The Ord Minnett Philanthropy Conversation Series, hosted a panel discussion chaired by Benjamin Clark, Head of Philanthropy at Philanthropy Australia Executor Trustees and Mae Hong, Vice President of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisers (USA). It was held at Ord Minnett in the Sydney CBD on the 20th September 2016. Overall, the discussion was framed around the necessity for innovation and storytelling within philanthropy. Ms Hong stated that, “I’m here as your student, to learn from you all…on a reconnaissance mission.” Ms Hong’s background is social work in the Not-For-Profit sector. Hong began her career in a foundation for community development, where she focused on writing grant applications and proposals. Her attraction for working in a foundation, was based upon their perceived role in directly addressing social problems. Many of the audience were from the Not-For-Profit industry and were interested in learning about...