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The number of people giving to charity hits 40 year low

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 25th August 2021 -  The latest analysis of 2018/19 tax-deductible giving data reveals a mixed bag of trends

Analysis

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The ‘martyrdom effect’: Why your pain boosts a charity’s gain

Contributor, Friday, 16th July 2021 -  Why does raising money for charity have to involve the pain of running a marathon, or the indignity of growing unflattering facial hair? Because research shows people will give more money if you suffer, write Gary Mortimer, Louise Grimmer and Martin
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It’s been nearly 18 months since COVID hit Australia. So what’s happened to giving levels?

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 13th July 2021 -  A new report reveals charitable giving levels since the outbreak of the pandemic 
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A shake up at the top

Nikki Stefanoff, Monday, 21st June 2021 -  Australia and New Zealand remain the only Western countries in the top 10 most generous countries in the world
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A three step guide to decolonising philanthropy

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 11th May 2021 -  “Decolonising wealth is really about sharing wealth and creating a future where we can all mutually thrive.” 
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Philanthropy Australia unveils blueprint to enhance nation’s culture of giving

Luke Michael, Thursday, 22nd April 2021 -  “There's never been a more important time for philanthropy in Australia”      
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Why charities need to better understand populism or risk being disadvantaged

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 9th March 2021 -  New research shows populist values are a strong predictor of charitable giving
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Stepping up and thinking quick: 2020 philanthropy in review

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 22nd December 2020 -  We shine a light on the biggest philanthropic moments and gifts from across 2020 

Opinion

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No spare change: How charities, buskers and beggars aren’t feeling so festive in our cashless society

Contributor, Monday, 21st December 2020 -  Christmas is traditionally a time of giving, including to charities and the needy. But what happens when so few of us carry cash anymore?
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Philanthropy urged to put gender lens on COVID-19 recovery

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 25th November 2020 -  Sector leaders argue the importance of a gender lens as Women Donors Network rebrands to encourage more people to focus on women and girls in their giving 
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