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‘It’s really come out of nowhere’: Charities dismayed by changes to political campaigners bill

David Crosbie, Tuesday, 23rd November 2021 -  Advocates believe the amendments need more scrutiny and consideration 
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NFPs report strong financial performance despite COVID challenges

Ushi Ghoorah, Tuesday, 23rd November 2021 -  But NFPs have been warned not to become complacent as the pandemic continues to linger 
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Approaching the federal budget cycle: Ending the year with a clear vision for your NFP

Jo Scard, Tuesday, 23rd November 2021 -  If this is your first time preparing a pre-budget submission or you're looking to sharpen your entry, Jo Scard, CEO and founder of Fifty Acres, has collated some handy tips to give organisations the best chance at achieving advocacy goals. 

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Finding creative philanthropic solutions in a pandemic-ravaged world

Sue Karzis, Monday, 22nd November 2021 -  Fundraising during the pandemic has required new and more innovative methods than ever before. Here, the CEO of State Schools Relief, Sue Karzis, explains how she got creative and succeeded in raising money for thousands of disadvantaged school kids.

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We need to build movements not create more barriers…

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 22nd November 2021 -  The old adage that you catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar is never more correct than in the era of growing “cancel” culture. Remember, movements are created with open arms, not closed views, writes Neil Pharaoh.
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Charities still under strain two years on from the pandemic

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 18th November 2021 -  The pandemic has only exacerbated existing funding issues for charities, new research shows 

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The contribution of a board member’s time is worth more than money

Mark Pearce, Wednesday, 17th November 2021 -  Recent research has stressed the importance of board participation in giving. But here Volunteering Australia CEO Mark Pearce shares an alternative view on the importance of prioritising skill over financial contributions from directors.
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Is fundraising at the core of your charity?

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 11th November 2021 -  Just 15 per cent of charities have 100 per cent of their board members regularly donating to their organisation, new research finds  
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Dog and Bone Impact Grants: Awardees and insights

Contributor, Thursday, 11th November 2021 -  It’s well into the second year of the pandemic and many NFPs are on the lookout for IT strategic planning support after riding the first wave of rapid digital transformation triggered by the lockdowns of 2020.

Opinion

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Do organisational values matter?

Mike Davis, Wednesday, 10th November 2021 -  Mike Davis breaks down some common values and shares three key things to consider to prevent organisational values leading to counterproductive behaviours.
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