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Facebook Founder Makes $45 Billion Charity Pledge

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 2nd December 2015 -  The CEO and founder of social networking giant Facebook has vowed to give away 99 per cent of his stake in the company to charity.

Philanthropy Missing Out on Shared Learnings – Report

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 1st December 2015 -  A new report has shown there is room for improvement in the way the Australian philanthropic sector collaborates and shares insights into its work.

Shane Warne Charity Hits Back

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 26th November 2015 -  Cricket legend Shane Warne has taken to Facebook to hit back at claims his Foundation is being investigated by Consumer Affairs Victoria over accounting issues.

Role of Advocacy a Priority for NFPs – State of the Sector Survey

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 24th November 2015 -  The role of advocacy, sector collaboration and improving the method of government funding agreements are the top priorities for Australia’s Not for Profit sector, according to the 2015 national survey by Pro Bono Australia.

Paul Little and Jane Hansen Donate $10M to Melbourne Uni

Ellie Cooper, Monday, 23rd November 2015 -  Australian businessman and Chair of Essendon Football Club, Paul Little AO, and former investment banker, Jane Hansen, announced a $10 million donation to the University of Melbourne as their charity’s first major philanthropic gift.

Facebook Unveils Dedicated Fundraisers for Charities

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 19th November 2015 -  Social media giant Facebook has continued its push to become the go to place for raising money and tackling social issues, launching dedicated pages, where Not for Profits can raise money for specific campaigns.

Philanthropy Benchmarking Survey Revealed

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 19th November 2015 -  The peak body for donors, Philanthropy Australia, has launched the results of its benchmarking survey into the operational resources of trusts and foundations in Australia and New Zealand in a bid to address a data deficit in the philanthropic sector

Great Australian Philanthropy Award

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 19th November 2015 -  The founders of Gandel Philanthropy, property developer John Gandel and his wife Pauline, have received the Great Australian Philanthropy Award as part of the annual Research Australia Awards.

Voice of US Not for Profits, Rick Cohen, Dies

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th November 2015 -  Outspoken US Not for Profit leader and advocate, Rick Cohen, a former President of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy and online columnist, has died suddenly at the age of 64.

You Run, Your Boss Donates to Charity

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th November 2015 -  A mobile application to encourage daily activity through workplace charitable donations has launched with the support of VicHealth.
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