The SVA Leadership Council welcomed the Hon. Andrew Constance MP, NSW Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, for a discussion about social innovation hosted by AMP Foundation.

Held annually, the dinner is an opportunity for the SVA Leadership Council and guests to hear from local and international leaders to inspire new thinking about philanthropy and social change.  Minister Constance attended on behalf of the The Hon. Mike Baird MP, Premier of New South Wales.

SVA CEO Rob Koczkar opened the evening saying:

‘At SVA, we want to make sure resources are directed to what the evidence shows will improve the lives of people in need and to new innovations that hold the promise of a bigger impact. And so we work with people who fund services – including philanthropists, foundations and governments – to help them be more effective in how they allocate resources. And we work with we work with service delivery organisations to help them have the greatest positive impact on the lives of the people they serve.’

‘We hold this Leadership Council Dinner to bring together people whose judgement we value, and to hear from our community leaders and public figures about what they think lies ahead.’

The SVA Leadership Council was created to provide input and guidance to SVA about strategic opportunities and networks. For more information visit the Board and Governance page of the SVA website.