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Govt Funds Philanthropy Research

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 10th September 2015 - The Federal Government is to fund research to better understand philanthropic behaviour in Australia, Minister for Social Services, Scott Morrison announced during his address to the inaugural Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit in Canberra.

DIY Wills Pose Dangers for NFPs

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 8th September 2015 - Many Not for Profits rely heavily on bequests left from supporters, but an emergence of wills created online and through mobile apps could significantly damage this source of income, experts have warned.

Scanlon Foundation 2015 Funding Round

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 8th September 2015 - The Scanlon Foundation’s annual community grants round will focus on 14 local government areas to fund projects that support the transition of migrants into the local community.

Aussie NFPs to Pocket US$500,000 from Microsoft

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 3rd September 2015 - Ten Australian Not for Profits will share in US$500,000 cash from Microsoft as part of a global initiative.

Major Arts Philanthropist Dies

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 1st September 2015 - The philanthropist and businessman behind the creation of the National Portrait Gallery, Leonard Gordon Darling AC, has died in Melbourne aged 94.

Philanthropists Becoming Immune to Tall Poppy Syndrome

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 27th August 2015 - The “tide has turned” on philanthropy with the movement largely becoming immune to Australia’s famed tall poppy culture, according to the the country's peak philanthropy organisation.

Workplace Giving “Continues to Disappoint”

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 26th August 2015 - Workplace giving is struggling to fulfil its potential, according to a report released by independent private wealth advisory firm Koda Capital.

Vatican Unveils Controversial Philanthropy App

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 25th August 2015 - The Pope has entered the world of crowdfunding with the Vatican unveiling a controversial art philanthropy app.

Australian Giving Stagnating – Review

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 20th August 2015 - The proportion of Australians claiming a gift or donation is stagnant and remains below the level it reached in 1985-6, according to a report released by independent private wealth advisory business Koda Capital.

NFPs to Share in $6.2 Million

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 13th August 2015 - One of Australia’s largest philanthropic funds managers, Perpetual, has revealed the recipients of its inaugural IMPACT Philanthropy Partnership program, which will see eight Not for Profit organisations receive a total of $6.2 million.

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