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Effective Philanthropy in the Spotlight

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 6th April 2017 -  Philanthropy is in a “pretty good state in Australia”, according to documentary filmmaker Ian Darling who was named the leading philanthropist at the 2017 Philanthropy Australia Awards.

Charities Send Govt Message to #FixFundraising

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 5th April 2017 -  Australia’s charity fundraising regulations “are a mess” costing the sector tens of millions of dollars in lost productivity, according to an open letter presented to the prime minister, premiers and chief minister and signed by more than 150 c

Issues Paper Launched on Accounting Standards for NFPs

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 29th March 2017 -  There needs to be a national conversation about financial reporting arrangements for the not-for-profit sector, according to a new issues paper on reporting and accounting standards.
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Does Your NFP Require Financial Guidance?

Staff Reporter, Monday, 27th March 2017 -  Mentor the Treasurer, a program run in partnership with CPA Australia and Pro Bono Australia, is looking for small not for profits who require guidance on their finances.

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NFPs Need to Be Aware of What Attracts ATO Attention

Terry Hayes, Wednesday, 22nd March 2017 -  Not-for-profit organisations have to comply with a wide range of laws including tax laws and it is prudent to be aware of any red flag issues the Australian Tax Office may raise from time to time, writes Terry Hayes, senior tax analyst at Thomson Reu

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Explainer: Why Are Donations to Some Charities Tax-Deductible?

Fiona Anne Martin, Wednesday, 15th March 2017 -  Associate Professor Fiona Anne Martin, from UNSW school of taxation and business law, explores the arguments for and against tax-deductible donations, in this article which first appeared in The Conversation.

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Five Steps to Moving People From Interest to Action for Your Cause

Derrick Feldmann, Wednesday, 15th March 2017 -  At the core of humanity, people want to do good, but they often need a push to take the first step, writes international speaker and Achieve president Derrick Feldmann, who was the keynote speaker at the 2017 FIA Conference in February.

Opinion

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What Is the Role of Funders in Social Impact Matters?

Alan Kay, Wednesday, 15th March 2017 -  Often philanthropists are not familiar or experienced enough in local issues to be dictating how social impact is reported, writes Alan Kay, coordinator of the UK’s Social Audit Network.
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Finding Creative Ways to Connect Your Charity With Donors

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 8th March 2017 -  To be effective, charities need to find creative ways to connect with the public to make their voices heard and Chaos Media works with not for profits on their media strategies to make them work.
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Fundraisers Smash Sector Myths

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 7th March 2017 -  Fundraisers are on a mission to dispel some commonly held “myths” about the sector.
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