Giving as a Family: Engaging the Next Generation in Philanthropy
Melbourne, Australia
September 14 to 17, 2008
About the Workshop | Workshop Themes | About APPC | About The Myer Foundation | Where to stay in Melbourne | Contact
Designed for a select group of members of philanthropic families from the Asia Pacific region, this interactive workshop will discover ways to engage the family’s next generation to become more involved in philanthropy.
Hosted by the Myer Foundation in Australia, and convened by the Asia Pacific Philanthropy Consortium, the workshop will be held at Cranlana, once the home of Myer Foundation founder Sidney Myer in Melbourne. Against the backdrop of stately Cranlana, the workshop is a wonderful opportunity for intimate discussions among peers on family legacy, succession and philanthropic continuity.
About the Workshop
Facilitating the workshop is Stephanie Yang, President and Founder of SYD Consulting. Stephanie has worked extensively with philanthropic families in the United States. She is of Asian descent and continues to have family ties in Asia. She has also published “Legacy and Innovation: A Guidebook for Families on Social Change Philanthropy.”
An exciting part of the workshop programme is a full-day Site Visit to some Myer Foundation funded projects in and around the Melbourne area. Myer family members who are deeply passionate and actively involved in these projects will be conducting the tours and project briefings themselves.
Some possible projects are:
Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby Recovery. The Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby, was once common along the Australian east coast from Western Victoria through to Southern Queensland. While some animals still exist in the more northerly parts of its range, the species has been all but lost from most of the central and southern sections of its distribution. The Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby Recovery Team is working to prevent the extinction of the Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby using a combination of new and conventional wildlife management techniques, including assisted reproductive technology, reintroduction into the wild and extensive control of introduced predators. The Myer Foundation has supported the Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby team with a grant of $150,000.
CERES. The Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies is an internationally recognised model of a sustainable society located in Melbourne, Australia. CERES is located on 4.5 hectares (10 acres) on the banks of the Merri Creek, in East Brunswick, close to Melbourne's centre. CERES runs on renewable energy, is a 55 tonne carbon sink, conserves and recycles its water and waste, grows organic food, and teaches diverse audiences about more just and environmentally friendly ways of living.
Information on the final set of Site Visits will be available close to the workshop date. Accompanying family members are warmly welcomed to join the full day Site Visits and Evening Socials.
Workshop Participation Guidelines (PDF)
- Family Identity and Legacy
A deeper exploration of the family’s philanthropic values and genesis of giving will unearth strategies and directions needed in engaging the next generations in philanthropy.- What family values contribute to my family’s philanthropy?
- How did my family’s philanthropy evolve into what it is today? What does it want to be in the future? - Family Dynamics and Intergenerational Dialogue
Each generation has its own stories and inspirations. Understanding these could foster a deeper involvement of multi-generations of members in the family’s philanthropic space.- What inspires and influences younger generations?
- How can they be tapped to take on a bigger role in our family’s philanthropy? - Doing Philanthropy as a Family
The panel discussions and site visits will highlight how cross-generational interaction has succeeded in the pursuit of the family’s philanthropic vision.- How have other families engaged their next generation in their philanthropy? What will work with my family?
- Action Planning
With the knowledge of their families’ genesis of giving and a deeper awareness of intergenerational dynamics, participants will identify the next steps on their families’ philanthropic journeys.- What are the next steps in getting the younger generation involved in our family giving?
- How can we give better as a family?
About APPC
The Asia Pacific Philanthropy Consortium is a thirteen-year old independent association of grant-making philanthropic organizations that supports the growth and development of philanthropy in the Asia-Pacific region. Governed by a distinguished 17-member Board of Directors representing 14 societies in Asia and the Pacific, APPC is dedicated to promoting the flow and effectiveness of philanthropy in the region. This program fulfills one of its key mandates, that of strengthening organizational and human resources for philanthropy.
About The Myer Foundation
Myer Family Philanthropy has its origins in the philanthropic life and legacy of Sidney Myer. A generous philanthropist in his lifetime, he left 10% of his wealth for charitable causes. This giving has continued, over the 70 years since his death, by members of three succeeding generations of the Myer family, who have given, in many ways, to make significant and lasting changes in Australian society.
Where to Stay in Melbourne
Close to Cranlana is the COMO Hotel on South Yarra, located in an area with a wide selection of trendy restaurants, cafes, boutiques and gardens. South Yarra is the cosmopolitan hub of Melbourne's charm and sophistication. Visit their website: http://www.mirvachotels.com.au
Contact
Interested members of philanthropic families may contact the APPC Secretariat at workshop@asiapacificphilanthropy.org