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The Not for Profit Sector Doesn’t Give You Purpose

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Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 25th June 2014 -  The Not for Profit sector does not have a monopoly on finding purpose or meaning in a person’s work life, writes Michael Garnett from ReachOut.com by Inspire Foundation.

Business Exec New McGrath Foundation CEO

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 25th June 2014 -  A leading business executive, Petra Buchanan, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the high profile breast cancer support charity, the McGrath Foundation.

The Power of Mentoring

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th June 2014 -  Most people could name one person who helped guide and support them while growing up, however some are not so lucky. In this piece, former Queensland Premier and YWCA NSW Chief Executive Officer Anna Bligh looks at how mentoring can be a powerful tool for change.

Foundations Unite to Eradicate Community Violence

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th June 2014 -  A new coalition of nine foundations from across Australia have joined together to tackle violence in the community.

Social Impact Shares Launch

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th June 2014 -  A prospectus seeking support to open up new finance pipelines for social impact projects has been lodged with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC).

Getting the Most out of a Board Evaluation Survey

Hot Topic

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th June 2014 -  Not for Profit organisations are increasingly undertaking Board evaluation processes to assist in improving Board performance and effectiveness. Not for Profit Consultant Michael Ford offers his top tips on getting the most of of a Board evaluation survey.

Govt’s $200M Dementia Funding Plans Underway

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th June 2014 -  Dementia research leaders, community advocates and Federal and State Government representatives have come together to discuss how the Federal Government could best direct the $200 million promised to dementia research as part of the 2014-2015 Budget.

A Guide to Recruiting Young Directors

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Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd June 2014 -  Younger directors, if properly recruited, mentored and supported, can provide diversity and innovation, says David White, in this piece first published in the latest edition of the SVA Consulting Quarterly.

Griggs Joins beyondblue Board

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd June 2014 -  Media personality and former champion swimmer Johanna Griggs has joined the board of depression Not for Profit beyondbue.

Discovering Social Justice at Young Age

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Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd June 2014 -  Realising the potential Not for Profits made in people’s lives at an early age, led Australian Refugee Association Chief Executive Officer Kirsten Bickendorf into to a 20-year career in the sector. Bickendorf is this week’s Changemaker.

Gender Gap Determined at Uni – Study

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd June 2014 -  New research suggests that the earnings gap between new male and female graduates is determined by the education field choices made prior to university enrollment.
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