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Wendy Williams is a journalist specialising in the not-for-profit sector and broader social economy. She has been the editor of Pro Bono News since 2018.

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‘Toxic Culture’ Sparks Crisis for Silicon Valley Foundation

Around the World

Wendy Williams, Monday, 14th May 2018 -  The US’s largest community foundation, which has been backed by some of Silicon Valley’s biggest players, has been left reeling amid claims a “toxic culture” has been festering for years sparking the departure of three top executives.

ACNC Funded for Anticipated Litigation

Budget

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 10th May 2018 -  The national charity regulator is set to receive $1 million in funding to meet the costs of anticipated litigation.

In Conversation: Dr Ilse Treurnicht

In Conversation

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 10th May 2018 -  Dr Ilse Treurnicht is the former CEO of Toronto’s MaRS Discovery District, who led the team that transformed the former hospital site into one of the world’s largest urban innovation hubs.

Budget Sends Positive Signal for Impact Investing

Budget

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 9th May 2018 -  The Australian government has committed to work in partnership to build the impact investment market to scale, in a move that is anticipated to “instil confidence and encourage participation”.

Disappointment Follows ‘Raid on Aid’ Budget

Budget

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 9th May 2018 -  Aid organisations have reacted with frustration after the federal budget reduced Australia’s overseas aid contribution to its lowest level in history.

Petre Benchmark Encourages Greater Giving From Australia’s Most Wealthy

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 8th May 2018 -  The test of true philanthropy is how much it hurts or impacts your life as a donor, according to  businessman and philanthropist Daniel Petre, who has unveiled a formula to encourage Australia’s wealthiest to give more.

Crowdfunding Platform Open For UK Charities

Around the World

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 8th May 2018 -  Crowdfunding platform GoFundMe has opened up its platform to enable people in the UK to raise money for charities as well as crowdfund for individuals.

Lack of Gender Bias in Grantmaking

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 8th May 2018 -  Grants are “women’s business”, according to a new study.

In Conversation: Vicki Saunders

In Conversation

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 3rd May 2018 -  Serial entrepreneur Vicki Saunders is the founder of Toronto-based not for profit SheEO and #radical generosity, a global initiative to radically transform how we support finance and celebrate female entrepreneurs.

Political Uncertainty Proves Greatest Challenge to Philanthropy

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Wendy Williams, Thursday, 3rd May 2018 -  Political uncertainty is the greatest challenge to global philanthropy according to a new report, which holds both opportunity and warning for Australia.

People With Disability Demand Action to Fund and Fix NDIS

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Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 2nd May 2018 -  Thousands of people with disability, their families and sector workers are demanding action to fix the National Disability Insurance Scheme, as a new report reveals the scheme could be failing up to a third of participants.
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