Yesterday’s Queensland Philanthropy Awards Lunch was a fitting close to a week filled with purpose. To those recognised yesterday, congratulations. To those working quietly in the background, thank you.

At WRI, people are at the heart of everything we do 💛This #Queensland #PhilanthropyWeek, we thank our generous donors whose support drives #medicalresearch forward — creating healthier futures, stronger communities, and lasting impact. 🎥 David Sloan @sloanranger77.bsky.social

Global Giving, Local Lessons: Reflections from the Myriad USA Study Tour www.linkedin.com/pulse/global...

My new, 'In Conversation With...' series kicks off next month with the wonderfully talented @lisasargent2.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com.au/e/in-convers... #Thankology #DonorLove

This holiday = recharging. Hello from the Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays.

Time to switch off, recharge, and refuel. Bon voyage, sailing out today for 11 nights. Aaaaand relax.

What an incredible evening at the #MultiOmics2024 Gala Dinner! What I heard aptly described as "the largest convening of kings behind spatial biology and multi-omics—right here in Brisbane!" Our video was well-recieved #philanthropyinaction

A little (I hope informative and balanced) opinion piece about some recent charity scandals. www.linkedin.com/posts/sloanr...

Saying Thank You, Better www.linkedin.com/pulse/saying...

UK friends and followers..

Are you a social media manager running an account for an organization or high-profile individual? Or do you own a website and want a simpler username? On Bluesky, you can verify your account by setting your website as your username. We just refreshed our how-to guide:

Not to sound, like a "back in my day", but perhaps some social change enthusiasts could start the #FF Friday Follow so as we like-minded types can get connected. The Starter Packs are great - how would one create that? Thinking there's some Aussies here that I'd like to pull together. :)

Hello! I'm David, passionate about philanthropy and nonprofits. Day job: Head of Philanthropy at Wesley Research Institute. Always learning, always connecting, and always looking for ways to make a difference. From Belfast, to London, to now in Australia. 👋