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Lina Caneva has been a journalist for more than 35 years. She was the editor of Pro Bono Australia News from when it was founded in 2000 until 2018.

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A ‘Flash Mob’ Farewell for McGregor Lowndes

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Lina Caneva, Monday, 9th October 2017 -  A university “flash mob” and a scholarship legacy were the highlights of the recent farewell for internationally acclaimed not-for-profit sector researcher and mentor Myles McGregor-Lowndes, who retired from his day job of 35 years.

Public Trust in Charities on the Rise

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 4th October 2017 -  The latest Essential Media poll into public perceptions around major institutions has seen a rise in Australians’ trust in charities since the start of 2017, with environmental groups recording an even sharper rise.

Blackbaud Acquires Online Giving Platform JustGiving

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 4th October 2017 -  Global cloud-software company Blackbaud has acquired UK-based JustGiving – a major online social giving platform that has been credited with taking a leading role in the growth of peer-to-peer fundraising worldwide.

Philanthropic Funding to Explore Health and Justice Service Collaborations

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 4th October 2017 -  National charity Health Justice Australia has received major philanthropic funding to explore whether a systemic shake up to the delivery of health and justice services can improve outcomes for vulnerable Australians.

The Journey to Find Mr Perfect

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 3rd October 2017 -  Former Londoner and now Sydney-sider Terry Cornick is a man who seemingly had it all, but his own silent battle with depression has led him to set up a charity with a vision to transform men’s mental health. He spoke to Lina Caneva about the journey to find Mr Perfect.

Shining a Light on Australia’s Public Education System

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Lina Caneva, Monday, 2nd October 2017 -  A passion for looking at policy issues through a social justice lens and a desire to shine a light on the great work of the public education system has led David Hetherington to take on a new leadership role with the Public Education Foundation. He is this week’s Changemaker.

Besen Foundation Appoints New CEO

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Lina Caneva, Monday, 2nd October 2017 -  The Besen Family Foundation has appointed former philanthropic fund manager from trustee services company Equity Trustees Tabitha Lovett as its new chief executive officer.

Report Explores Financial Wellbeing in Australia

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Lina Caneva, Thursday, 28th September 2017 -  A new report reveals what financial well being in Australia is about, and it appears to be more than just finances.

Social Justice Leaders Recognised in Community Sector Awards

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 27th September 2017 -  Australia’s most outstanding community sector organisations and individuals have been recognised with the announcement of 15 finalists in the 2017 HESTA Community Sector Awards.

Homelessness Sector Welcomes Melbourne’s New ‘Protocol’ on Rough Sleepers

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 27th September 2017 -  The City of Melbourne has moved away from introducing new by-laws, which include penalties to keep rough sleepers from city streets, in a decision welcomed by the homelessness sector.

Alliance Calls on Government to Lead the Way in Protecting Displaced Children

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 20th September 2017 -  A coalition of NGOs has called on the Australian government to lead the way in protecting child refugees and migrants when two ground-breaking compacts are discussed at the United Nations General Assembly this week.

Social Media ‘Inspires’ Fundraising Globally – New Research

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 20th September 2017 -  A new global giving trends report has found while many not for profits might be skeptical that social media is useful for fundraising, 75 per cent of donors, including those in Australia, agree it is a primary news source for staying current on the work of their favourite organisations.
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