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Maggie Coggan is a journalist at Pro Bono News covering the social sector.

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Jaden Smith celebrates birthday in a different style

Maggie Coggan, Saturday, 13th July 2019 -  While big-name celebrities often mark their 21st birthday with a glitzy, over-the-top party, Jaden Smith has used the day to grow his work as a budding philanthropist. 

Having trouble attracting Gen Z candidates? This might help

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 12th July 2019 -  If your organisation is feeling a little tired, hiring someone from a younger generation could be a breath of fresh air. But how do you attract them to your vacant role in the first place? Annabelle and Lauren, two young recruitment and marketing experts, share their experience and tips. 

Made the switch from the corporate world to working with purpose? Here’s what you need to know now

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 12th July 2019 -  If you’re in a dull corporate gig, the idea of running a charity might seem like a dream. So perhaps it’s no surprise an increasing number of professionals are making the switch to the NFP sector. But it doesn’t come without obstacles. We asked Vera Visevic, the NFP partner for Mills Oakley, about some of the main challenges in moving to a NFP career.

Disabilities community’s fury over single-plastic ban

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 10th July 2019 -  For people with disability who struggle to eat or drink with their hands, a plastic straw is a life saver.  

Who earns the most in the social sector… and why?

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 10th July 2019 -  CEOs in aged care and disability are taking home the biggest pay packets as the sectors try to remain competitive and efficient, Pro Bono Australia’s 2019 Salary Survey reveals.  

Communal living touted as answer to Australia’s housing problems

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 9th July 2019 -  Collaborative living could alleviate the housing affordability crisis and give older Australians more freedom, says a new guide aiming to change the way Australians view their future living situation.

Social startups are here, but going nowhere

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 8th July 2019 -  Social entrepreneurs in Europe are struggling to scale their startups due to a lack of growth mindset and little awareness and confidence around sourcing new finance options, a new report has found. 

Making your donation count

Changemaker

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 8th July 2019 -  As the newly-appointed CEO of GIVIT, Sarah Tennant is looking to take the online platform that connects those who have with those in need, to the next level. She’s this week’s Changemaker.  

These jumpers are saving the lives of orphaned lambs and farmers

Maggie Coggan, Saturday, 6th July 2019 -  As winter settles in and temperatures plummet across rural Australia, hand-knitted jumpers from as far away as Belgium and America are being posted to farmers struggling to keep their little orphaned lambs alive. 

Five candidate red flags you should be paying attention to

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 5th July 2019 -  When you’re dealing with hundreds of applications for a job, you need to pay special attention to any signs you’re about to hire a dodgy candidate. So we asked Shane O’Donohue, people and culture expert at SD Talent, to break down her top red flags.

Lost your job? Here’s what you need to do now.

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 5th July 2019 -  Getting made redundant is tough, but it’s not the end of the world. Deborah Wilson from PlusOne Recruitment explains how you can make the most of the experience and bounce right back. 

Responsible investing flies into the mainstream market

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 4th July 2019 -  Nearly half of all professionally managed investments made in Australia are now classed as responsible, and they are outperforming mainstream investment funds, a benchmark report has revealed.  
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