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Voice of US Not for Profits, Rick Cohen, Dies

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th November 2015 -  Outspoken US Not for Profit leader and advocate, Rick Cohen, a former President of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy and online columnist, has died suddenly at the age of 64.

Big Business Continues to Invest in Community – Report

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th November 2015 -  A new report has revealed that even during uncertain economic times, top businesses across Australia and New Zealand have increased the amount they spend on community projects and initiatives to over $222 million a year – up by $34 million on 2014

Co-op Sector Answer to Competition Deficit – Report

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th November 2015 -  Australia’s top 100 co-operative and mutual enterprises have grown their combined annual turnover by 14 per cent, reaching $27.9 billion, and have provided important economic competition, a report by the sector’s peak body revealed.

Independent Report finds Work for the Dole Effective

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th November 2015 -  An independent evaluation of the Work for the Dole pilot has found the program was effective in helping participants gain confidence and self-esteem and learn skills such as team-work, communication and appropriate workplace behaviour.

Australian Muslims Condemn Paris Attacks

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th November 2015 -  The peak body for Australian Muslims has condemned the Paris terrorist attacks describing them as “heinous” acts of violence.

Opinion

The Role of CEOs and Boards in Fostering Innovation

Dale Renner, Thursday, 12th November 2015 -  CEOs in the Not for Profit and corporate space need to play the role of 'sponsor' and 'protector' of innovation in their organisations, writes innovation consultant Dale Renner.

Australia’s Social Pulse 2015

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th November 2015 -  A new project by the Centre for Social Impact is about to change the way Australia tracks its social progress.

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.

Most UK Charity Mergers are ‘Rescues’ in a Brutal Environment

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 11th November 2015 -  Most charity mergers in the UK are “rescues” of failing organisations in a brutal environment, rather than strategic moves intended to improve services and outcomes, according to new research.

Australia in Top Five Most Generous Countries

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 10th November 2015 -  Increased levels of giving over the past year have pushed Australia into the top five of the world’s most charitable countries, according to a leading report on global generosity.
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