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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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Tougher Sanctions Send Warning Signal to Fundraisers

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 6th March 2018 -  Face to face fundraisers who break the rules are set to face tougher suspensions and sanctions under a new regime.

UK Aid Sector Urged to Take Action

Around the World

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 6th March 2018 -  Aid charities in the UK are being urged to take action to tackle sexual exploitation and abuse in the sector in the wake of the Oxfam scandal.

NFP Report Sparks Calls to Make Youth Mental Health A National Priority

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Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 28th February 2018 -  Australia’s mental health commissioner has called for child and youth mental health to be a national priority, after a not-for-profit report revealed Australia ranks in the “middle of the pack” among developed nations on most key measures of child well being.

Controversial Head of Kenya’s Charity Regulator Resigns

Around the World

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 28th February 2018 -  The controversial head of Kenya’s national charity regulator, Fazul Mahamed, has resigned.

In Conversation With Natasha Stott Despoja AM

In Conversation

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 27th February 2018 -  Natasha Stott Despoja AM is the founding chair of Our Watch, the former Australian UN Ambassador for women and girls and a former leader of the Australian Democrats.

NFPs Encouraged to Use ACNC Review to Drive Financial Reporting Change

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 27th February 2018 -  Not for profits are being urged to use the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission legislative review to drive a positive change for financial reporting within the sector.

Controversial Appointment for Head of UK Charity Regulator Causes Sector Rift

Around the World

Wendy Williams, Monday, 26th February 2018 -  A rift has opened in the UK charity sector after the country’s culture secretary dismissed concerns over the government's pick for the new head of the national charity regulator and looks set to push ahead with the appointment regardless of opposition.

VET System Presenting More Barriers Than Supports for Young People

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Wendy Williams, Friday, 23rd February 2018 -  Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) system is making it difficult for the most disadvantaged young people to gain access and a qualification, at the same time that the bar is rising to employment, according to a new report.

Impact Investing Moves to Next Stage

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 22nd February 2018 -  Australia’s impact investing ecosystem is moving from early stage exploration into the early stages of market building according to a recent field scan, which comes as a new report reveals Impact Investment Ready Growth Grants have leveraged $1.4 million to raise over $41 million in three years.

Australia’s Largest SIB To Forge New Path For Victorians Leaving Care

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Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 21st February 2018 -  Australia’s largest social impact bond to date has been launched in a bid to help young people leaving out-of-home care make a successful transition to adulthood and prevent youth homelessness.

In Conversation With Anders H. Lier

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 20th February 2018 -  Anders H. Lier is an international impact investor, a leader in the field of innovation and technology and the executive chairman of Nordic Impact, which invests in startups based around technology with a mission to have a positive impact on society.
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