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TRACY GARY “INSPIRED LIVING AND GIVING TOUR” HERALDS A NEW ERA OF SOCIAL CHANGE PHILANTHROPY

Announcement posted by Red Letter Management 16 Sep 2010

Renowned US Philanthropic advisor, author and donor activist Tracy Gary is returning to Australia for a tour aimed at equipping Australians with the “how-to” of strategic social change philanthropy.

The “Inspired Living and Giving” tour from 18 to 26 October involves a series of workshops and special events for private donors, corporate and family foundations, financial advisors and the non-profit sector.

When Ms Gary was here 10 years ago, she worked closely with the Myer, Reichstein and Fouress Foundations, but this visit is about democratising philanthropy and inviting all Australians to share knowledge, hope and strategies.

Touted by Helen LaKelly Hunt as the “most brilliant woman in philanthropy in the USA,” Ms Gary has worked with over 7,000 wealth holders, 3,000 non-profits and 2,500 advisors over the past 30 years.

She became involved in the philanthropic world after giving away her entire $1million inheritance from age 21 and continues to give 40% of her income today.

Ms Gary has co-founded 18 non-profits and served on over 30 boards and is now arguably a leading authority on social justice – work which focuses on the root causes of economical and social injustices and solutions including investing in venture philanthropy, giving to the grassroots, women and girls and assuring donor and legacy education.

Julia Keady, CEO of the Australian Women Donors Network, the organisation responsible for bringing Tracy Gary back to Australia, says this tour is a “calendar-must” for anyone serious about their philanthropy making a real difference.

“While philanthropy is often in the headlines, especially thanks to Gates and Buffett, Australia rarely has access to world-class educators who can provide the tangible and evidence-based “how to” and can inspire your socks off,” says Ms Keady.

“It’s one thing to give; it’s quite another to be effective, create change and develop intergenerational giving and legacies in your family and community. The new wave of philanthropy is all about engagement – chequebook philanthropy is becoming a thing of the past.”

“To get engaged and be effective – you need the right tools. We have invited Tracy Gary out because she offers these tools to donors, grant-makers, advisors and the non-profit community,” says Keady.

The Australian Women Donors Network is committed to growing and driving effective long-term philanthropy and recognises the growth in “women’s philanthropy”. Their mission is focused around seeing an increased investment in women and girls, both in Australia and globally.

“It is a real privilege to bring Tracy Gary out to Australia and to provide three cities with direct access to carefully designed workshops and community conversations,” says Keady.

The tour commences in Melbourne on October 19 and concludes in Perth on October 26.

For full tour information please visit: www.womendonors.org.au

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