Canva, Cotton On and Atlassian among the top 20 corporate givers

The amount of funds donated by the top 50 corporate philanthropists has jumped to $1.7 billion.

Tim Diamond says the Cotton On Foundation will ask customers every three years where they would like donations to be directed. Eamon Gallagher

Sally PattenBOSS editor

Dec 5, 2024 – 5.00am

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Founder-led businesses have developed a reputation for taking a long-term view of the corporate landscape, reinvesting profits and thinking hard before they part with precious capital.

They are also beginning to develop a reputation for giving. Last year, three founder-led companies – design software maker Canva, clothing retailer Cotton On and collaboration software group Atlassian – were among the top 20 corporate philanthropists, donating more to charity than the likes of Wesfarmers, QBE Insurance, IAG, Qantas and Transurban.

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Sally PattenBOSS editorSally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London.