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Supporting the next generation of “perfect nuisances”

December 15, 2022

In December, VFFF celebrated the graduation of the 26th Cohort of Fellows at a dinner attended by representatives from Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership and VFFF.

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Latest Grants – December 2022

December 15, 2022

This quarter, the VFFF Board approved 3 new grants totalling $3,799,000.

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VFFF Youth Advisory Group – In conversation with Charlotte Watson

December 15, 2022

VFFF are excited to be launching a quarterly interview series with our Youth Advisory Group, showcasing their insights, expertise and the value of community-led grantmaking. Our first interview features Charlotte Watson.

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Meet VFFF’s Youth Advisory Group!

September 28, 2022

VFFF recognises that backing young people means listening and responding to their needs, priorities and insights. Acknowledging the need to practice what we preach, VFFF began exploring avenues to embed youth representation into our decision-making structures. Philanthropy is at its best when working alongside those communities it seeks to support – and a Youth Advisory Group offered an opportunity to incorporate youth voices into the grant making process for Backing Young People.

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Q&A: Madeleine Buchner OAM, Little Dreamers

September 28, 2022

In June 2022, VFFF approved $900,000 over three years to build Little Dreamers’ capacity to respond to increased demand. In this Q&A, we spoke to Maddy about Little Dreamers, her recent experience at the 2022 Philanthropy Australia Conference, and what it is like being a young leader guiding an organisation through a significant growth period.

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