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WINGS Forum 2010 INNOVATION and IMPACT: The Role of Grantmaker Associations in Changing Society

WINGS Forum 2010 INNOVATION and IMPACT: The Role of Grantmaker Associations in Changing Society. How NOT to Make Disaster Grantmaking a Disaster Presenter: Sylvia Admans, CEO, Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) Australia. Background. Global context Recent world events

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WINGS Forum 2010 INNOVATION and IMPACT: The Role of Grantmaker Associations in Changing Society

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  1. WINGSForum 2010INNOVATION and IMPACT:The Role of Grantmaker Associations in Changing Society How NOT to Make Disaster Grantmaking a Disaster Presenter: Sylvia Admans, CEO, Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) Australia

  2. Background • Global context • Recent world events • Global learnings – CoF 8 points • National experience • Australia has since 2006 had cyclones, floods and fires mainly in remote, rural & regional areas • FRRR national philanthropic foundation in this space • Local context • 2009 significant bushfire event in the State of Victoria • Philanthropy Australia and FRRR played roles

  3. FRRR • Need to understand Foundation’s capability & role, already doing post natural disaster work • Both a support organisation and a grantmaking entity • Member of Philanthropy Australia and a partner with Philanthropy Australia • Brings experience and strength as a pracitioner • Is a grantmaker and a grant seeker = a natural partner

  4. 2009 Victorian Bushfire Facts • 7 February 2009 – bushfire event occurred in Victoria, Australia – unprecedented in scale • 7000 people homeless and 209 died • 1834 homes destroyed, 32 communities including 109 towns and localities • 400,000 hectacres burnt • $390M in cash donations to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund

  5. The Case Study: a collaborative & coordinated response from philanthropy • 17 February 2009 – the Town Hall meeting • 3 levels of government – National, State, Local > Victorian Bushfire Recovery & Reconstruction Authority (VBRRA)> Community Recovery Committees (CRCs) • Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund (VBAF) • Royal Commission established to investigate causes and recommend changes for future prevention

  6. The Case Study continued… • Complex operating environment of high expectation • Convening and information role • Leadership role • Drawing in learnings • Establishing ‘operating principles’ and being flexible

  7. The Case Study continued… • 3 meetings then action • 4 strategies to cover most responses • 1 project manager • 2 secondments • 12-36 months commitment • Evolution based on established need • The future…

  8. The Case Study continued… • The Learnings … • As a support organisation • As a praciticoner • An evaluation • Local operating conditions • Future planning

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