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Networking Your Way to the Top

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Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 4th June 2014 -  The rapid development of the social enterprise community in Australia has seen the emergence of a plethora of networking opportunities for social entrepreneurs, from conferences and incubator programs to competitions and social events. The trick is to make the best use of them.

Social Enterprise in Canada—What We Can Learn?

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Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 4th June 2014 -  The social enterprise landscape in Canada has evolved into a vibrant social economy bringing together a wide variety of stakeholders but what can Australia learn from its experience, asks Quebec-based social enterprise expert Nancy Neamtan.

Lack of Certainty Takes Toll on NFP Planning – NSW Report

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 3rd June 2014 -  A lack of certainty in NSW’s community sector is affecting community organisations’ ability to deliver crucial services, new research shows.

Memo to Scott Morrison: Why Taxpayers Should Fund Advocacy

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Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 3rd June 2014 -  The Australian Government's current view on advocacy is dangerous to democracy and to civil society, writes Dr Joyce Chia, Senior Research Associate at the Andrew & Renata Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law at UNSW.

‘Desperate’ Crowdfunding to Support Refugees

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 3rd June 2014 -  Another major Not for Profit has turned to crowdfunding to help keep a program operating that matches refugees with skilled mentors following a gap in Federal Government funding.

Effective Board Recruitment and Succession Planning

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Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 3rd June 2014 -  The key to effective board recruitment and succession planning is to have a comprehensive recruitment strategy in place at all times, writes Melissa Macpherson, the Executive Director of social purpose enterprise, People for Purpose.

$500K Available for Health Charities

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 3rd June 2014 -  Up to $500,000 is up for grabs for 10 charities that provide innovative health and wellbeing initiatives around Australia as part of the 2014 nib foundation Community Grant funding round.

Queensland Greats Named

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 3rd June 2014 -  Two arts philanthropists and a major Not for Profit disability service provider have been recognised in this year’s Queensland Greats Awards as part of the State’s Queensland Week celebrations.

Refugee Council Gets $50K in Support

Staff Reporter, Monday, 2nd June 2014 -  Supporters of the Not for Profit peak body Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) have responded to the Federal Government’s cut to the peak body’s core funding - donating $50,000 in two days to its emergency funding appeal.

Welfare Rights Network Criticises Work for the Dole

Staff Reporter, Monday, 2nd June 2014 -  The National Welfare Rights Network (NWRN) has slammed the Federal Government’s announcement on Work for the Dole saying it’s not a cost effective use of public money.

Call to Focus on Jobs for Young Aussies – ACOSS

Staff Reporter, Monday, 2nd June 2014 -  The Australian Council of Social Service has urged the Federal Government to focus on improving job opportunities for young people saying the Government is investing precious dollars on failed programs instead of the ones that work.

NCOSS Announces New Leader

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Staff Reporter, Monday, 2nd June 2014 -  Tracy Howe, the former head of peak body Domestic Violence NSW, will be taking on the top job at the Council of Social Service of NSW.
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