Australian Jewish Funders

Enhancing the understanding and quality of philanthropy in the Australian Jewish community

The Australian Jewish Funders (AJF) is a forum for its donor members to enhance the understanding and quality of philanthropy in the Australian Jewish community, Israel and the wider Australian society.

AJF does not accept submissions from Grant Seekers.

Members create and share opportunities for critical enquiry, discussion, resource building, networking and collaboration to strengthen the foundations of their philanthropy and to maximise the impact of their efforts.

We aim not only to increase the value of our own philanthropy, but also to help others to make best use of philanthropy in their personal, professional and community lives.

We also encourage and assist young people to enhance their understanding of philanthropy and to play an active part in the development of philanthropy for the society of the future.

The Most Gratifying Job on Earth

By Bill Gates, Founder of Microsoft Corp. and co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Bill Gates

Anyone who wants to seriously engage in giving faces two important questions: where can you make the biggest impact, and how do you structure your giving so it's effective.

One thing that occurred to me.......was that philanthropy, regardless of where it happens, shares certain commonalities—an acknowledgement of the humanity that binds us all together and a desire to translate good fortune into actions that serve the greatest possible good.

I grew up in a family where giving back to society—whether through volunteer time or financial resources—was just part of what you did. At the dinner table, both of my parents talked frequently about their volunteer work with non-profits and their advocacy work for children and the less fortunate in our community.

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