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Energy Pledge’s Innovative Model Helps NFPs Raise Funds At No Cost

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th January 2017 -  An innovative fundraising model, developed by recently launched social enterprise, Energy Pledge is proving effective in helping not for profits such as The Tipping Foundation, Sands and Starlight Children’s Foundation to raise funds at the same ti
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Donor Relationships More Valuable Than Digital Fundraising

Ellie Cooper, Monday, 9th January 2017 -  When it comes to making big money, building donor relationships outweighs digital fundraising, even in the age of the internet, according to international fundraising expert Kingsley Aikins.

Top Philanthropic Gifts of 2016

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 22nd December 2016 -  Australia’s biggest philanthropists have favoured universities in 2016, donating record-breaking amounts towards all aspects of tertiary education and university life.

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New Crowdfunding Bill Still Has Challenges for Start-Ups

Harry New, Thursday, 15th December 2016 -  Long overdue and newly revised draft legislation on crowdfunding still contains several sticking points which may constrain its use in Australia especially for start-ups, writes business law expert Harry New from Hall & Wilcox.

2017 FIA Fundraising Awards Finalists Announced

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 15th December 2016 -  The Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) has announced the finalists and state winners in the 2017 awards for excellence in fundraising with four contenders in the major special events category.
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NFPs Are Going Without, Says Survey

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 15th December 2016 -  Nearly a quarter of Australian charities and not for profits cannot afford office supplies, according to a national survey.

Potter Foundation $4M Gift to Melbourne Music

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 13th December 2016 -  The Ian Potter Foundation has donated $4 million to the development of University of Melbourne’s new home for the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (MCM) at its Southbank campus.

Westpac Foundation Awards $1.5m to Social Enterprises

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 13th December 2016 -  Five not-for-profit social enterprises have been awarded up to $300,000 each over three years, through Westpac Foundation’s new social scale-up grants.

Navitas Education Trust Calls for 2017/18 Grant Submissions

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 8th December 2016 -  Global education provider Navitas Limited has launched the 2017/18 Navitas Education Trust (NET) grant program with a call for submissions from education-focused charities and not-for-profit organisations in Australia.
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Charities Cautioned to Avoid Cash Crisis

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 6th December 2016 -  The idea that charities should not make a profit is a myth, according to the national charity regulator which is calling on not for profits to maintain cash reserves and avoid a cash crisis.
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