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$2M to Build Affordable Houses

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 31st May 2016 -  The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation (LMCF) has announced its first loan of $2 million to Habitat for Humanity to build new homes for low-income families.

Philanthropist Sets the Stage for Budding Theatre Stars with $1M Donation

Wendy Williams, Friday, 27th May 2016 -  Melbourne philanthropist Dr Jeanne Pratt AC has donated $1 million to Monash University’s Centre for Theatre and Performance, to help budding stars prepare for a career on the stage.

NAB and Philanthropy Australia Launch NFP Social Enterprise Fund

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 26th May 2016 -  Donor peak body, Philanthropy Australia and the National Australia Bank have launched a half a million dollar grant fund to help Not for Profits establish and grow social enterprises.

Report Reveals What Motivates Giving to Women’s Causes

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 26th May 2016 -  New research by the US Women’s Philanthropy Institute into what motivates giving to women’s causes has found that less than 15 per cent of donors target areas that impact women and girls.

Connecting the Social Sector with Pro Bono Legal Advice

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 26th May 2016 -  Following a successful first year the NSW Office of Social Impact Investment Expert Advice Exchange (EAX) has extended its new round of applications for 2016.

Indigenous Leader Wins Reconciliation Fellowship & New Funding

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 19th May 2016 -  Australian indigenous leader, June Oscar AO, has won a prestigious global award that celebrates individuals doing extraordinary work in reconciliation as her Kimberley enterprise takes up a new venture philanthropy partnership.

Movember Co-Founder Moves On

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 17th May 2016 -  The Australian co-founder of the global multi-million dollar men’s health Not for Profit Movember, Adam Garone, is standing aside as CEO to take on a new ambassadorial role while the new CEO will run the organisation from a London base.

NAB Share Transaction Raises $100,000 for Charity

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 10th May 2016 -  National Australia Bank (NAB) shareholders have raised $100,000 for charity through the Not for Profit donation portal ShareGift Australia as part of the bank’s demerger of its UK subsidiary, Clydesdale Banking Group in February.
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