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What Motivates Australian Philanthropists?

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 1st December 2016 -  In 2016 Australian philanthropists are keen to make a difference, promote an ongoing culture of giving but also want a much bigger say in the outcomes of their giving, according to the largest ever national research effort into philanthropic behaviou

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A Question of Respect

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 1st December 2016 -  Christine Craik is the chair of Project Respect, an organisation that supports and works with women who are trafficked or who are working in the sex industry. She talks about building relationships and trying to get policy change in this month’s Ev

Giving Australia: The Rise of the Charity Bypass

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 1st December 2016 -  The rise of crowdfunding and other technologies has allowed a “charity bypass” in Australia with more donors directly engaging with their causes often leaving charities in their wake, according to the largest ever national research effort into gi

Sydney Leadership – Developing Purposeful Leaders

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 29th November 2016 -  Applications for Sydney Leadership 2017 are closing on Wednesday 7 December. Invest in yourself and create significant change in your work and life with the Sydney Leadership program.
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Grant for Prominent Breast Cancer Researchers Supports Prevention Trial

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 24th November 2016 -  Two of Australia’s leading breast cancer researchers have won the Ramaciotti Foundation’s medal for excellence in biomedical research and a $50,000 grant, which will support their prevention trial.

Body Shop Foundation To Close

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 24th November 2016 -  The UK-based Body Shop Foundation, established by entrepreneur Dame Anita Roddick, will close its doors in 2017 after the charitable organisation failed to reach a funding agreement with the new owners of global cosmetic company The Body Shop Interna
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Tap-to-Donate Technology ‘Revolutionising’ Charity Collecting

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 24th November 2016 -  Contactless payment technology, similar to PayPass and payWave, is replacing old fashioned charity collection tins and “revolutionising” the way charities accept donations.

Trio of Aid Organisations Lose Charity Status

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 24th November 2016 -  The charity regulator has revoked the status of three aid organisations, including a Sydney-based charity that delivers emergency relief in Somalia, Syria and Turkey.

WA’s Impact Awards to Fund Huntington’s Disease ‘Game Changer’

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 23rd November 2016 -  A $100,000 grant from collective giving group, Impact100 WA, to advocacy and research organisation Huntington’s WA will be used to develop an online app to improve the outlook for those suffering from the incurable brain disorder.

Charity Regulator Raises Concerns Over Fundraising Practices

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 23rd November 2016 -  The national charity regulator has partnered with peak bodies to try to help charities protect themselves, fundraisers and the public in the wake of recent reports into the alleged misbehaviour of some third-party fundraising agencies.
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