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Americans Give Record $358 Billion to Charity

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 18th June 2015 -  Americans gave an estimated $US358.38 billion to charity in 2014,breaking a record that has stood for 60 years, with the majority of “mega-gifts” given by relatively young tech entrepreneurs, according to the latest Giving USA report.

Olympian & Philanthropist Ron Clarke Dies

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 17th June 2015 -  Australian Olympic running great and philanthropist, Ron Clarke, has died at the age of 78.

$1 Million in NAB Grants

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 16th June 2015 -  Not for Profit organisations from across Australia have shared in $1 million worth of grants from National Australia Bank.

Philanthropy Warning on Changes to Enviro Charities

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 9th June 2015 -  Donor peak body, Philanthropy Australia has warned in a submission to a Parliamentary inquiry that any new restrictions on environmental charities could impose more red tape on philanthropy.

NFP Grants to Create Disability Jobs

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 4th June 2015 -  Grants of up to $150,000 are being offered to charities in a bid to create innovative employment opportunities for young people with disability.

Last Call for Expressions of Interest for $100,000 Grant

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 4th June 2015 -  Victorian charities are being urged to submit Expressions of Interest to be part of this year’s Impact100 Melbourne Grant Program which closes Friday June 5.

Couple Makes Record Donation to University

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 2nd June 2015 -  A philanthropic Sydney couple have made an unprecedented $10.8 million donation to the University of Sydney’s nursing school.

Red Tape Cuts Heralded for Philanthropy

Lina Caneva, Friday, 29th May 2015 -  The Abbott Government has vowed to cut red tape in an effort to boost philanthropy in Australia.

Budget Investment in the Arts

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 13th May 2015 -  The interests of Australia’s cultural sector have been protected and advanced by the 2015-16 Federal Budget including a move to foster private sector support, according to Attorney-General Senator George Brandis.
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