The Channel Giving Circle and Maurice Blackburn Lawyers invite you to an evening with US philanthropist, Sparks.

Young, queer, a woman of colour and the head of her family’s foundation in the US, Sparks’ journey has been different to that of most philanthropic leaders. Join us for an in-conversation with Sparks and Editor of Metro and Archer Magazines, Adolfo Aranjuez, to hear about the importance of diversity in philanthropy, why we should encourage it and what it means for the future of giving.

Drinks and canapes from 6:00-6:30pm, with formal proceedings to following from 6:30-7:30pm

About Sparks

Sparks values and is deeply committed to promoting equity in the non-profit and for-profit social impact sectors based on her experience as a queer, multi-racial, next generation, woman in the field of philanthropy. She is currently the Executive Director of the Masto Foundation, a small US-based family foundation rooted in the Japanese-American community, and a Member of the Funding Queerly Giving Circle.

Sparks is coming to Australia in partnership with The Channel, Australia’s only LGBTQIA+ Giving Circle, growing the pot of gold under the rainbow www.the-channel.org

About Adolfo

Adolfo Aranjuez is the editor of Metro, Australia’s oldest film and media periodical, and the editor-in-chief of sexuality and gender magazine Archer. He is also a freelance writer, speaker and dancer. Adolfo’s nonfiction and poetry have appeared in Right Now, Overland, Meanjin, The Manila Review and Peril, among others. He is a Midsumma Futures queer development program participant. http://www.adolfoaranjuez.com

This event is proudly supported by Maurice Blackburn, Pharaoh & Associates, and The Channel.