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Personal communications in the digital economy – is it possible?

Jo Scard, Tuesday, 25th May 2021 -  We know that personalised communications help you stand out from the crowd in a cluttered, digital environment. But how do you do it? Fifty Acres’ Jo Scard shares some tips and tricks to ensure you’re pulling on the right heart strings. 

Opinion

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Why innovation isn’t just about shifting your services online

Dan Bentley, Wednesday, 19th May 2021 -  Technology is just a vehicle – it’s not the answer. The most innovative solutions we see these days are ideas that have been designed with the user experience in mind, writes Dan Bentley, director of Impacto Consulting.

Budget

The Digital Economy Strategy is not enough to close the country’s digital divide

Nancy Tran, Wednesday, 12th May 2021 -  “In order to make Australia a leading digital economy, we must ensure all Australians are able to participate in that economy”

Opinion

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The (digital) clock is ticking for NGOs

Contributor, Monday, 10th May 2021 -  Too many NFP leaders appear to act like our sector is immune to the digital revolution. It is not, writes Paul Ronalds, the chief executive of Save the Children Australia, who shares three key areas where NFPs must leverage new technologies to surviv

Winners announced for 2021’s Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards

Nikki Stefanoff, Monday, 10th May 2021 -  Innovations in COVID-19 responses, domestic violence awareness campaigns and an online marketplace for donated goods were among the winners of this year’s Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards. 
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Decolonising data

Nikki Stefanoff, Tuesday, 4th May 2021 -  "I think it’s something we need to really understand – holders of data hold the power, they make the decisions and they reinforce their own privilege."
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Collaboration key to a better tomorrow

Contributor, Tuesday, 4th May 2021 -  By taking fresh approaches, grassroots charities can play a vital role in the community sector. Two AMP Tomorrow Fund grant recipients and founders share their stories of collaboration and innovation. 

Opinion

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Engaging diverse audiences through inclusive communication benefits everyone

Jen Sharpe, Thursday, 29th April 2021 -  It's smart business to know how to communicate to diverse audiences – it’s also great for social cohesion, write Jen Sharpe from Think HQ and Jessica Billimoria from CultureVerse.

Opinion

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Milkshakes and mistakes: How to avoid a cringey campaign

Richenda Vermeulen, Wednesday, 28th April 2021 -  Richenda Vermeulen shares her thoughts on the now infamous milkshake video and how government departments – and not for profits – could approach a sensitive campaign like this in the future.

The future of ethical AI

Nikki Stefanoff, Tuesday, 27th April 2021 -  Pro Bono News sits down with artificial intelligence researcher Thao Phan to discuss the issues of ethics of race and gender in AI  
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