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Stamp of Approval for Australian Volunteers

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd July 2001 -  Here’s a novel way for volunteer organisations to commemorate the IYV 2001 festivities…. Australia Post has launched a range of unique personalised stamps promoting the tireless contribution of volunteers to Australia society.

New ‘Privacy’ Research

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd July 2001 -  According to the Federal Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton, Australians care deeply about their privacy…but just how much concern there is will be revealed in the results of three new research projects aimed at community, business and Government.

Computer Giant Takes on Geelong Not for Profit

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd July 2001 -  It’s a classic David and Goliath story…Microsoft, the worlds largest computer company run by one of the world’s richest men, Bill Gates has shut down a small Geelong charity that provides second hand computers to needy kids.

Training Up’ for Not for Profits- Advertorial

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd July 2001 -  If you are looking for new ideas on writing funding proposals, developing strategic partnerships and understanding how funding bodies think, work and make decisions, then the latest Training Up seminar in Melbourne is for you.

Olympian Ron Clarke ‘Encouraging Philanthropy’

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Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd July 2001 -  Australian Olympic runner Ron Clarke won a defamation case against the ABC recently and in a footnote to all the publicity, the man who lit the flame at the Melbourne 1956 games, said he would donate the money to charity!

Salary Packaging Update: Adelaide Offer!

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th July 2001 -  Our recent article on salary packaging in the Not for Profit sector saw a flurry of interest and opinions on our Forum site. Now there is a chance to find out more plus a special offer to our readers in South Australia.

Pro Bono Australia – International IT Award Finali

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th July 2001 -  We have some exciting news to share with our readers….Pro Bono Australia has made the top one hundred finalists in the international Stockholm Challenge Awards for 2001.

Donor-Advised Funds Taking Off in Australia

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th July 2001 -  Donor-Advised Funds are fast becoming the hottest new vehicle for charitable giving in Australia....

Volunteer Work in Australia – The Big Picture

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th July 2001 -  Volunteer Work makes an important contribution to national life and never more so than in the last twelve months. A nation-wide survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows a healthy growth in volunteer rates in 2000.

One for the ‘Only in America’ File

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th July 2001 -  News from the Los Angeles Times and Daily Grist magazine reports that you can now plan to have your cremated ashes sunk in the ocean as part of an eco-friendly artificial reef!

Legal Information Online

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th July 2001 -  Australian Law Online, is a new web site and free national telephone hotline that the federal Government says will make it easier for Australians to solve their legal problems.

Bequests – An Unfinished Picture

Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th June 2001 -  Information generally about just how much money is left to charities in the final will and testament of generous Australians is still statistically incomplete....
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