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Riding the Tech Wave

Tech founders are fast becoming one of the most influential forces in Australian philanthropy. With bold ambitions, a bias for action, and billions already committed, this new wave of major donors is emerging as a powerful force for change.

Riding the Tech Wave

Join us as we unpack findings from the new Australian Tech Giving Report, developed by StartGiving and the Centre for Social Impact UWA. You’ll gain exclusive insights into what drives tech givers, how their approach differs from traditional philanthropy, and what this shift means for not-for-profits looking to engage with tomorrow’s major donors.

Whether you’re new to this space or ready to deepen your engagement with emerging donors, this session will equip you with fresh ideas, real-world examples, and practical strategies to connect with Australia’s innovation generation.


Key Themes

This free online session will explore the big ideas and emerging trends shaping tech philanthropy in Australia, and what they mean for the future of giving. Highlights will include;

  • What motivates the innovation generation to give - and give big!
  • How tech giving differs from traditional philanthropy
  • Lessons from a unicorn founder turned tech giver
  • Why the sector must adapt its approach to engage tech givers
  • The philanthropic potential behind Australia’s $250bn tech economy

Report Highlights - A Preview

The Australian Tech Giving Report is the first of its kind, exploring the state and potential of personal giving by the tech sector. Here’s a glimpse at what the research reveals:

  • Tech giving is accelerating fastTech founders’ share of major philanthropic grants has grown from 1% to 21% in just a few years.

  • Australia’s tech community is twice as likely to give as the average taxpayer.

  • There’s nearly $20 billion already committed by some of the country’s wealthiest tech leaders, with even greater potential ahead.

Register for the webinar and discover how your organisation can tap into this momentum.

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