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Profit for Purpose Investor Receives $500M

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Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th January 2016 - 
Australian profit for purpose investor, LeapFrog Investments, has received US$350 million (A$500 million) from Fortune 500 insurance company, Prudential Financial, to expand its operations in Africa. Managed by LeapFrog, the new impact investment fund will target investments in life insurance

Corporate Leaders to Study Future of Global Financial System

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Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th January 2016 - 
A group of eight leaders in global finance and economics who met at the World Economic Forum  in Davos, Switzerland have agreed to join a high-level taskforce focused on the future of the global financial system. The group, which was

Marches to Mark Indigenous Day of Mourning

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Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 26th January 2016 -  Indigenous Australians and supporters will take part in Invasion Day marches in several capital cities today in opposition to the national holiday – a day they describe as a national day of mourning.

Australian of the Year a Diversity Champion

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Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th January 2016 -  The former chief of the Australian Army and now diversity champion, David Morrison AO, has been named the 2016 Australian of the Year.

Training for Frontline Workers Dealing with Violent Ice Users

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Staff Reporter, Thursday, 21st January 2016 -  A new free online training package will help frontline workers and service providers respond safely and effectively to people affected by the illegal drug ice.

Aussies Share in Newman’s Own Funding

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Staff Reporter, Thursday, 21st January 2016 -  Twenty-three Australians charity workers, in fields as diverse as children’s cancer, homelessness, disability and animal welfare, have shared in grants worth over A$1 million from US based philanthropic organisation, Newman’s Own Foundation.

Philanthropy Outlook Predicts Charitable Giving Growth

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 21st January 2016 -  A new report into the changing face of philanthropy and giving trends in the United States predicts that 2016 and 2017 will deliver positive outcomes for Not for Profits, with growth in foundation giving the largest so far.

NSW Govt Launches Collaborative Economy Framework

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 19th January 2016 -  The NSW Government has released a framework for regulating what is described as the “collaborative economy” and responding to disruption within the traditional economy.

How to Promote Your Volunteering in a CV

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Staff Reporter, Monday, 18th January 2016 -  More than just building character, volunteering can add extra value to a CV especially when promoted the right way, writes Not for Profit recruiting expert Philip Mayers.

Attracting Donors to Research via Crowdfunding Platform

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Staff Reporter, Thursday, 14th January 2016 -  A new Australian crowdfunding platform allows individual donors or philanthropic organisations to give directly to medical research and fund projects that have previously missed out on grants.

Evolving Chair: Taking Charge in a Climate of Denial

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Staff Reporter, Thursday, 14th January 2016 -  Attracting more young people to board positions is a key goal for high profile board chair Joshua Gilbert who is having an impact both nationally and internationally. He speaks about his work in this month’s Evolving Chair.
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