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Opinion

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The Case For Mandating Governance Training For NFP Boards

Laurie Patton, Thursday, 1st June 2017 -  Not-for-profit boards must ensure proper governance principles and processes are in place so mandatory governance training and a review of board performance by an external expert from time to time is a good idea, writes Laurie Patton, executive direc
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Australian Philanthropist Joins Giving Pledge

Rachel McFadden, Wednesday, 31st May 2017 -  An Australian philanthropist is the latest to sign up to an international forum of the world’s wealthiest individuals and families committed to donating a large proportion of their wealth to charitable causes.

Analysis

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‘RADELAIDE’ – Ready for Social Change

Moira Deslandes, Monday, 29th May 2017 -  When it comes to the state of the ecosystem surrounding start-ups and enterprises, Adelaide is in pole position, writes consultant Moira Deslandes who recently took part in the Don Dunstan Foundations’ Social Capital Residencies.
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Concern as UK Charities Lack Strategic Direction and Collaboration

Rachel McFadden, Monday, 29th May 2017 -  Charities that are trying to be a jack-of-all trades are doing so to their own detriment, a new UK report has found.

Changemaker

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A Time to Give

Wendy Williams, Monday, 29th May 2017 -  Dr Jason Franklin is a philanthropist, a passionate advocate for increasing charitable giving, an award-winning adjunct professor and the first holder of the W.K. Kellogg Community Philanthropy Chair. He is this week’s Changemaker.
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Grants for Innovation in Human Rights are Now Open

Rachel McFadden, Thursday, 25th May 2017 -  Applications are now open for Amnesty International Australia’s Human Rights Innovation Fund.
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Proposed Changes to HECS/HELP Repayment Will Be Particularly Harsh on Women

Rachel McFadden, Thursday, 25th May 2017 -  Female graduates earning $50,000 could have less disposable income than someone earning $32,000 under the proposed changes in the 2017 budget, a new report has revealed.

Opinion

Embracing Philanthropy’s Quirks

Fiona Higgins, Wednesday, 24th May 2017 -  If we can acknowledge the quirks of philanthropy, rather than mourn an idealised notion of how it “should” behave, then we can get on with the business of pragmatic philanthropy, writes Fiona Higgins, senior manager, grantmaking and evaluation at

More Schools Turning to Philanthropy For Support

Rachel McFadden, Wednesday, 24th May 2017 -  An increasing number of disadvantaged Australian schools are seeking financial support from philanthropic sources, according to a new not-for-profit analysis.
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Big Thinkers Positive About Social Innovation

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 23rd May 2017 -  South Australia has a burgeoning startup community of people who want to make money and make an impact, says Allyson Hewitt, the first primary thinker for the new Adelaide Thinkers in Residence program.

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