Beyond charity: The engagement of the philanthropic and homelessness sectors in Australia

Abstract

This report considers the intersections between the philanthropic sector and the homelessness sector, in the light of recent reforms to both sectors. The report considers the similarities and differences between government grants, and the body of philanthropic funding – annually around $2 billion. Both are provided in order to allow not-for-profit organisations to conduct their work, but they facilitate the not-for-profit sector in distinct ways. The report also considers the various factors that drive individuals and corporations to engage in philanthropy, and the implications this has for the funding of homelessness interventions.