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Deadline Approaches For Climate Change Survey

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 19th July 2012 -  Welfare Peak Body, the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) is calling on the community sector to participate in its inaugural national survey to identify the extent of the sector's exposure to climate change and extreme weather risks in Australia.

Experts Meet to Consider Aboriginal Jobs & Business Opportunities

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 19th July 2012 -  The social enterprise model is a vehicle that could help address issues around Aboriginal employment and business opportunities, a Melbourne seminar has been told.

States Join Forces on NDIS

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th July 2012 -  The NSW and Victorian Governments have joined forces in a partnership they say is designed to move Australia towards a full National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Aussie NFPs Missing Out On Social Media Success -Report

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th July 2012 -  Australian Not for Profits are yet to see the degree of fund raising and cause advancement success that organisations in Canada and the US have realised through social media, according to a new report.

African Hunger Crisis Needs New Approach – Australian Aid Report

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th July 2012 -  Australian aid agencies are calling for change to end the hunger crises in Africa at the same time that Australia has announced it is to pursue membership of the African Development Bank to support efforts to overcome poverty.

WA’s Orange Seed Project To Deliver NFP Gift

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th July 2012 -  The Orange Seed Project in Western Australia is giving a Not for Profit organisation the opportunity to receive a $60,000 gift and the opportunity to secure its funding for the future.

Census 2011 Data Improves Targeting for NFP Programs, Direct Mail & Fundraising

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th July 2012 -  A report from CommSec’s chief economist, Craig James, explains how the latest Census data could help target NFP direct mail and fundraising campaigns for a much higher response rate, reducing wasted effort – and wasted dollars.

Privacy Changes Confusing for NFPs -FIA

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th July 2012 -  The Fundraising Institute of Australia has warned that proposed changes to Australia’s Privacy Act will cause undue distress and confusion to the fundraising community, especially smaller charities.

Does Celebrity Sell?

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th July 2012 -  Not for Profit organisations are increasingly using celebrity endorsements in their media campaigns to raise awareness and funds for the charity, but are there any golden rules for success?

NFPs Respond to Social Housing Consultations

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th July 2012 -  A coalition of housing and homelessness peak organisations in Victoria has responded to the Victorian Government’s consultations on social housing.

Tax Changes Threaten Health Research Funding

Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th July 2012 -  Healthcare is a global issue, not just a local problem, says Gina Anderson - a member of The George Institute Board and former Chief Executive Officer of Philanthropy Australia - in this CSI Blog.

Job Advertisements Down

Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th July 2012 -  The number of job advertisements has declined in the nation according to a study released by the ANZ bank.
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