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On effective giving

Mike Davis, Monday, 27th January 2020 -  Mike Davis shares the key principles he applies when considering charitable causes, and stresses the importance of asking good questions.   
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Ancillary fund landscape revealed

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 23rd January 2020 -  New data shows the number of Private Ancillary Funds is on the rise. But the number of Public Ancillary Funds is falling. We take a look at what this means for the ancillary fund landscape. 
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Pro Bono Australia launches a Guide to Giving of Bushfire Appeals

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 22nd January 2020 -  Search by category, location, tax deductible status, and registered charity status to find a cause to donate to

Opinion

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Some thoughts on the bushfire crisis, charity and giving

Krystian Seibert, Tuesday, 21st January 2020 -  Krystian Seibert reflects on what the outpouring of generosity sparked by the bushfire crisis means for giving in Australia.
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Business council backs emergency volunteers

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 20th January 2020 -  New $25 million trust will be permanent and ongoing 

Opinion

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How to donate to Australian bushfire relief: Give money, watch for scams and think long term

Krystian Seibert, Monday, 13th January 2020 -  It's worth thinking carefully about how to give, to ensure you're not wasting your contribution or inadvertently making things worse, writes Krystian Seibert.
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Authorities look to stamp out bushfire donation scams

Luke Michael, Monday, 13th January 2020 -  The government wants to make it easier for Australians to aid bushfire relief efforts
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Philanthropic giant steps up for bushfire crisis

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 9th January 2020 -  The lionshare of the donation will be spent on a plan to mitigate the future threat of bushfires
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Top philanthropic gifts of 2019

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 18th December 2019 -  Mental health and the environment catch the attention of philanthropy in 2019 

Opinion

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Participatory grantmaking: Can we afford not to do it?

Contributor, Monday, 16th December 2019 -  In this article, practitioners of participatory grantmaking – Dr Stellah Wairimu Bosire, Rose Longhurst, Katy Love and Diana Samarasan – respond to some of the questions they are frequently asked by those interested in the approach.
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