning and policy.

As philanthropic executive, Genevieve led the strategic management of the Reichstein Foundation and the Portland House Foundation, also working with the Naomi Milgrom Foundation and the Paul Ramsay Foundation.  As a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Genevieve has served governance roles with numerous philanthropic, academic and not for profit boards. She is a Senior Fellow of Johns Hopkins International Fellows in Philanthropy (USA), a Fellow of Leadership Victoria, and Adjunct Professor at the Centre for Social Impact, Swinburne University.  Genevieve is a Director of TOM Melbourne and The Fellowship for Indigenous Leadership.

Genevieve was recognised for her contributions to philanthropy with an Honorary Doctorate from Swinburne University, and an Alumni Leadership Award from University of Melbourne. Delivering professional development is a highlight of Genevieve’s contributions, during a time when the philanthropic world is advancing and expanding significantly.  She has generated ground-breaking professional development and training materials for Australia and New Zealand as author of the Grantmaker’s Toolkit (NZ) and two editions of 'Savvy Giving'.

Hosts

 

Philanthropy Australia

Philanthropy Australia is the national peak body for philanthropy. Our members include trusts, foundations, families, individual donors, professional advisors, companies, intermediaries and not-for-profit organisations. Learn more here: philanthropy.org.au
 

Tasmanian Community Fund

With thanks to Tasmanian Community Fund for hosting the Tasmania event.

 

Learn more about Philanthropy Australia membership.

 

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Mouth Waters at The Tasmanian Technopark, 30/38 Innovation Drive, Dowsing Point TAS 7010

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