Session Date & Time Guest Speaker Guest Speaker’s Profile Presentation Synopsis Wednesday 3 September 1.10pm Robin Mifsud Robin Mifsud is an aircraft engineer and has lived in the Mitchell Shire since 1991. Robin has been involved with MCRAG since its inception in 2009, and this involvement continues his personal commitment of being active in his community. Robin is currently the MCRAG Chair and is passionate about Community Foundations and the role that they can play throughout the Community. Member: Community-led relief and recovery post disaster: a conversation with four Community Foundations established post 2009 ‘Black Saturday’ Bushfires. Wednesday 3 September 1.10pm Loretta Carroll Loretta Carroll is Chair of the Into Our Hands Community Foundation, lives in the north east of Victoria in the small community of Mudgegonga, on a property farming beef and lamb. She gained a degree in Business Management in 1990. Loretta was invited to join the Community Advisory Committee of the Victorian Bushfire Appeals Fund in 2011 and is a member of the Alpine Shire’s Community Resilience Committee. Loretta was a finalist in the Bluescope Leadership and Innovation Award at the 2012 Regional Achievement and Community Awards, and that same year, received a Victorian Women’s Governance Scholarship to undertake the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course and was recognised as a Paul Harris Fellow in 2013. Loretta is involved in a number of local community organisations. Panel Member: Community-led relief and recovery post disaster: a conversation with four Community Foundations established post 2009 ‘Black Saturday’ Bushfires. Session Date & Time Guest Speaker Guest Speaker’s Profile Presentation Synopsis
Wednesday 3 September 2.30pm Anita Hopkins Anita Hopkins is the Senior Manager, Grants Program and Youth & Food Security Initiatives at the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation. Anita began her career with eleven years in the telecommunications industry with roles in product development, business planning and strategic planning. Following a career change, she managed a small not-for-profit organisation and then went on to roles in Philanthropy Services with both State Trustees and Equity Trustees before taking on her current role. Anita has a Bachelor of Arts (Media), a Masters of Business Administration and post graduate qualifications in Women’s Studies, Public Policy and Philanthropy and Social Investment. Measuring Community Wellbeing: Vital Signs Melbourne The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation is currently developing a Vital Signs Report for Melbourne in partnership with Community Indicators Victoria (University of Melbourne). In this presentation, Dr Melanie Davern and Ms Anita Hopkins and will provide an overview of the process undertaken to develop the report, some of the challenges, a snapshot of the information available to all Community Foundations working in Victoria, as well as a ‘sneak peak’ at what the report will look like when launched in late 2014. Wednesday 3 September 2.30pm Dr Melanie Davern Dr Melanie Davern is Director of Community Indicators Victoria (CIV) at the McCaughey VicHealth Centre for Community Wellbeing, which is located within the School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne. Her research interests focus on community and individual wellbeing with specific expertise in the development and use of community wellbeing indicators as a measurement tool for policy development, program evaluation and community engagement. Melanie has extensive expertise in the development and construction of community wellbeing indicators, chairs the Australian Community Indicators Network, working closely with a range of government and community partners, and is passionate about using data as a catalyst for action. Measuring Community Wellbeing: Vital Signs Melbourne The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation is currently developing a Vital Signs Report for Melbourne in partnership with Community Indicators Victoria (University of Melbourne). In this presentation Dr Melanie Davern and Ms Anita Hopkins and will provide an overview of the process undertaken to develop the report, some of the challenges, a snapshot of the information available to all Community Foundations working in Victoria, as well as a ‘sneak peak’ at what the report will look like when launched in late 2014. Session Date & Time Guest Speaker Guest Speaker’s Profile Presentation Synopsis
Session Date & Time Guest Speaker Guest Speaker’s Profile Presentation Synopsis Thursday 4 September 2.15pm Catherine Brown Catherine Brown is Chief Executive Officer of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, a position she has held since October 2011. Prior to joining the Foundation, Catherine ran a private consulting business for 11 years providing strategic, organisational development, governance and legal advice and guidance to foundations and not-for-profit organisations throughout Australia. In 2010, Catherine published Great Foundations - a 360° guide to building resilient and effective organisations with ACER Press. Prior to this she worked with three charities and was in private legal practice. She has 14 years’ experience as Chair or Deputy Chair of Victorian statutory authorities in health and women’s affairs. Catherine is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Reflections from the Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship Catherine will reflect on her key learnings for community foundations from the Skoll World Forum (April, Oxford) where she was an invited participant. Governance matters for experienced community foundations Catherine will focus on conflicts of interest, Board development and succession planning. Thursday 4 September 3.45pm Dylan Smith Dylan Smith originally moved to Fremantle to play for the Fremantle Dockers in 2004 and with both the Kangaroos and Dockers Dylan played alongside modern AFL greats such Wayne Carey, Peter Bell and Matthew Pavilch. Dylan consulted to the AFL Players Association’s premier initiative The Ladder Program and currently delivers team dynamic and leadership programs with Tract Group. Dylan recognised that Fremantle is unique because people are willing to make a direct difference to the lives of others. As a result Dylan guided the process of establishing the Fremantle Foundation in late 2010. Facilitator of Panel Discussion: "What happens when community foundations flounder or fail? Lessons from survivors". What does success or survival look like for your Community Foundation? What is one reason you have survived the challenges of running a Community Foundation? What challenges do you face to continue operating? What social impact are you most proud of from the last 12 months? What have you learnt about the CF business in the last 12 months? What could other community foundations and the industry do to better support you?
Friday 5 September 11.15am Krystian Seibert Krystian Seibert is the Policy & Research Manager at Philanthropy Australia. Krystian has broad experience in public policy development, and an in-depth awareness of government, legislative and political processes. He has particular expertise in not-for-profit sector policy and in regulatory reform. Prior to joining Philanthropy Australia, Krystian was an adviser to former Australian Assistant Treasurer, David Bradbury. In this role he oversaw the delivery of major not-for-profit sector reforms including the passage of Australia’s first comprehensive statutory definition of charity, the Charities Act 2013, and the establishment of the Australian Charities and Commission (ACNC). Hot Topic – Talking with Government Engaging effectively with Government is vital for community foundations, both to grow awareness and support for their important work in communities across Australia, but also advance broader policy changes which support the flourishing of those communities. In this session, Krystian will walk participants through some of the key aspects of an effective approach to engaging with Government. He will offer useful tips based on his own experience working in Government, and answer questions participants may have. Friday 5 September 11.15am Julia Keady Julia Keady is a marketing and social investment strategist with 20 years' experience across media, marketing, events, philanthropy and major projects. She has a Masters in Philanthropy and Social Investment, was the inaugural CEO of Australian Women Donors Network, and in her role now as Director of Xfactor Consulting, works on projects and campaigns for numerous for-purpose organisations including the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E), Northern Rivers Community Foundation, Regional Universities Australia, Federation University Australia and more. She has also developed and executed content marketing initiatives for 30+ well-known Australian companies including Australia Post, NAB, Melbourne Cup Carnival and more. She is an experienced media professional and is renowned for – and passionate about – putting organisations 'on the map'. Hot Topic – Working with the Media The media landscape has changed significantly in the past few years. We now talk in terms of a 'PESO' Model: Paid – Earned – Shared – Owned Media Platforms. In this presentation, Julia Keady will show trustees and executive officers how to take a 360-degree view of your organisation's news and content, and how to curate it across all channels, in order to optimise your profile with your most important stakeholders. Session Guest Speaker Guest Speaker’s Profile Presentation Synopsis