Wendy Scaife

January 25, 2026

How this ‘dirtbag’ billionaire chose to do capitalism differently

Wendy Scaife, Queensland University of Technology

The founder of Patagonia has made planet Earth the company’s major shareholder.

March 13, 2017

There’s cause for celebration and concern in how Australians are giving to charity

Wendy Scaife, Queensland University of Technology and Christopher Baker, Swinburne University of Technology

Giving is changing, moving more into the online realm and taking on different forms – and some charities are struggling to keep up.

December 21, 2016

The why and how of successful corporate giving

Kate Hogarth, Queensland University of Technology; Marion Hutchinson, Queensland University of Technology, and Wendy Scaife, Queensland University of Technology

You may think it’s hard to justify corporate giving, but if done well it can be a win-win-win for the company, community and shareholders.

August 31, 2016

Where to next for arts philanthropy in Australia?

Wendy Scaife, Queensland University of Technology and Alexandra Williamson, Queensland University of Technology

From crowdfunding to giving circles, the arts philanthropy landscape is rapidly changing. But could governments be doing more to emulate overseas policies that foster a culture of giving?

October 16, 2013

Of Forrests and acorns: philanthropic gift may seed other university giving

Wendy Scaife, Queensland University of Technology

This week’s A$65 million pledge by Nicola and Andrew Forrest to all five West Australian universities alters the philanthropy landscape in Australia. The Forrests’ donation comes less than a year after…

March 12, 2012

Philanthropy and the arts – Harold Mitchell’s review will create a bigger funding pool

Wendy Scaife, Queensland University of Technology

Harold Mitchell’s review of private sector arts support is a bit like Ian Thorpe in his swimming heyday. He’s a big presence, and has dived in with a determined goal and a strategy to win “gold” for the…