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David Sloan 👌
@sloanranger77.bsky.social
Non-Profit Nerd | Social Impact | Generalist | Philanthropy | NED | Eternal student| @BBCRadio2 addict. Views mine alone.
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.
June 7, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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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.
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June 5, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Global Giving, Local Lessons: Reflections from the Myriad USA Study Tour
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Global Giving, Local Lessons: Reflections from the Myriad USA Study Tour
New York City. If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.
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April 26, 2025 at 5:17 AM
My new, 'In Conversation With...' series kicks off next month with the wonderfully talented @lisasargent2.bsky.social
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In Conversation With.....Lisa Sargent
Eventbrite - David Sloan presents In Conversation With.....Lisa Sargent - Thursday, 3 April 2025 - Find event and ticket information.
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March 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM
This holiday = recharging.
Hello from the Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays.
December 14, 2024 at 5:27 AM
Time to switch off, recharge, and refuel. Bon voyage, sailing out today for 11 nights. Aaaaand relax.
December 9, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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
December 2, 2024 at 9:54 PM
A little (I hope informative and balanced) opinion piece about some recent charity scandals.

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David Sloan on LinkedIn: Opinion Piece: Lessons from the Rainbow Valley and Captain Tom Foundation…
Recent investigations into two UK-based charities—the Captain Tom Foundation and Rainbow Valley—have revealed patterns of mismanagement and conflicts of…
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November 23, 2024 at 3:25 AM
UK friends and followers..
#StarterPack for UK Charity Chief Execs, Trustees & Directors here.... many thanks to @howardlake.bsky.social for pulling this together :-)

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November 22, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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November 21, 2024 at 8:21 PM
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. :)
November 16, 2024 at 9:55 PM
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. 👋
November 16, 2024 at 7:44 PM