Staff Reporter, Friday, 25th October 2013 -
Finalists in the national ‘Unleashed Awards’, which recognises young people who are shaping positive change in innovative ways, including two indigenous teenagers, have been announced in Sydney.
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 24th October 2013 -
National fundraising peak body, Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA), is leading a sector-wide push for the use of premium SMS, via Australia’s telcos, as a viable fundraising medium.
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 24th October 2013 -
Not for Profit governance is effective and appropriate, and there’s no evidence it’s less effective than for-profit governance, a report on directors’ social impact reveals.
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 24th October 2013 -
A study of donor, supporter and volunteer responses to the content posted on social media by Australian Not for Profits may surprise. In today’s Hot Topic, PhD researcher Karen Sutherland reveals how some social media practices employed by NFPs are putting them off.
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 24th October 2013 -
The People’s Choice voting for Australia’s top 10 philanthropic gifts has had more than 6000 votes cast - with just four days left to vote.
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 24th October 2013 -
The recent Measuring Social Outcomes Conference brought together a number of prominent speakers and thought leaders to discuss complex issues around outcome measurement. Business adviser, Ruth Knight delivers her analysis from the Conference.
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 24th October 2013 -
Victoria’s peak body for volunteering has foreshadowed the adoption of a new governance model, including a new constitution and a new membership model for the organisation, which will be voted on at its Annual General Meeting in Melbourne today.
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 24th October 2013 -
Funding the final stages of a documentary around the controversial issues homelessness and moving from the chaos and violent world of rooming houses to find a place to call home is proving more difficult than expected, says housing worker cum filmmaker Mick Cummins.
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 24th October 2013 -
A Not for Profit organisation that works with long term unemployed people has received a Westpac Foundation Grant and today discusses how the funding allows the enterprise to continue to grow and provide invaluable services to the community.
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 23rd October 2013 -
Electronic funds management company, eftpos has named two charities who will receive around a $1million each as part of its national Giveback campaign.
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 23rd October 2013 -
Australian social entrepreneurs need to be more flexible and take more risk in the world of philanthropy, the Nexus Australian Youth Summit in Sydney has been told.
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 23rd October 2013 -
Two young researchers have been recognised for their contribution to the Not for Profit sector with an award granted by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission and the Australia New Zealand Third Sector Researcher Incorporated.
