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Predictions for 2018: Philanthropy

Krystian Seibert, Tuesday, 9th January 2018 -  2018 will be another big year for charities and philanthropy in Australia writes Krystian Seibert, the advocacy and insight manager at Philanthropy Australia, in the first in a series of predictions for the coming year from leading experts across the

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Three Fundamental Practices to Restore Trust and Attract Donation Income

Ushi Ghoorah, Thursday, 21st December 2017 -  To restore the public’s trust and attract donation inflows NFPs should adopts three practices, writes Dr. Ushi Ghoorah from Western Sydney University.

Victoria’s First Social Impact Bond To Address Homelessness

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 21st December 2017 -  Victoria’s first Social Impact Bond (SIB), which launched on Thursday in a bid to deliver a targeted program to end long-term homelessness in 2018, will depart from the traditional capital raising process.

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Government Right to Dump ‘In Australia’ Legislation

Krystian Seibert, Tuesday, 19th December 2017 -  The decision not to proceed with the so-called In Australia legislation supports international giving whilst maintaining appropriate safeguards, writes Krystian Seibert, the advocacy and insight manager at Philanthropy Australia.
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Australian Charities Urged to Enable Mobile Donations This Christmas

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 12th December 2017 -  Charities need to modernise their donation strategies and utilise mobile and tap-and-go payments, or they risk missing out on donations from digitally-savvy consumers this Christmas, according to new research.

Australians Give Less as NFPs Move to Find New Revenue

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 6th December 2017 -  Australians are donating less to charity – by about $1 billion a year –  as not-for-profit organisations move to find new ways to raise the funds to deliver community services, according to a new report by the national charity regulator.

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Why We Need Philanthropy Champions

Alan Schwartz, Tuesday, 5th December 2017 -  We need more visionary Australians who are prepared to join the impact movement by using their private wealth for public good, writes Philanthropy Australia Council president Alan Schwartz, coinciding with the launch of Philanthropy Champions.

New Program Receives Grant to Help Women With Disability Find Work

Luke Michael, Monday, 4th December 2017 -  Grant funding has been awarded to a new project assisting women living with disability to gain employment, through mentorships and the use of professional networks.
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CPA Turns Old Finance Tools Into New Skills

Contributor, Tuesday, 28th November 2017 -  After 25 years as a senior finance professional, William Duperouzel BEM FCPA relished the chance to join a charity that turns old tools into new skills for communities in need, writes Belinda Parkes in this article that first appeared in CPA Australi

ACCC Raises Concerns With Charities’ Transparency Around Third-Party Fundraising

Luke Michael, Monday, 27th November 2017 -  New research has raised concerns about the level of transparency by some charities around third-party fundraising, and the disclosure of the size and structure of fees paid to these agencies.
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