![]() John McLeod Senior Research Consultant, JBWere Ltd John McLeod co-founded JBWere's Philanthropic Services team in 2001. He researches and produces reports on philanthropy, the for-purpose sector, and impact investing. John's publications include The Cause Report and The Support Report, and co-author of Impact-Australia and Growing Impact in New Zealand reports. He sits on the board of several charities and Philanthropy Australia.
JOHN MCLEOD | FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2024 This paper comprises an excerpt from JBWere's 'The Bequest Report: Reshaping Australia by passing on more than assets' of July 2024. Read more JOHN MCLEOD | FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2020 This report attempts to estimate the outlook for philanthropy and volunteering in Australia during the unprecedented combination of a major economic downturn and a significant global health crisis. We have looked at the past reactions of individuals ... Read more JOHN MCLEOD | WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2015 Private ancillary funds, or PAFs, started life as part of a Howard government response to improve philanthropy in Australia. Since the first funds were established in June 2001, the number of PAFs has now grown to over 1,200 as of the end of 2014, with ... Read more PAGE: 1 |
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CARMELO VIOLA
PARTNER, MANAGING DIRECTOR
VIOLA PRIVATE WEALTH
PARTNER, MANAGING DIRECTOR
VIOLA PRIVATE WEALTH
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