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Philanthropists Challenged to Measure Performance and Impact

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 6th September 2018 -  A group of philanthropists are challenging their sector to better measure the performance and impact of its funders, to overcome a “power imbalance” holding back giving in Australia.
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Innovation Is the Answer to Securing Grants

Andrew Cairns, Thursday, 6th September 2018 -  Andrew Cairns, CEO of Community Sector Banking, reveals the secret to making grant applications stand out.

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Impact Investing Budget Update

Kyrn Stevens, Monday, 3rd September 2018 -  The last two federal budgets contained a range of impact investing initiatives. The Department of Social Services provides Kyrn Stevens with an update on progress.
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Accounting Changes Raise Red Tape Concerns for Charities

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 29th August 2018 -  It is feared the proposed removal of special purpose financial statements (SPFS) by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) will cause a “massive burden” for smaller charities.

NFPs to Share in $1 Million of Free Tram Advertising

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 29th August 2018 -  Not for profits have the chance to decorate some of Melbourne’s iconic trams, with $1 million of free advertising up for grabs.

ASX50 Invests Over $800 million in Community Causes

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 22nd August 2018 -  A report has uncovered “Australia’s most generous” companies, finding over $867 million was invested in community causes during the 2016/17 financial year.

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Equipping Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries to End Poverty

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 21st August 2018 -  To celebrate World Entrepreneurs’ Day, let’s equip entrepreneurs in developing countries to end poverty, writes Opportunity International Australia CEO Meredith Scott.  
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NFPs Encouraged to Take Part in Fringe Benefits Tax Review

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 20th August 2018 -  Not for profits are being encouraged to take part in a review examining compliance costs of the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), with an aim of reducing the regulatory burden for the social sector.
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Why Untied Funds are the ‘Most Precious Kind of Philanthropy’

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 13th August 2018 -  Untied funds are the most precious kind of philanthropy, an Australian charity leader says, after his organisation received a $1 million donation to support core operating and scientific capacity.
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Report Finds Responsible Investing to be a Finance Sector Priority

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 10th August 2018 -  A finance sector leader believes “a major milestone” has been achieved, after a new report revealed more than half of Australia’s professionally managed investments are responsibility invested.  
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