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DGR Reform Lacks Clarity of Purpose

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 11th July 2017 -  Community organisations have raised concerns that the government has not set a policy goal for Deductible Gift Recipient reform and has “largely ignored” the benefits of encouraging DGR giving.
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Grants Sow the Seeds of Renewal in Regional Australia

Wendy Williams, Monday, 10th July 2017 -  Initiatives helping to build vibrant and sustainable rural communities are being called on to apply for a share of $250,000 of grant funding, as ANZ celebrates 15 years of “sowing the seeds of renewal” in regional Australia.
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NDIS Cost ‘Blowout’ is a Misconception

Rachel McFadden, Monday, 10th July 2017 -  Misconceptions about a possible National Disability Insurance Scheme cost “blow out” need to be put to bed, a new report examining the economics of the NDIS has revealed.
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Grants For Hosting Events and Activities With Victorian Children

Rachel McFadden, Thursday, 6th July 2017 -  Not for profits working with children are eligible to apply for funding to help support activities and programs run during this year’s Children's Week.

Opinion

Give Me Knowledge, Not Numbers

David Crosbie, Thursday, 6th July 2017 -  A successful and transparent charity delivering on its purpose should not be sucked into discussions about whether it should be spending 10 per cent or 15 per cent on its overheads, writes David Crosbie, CEO of Community Council for Australia.

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Focusing on Cost Reduction in Small NFPs is Like Getting ‘Blood From a Stone’

Rosslyn Munro, Wednesday, 5th July 2017 -  There’s limited opportunity for operational cost savings in community legal centres due to an existing underinvestment in expenditure, not specifically related to providing direct services, writes Rosslyn Monro from Community Legal Centres Queensla

Premier Southern Hemisphere Fundraising Conference Like No Other

Contributor, Wednesday, 5th July 2017 -  The world’s biggest philanthropic conference series is set to hit Australian shores once again this year – with Blackbaud, the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, hosting another amazing bbcon in August.

Donation Point Tap Device a Fundraising ‘Success’

Rachel McFadden, Wednesday, 5th July 2017 -  Asking people to donate could prove to be “the game changer” when using new donation point tap technology, according to the first Australian charity to use the device in a major fundraising drive.

Charities Told to Do Their ‘Homework’ on Crowdfunding – ACNC Guide

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 5th July 2017 -  The Australian charity regulator has warned the social sector to “do its homework” before embarking on a crowdfunding campaign, in a new online guide.
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Full Indexation is a ‘Great Win’ For SA Community Organisations

Wendy Williams, Monday, 3rd July 2017 -  A funding “shake-up” that will see full indexation on not-for-profit funding contracts in South Australia has been greeted as a “great win” for community organisations.
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