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World Vision to Cut Jobs in Fundraising Overhaul

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 17th November 2015 -  World Vision Australia will cut 89 jobs and overhaul its fundraising and administration operations in a bid to survive a weak Australian dollar and changing aid market.

Shane Warne’s Charity Website Offline

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 17th November 2015 -  As the consumer affairs watchdog investigates claims of accounting and reporting irregularities at the high profile charity foundation set up by cricketing great, Shane Warne, the organisation’s website has gone offline.

Public to Vote on Half Million in NFP Grants to Get Kids Active

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th November 2015 -  The Australian public is being asked to vote online to decide which 19 shortlisted local community projects to get kids to be more physically active will be awarded a share in half a million dollars from the Medibank Community Fund.

Gender of First-Born Child Affects Parents’ Charitable Giving

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 12th November 2015 -  Parents' charitable giving is affected by the sex of their first child, according to a new report out of the US.

Carrie Bickmore Launches Cancer Charity

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 10th November 2015 -  Australian television and radio celebrity, Carrie Bickmore, has launched a charity with the initial aim of raising $1 million to find a cure for brain cancer.

Changemaker

An Inspiration Junkie

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th November 2015 -  Leanne Warner spends her days working to ensure that sick children across NSW and their families receive the care they need. Warner is this week’s Changemaker.

Analysis

One Aussie’s Experience of the International Fundraising Congress 2015

Jo Garner, Thursday, 5th November 2015 -  Strategic Grants Director, Jo Garner, shares her experience as a first timer at the much revered International Fundraising Congress hosted by the Resource Alliance.

Disability NFP Convenes Social Finance Think Tank

Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 4th November 2015 -  Philanthropic Trust, the Summer Foundation has convened experts in finance, law, housing and philanthropy to form the Social Finance Think Tank, charged with exploring impact investment models that would provide young people with disability alternati

Social Enterprises Seek $200K Crowdfunding

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 4th November 2015 -  Eight social enterprises are collectively attempting to raise $200,000 through a Dreamstarter crowdfunding initiative.

Steve Waugh Bowled Over by Charity Task

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 29th October 2015 -  Sporting legend Steve Waugh has warned other high-profile Australians that setting up a charity or foundation is harder than it looks and not to enter the process lightly.
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