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WASHfunders.org Top Philanthropic Innovator

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 3rd November 2014 - Funders working together to solve the world's water crisis, known as WASHfunders.org, is a global initiative that has been recognised as one of 10 top innovators in a recent report on global philanthropy.

Potter Foundation Funds Technology Initiative

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 30th October 2014 - The National Science and Technology Centre - Questacon- has revealed a major partnership with The Ian Potter Foundation which is providing a $7.8 million grant for new initiatives to engage young people with technology and innovation.

Division on Philanthropy’s Gender Bias

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 28th October 2014 - Barriers for women in philanthropy remain despite generational change de-emphasising traditional gender roles, prominent philanthropists have told a Melbourne summit.

Australia’s Only Challenge to Be Ambitious: Owen

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 28th October 2014 - Australia’s next generation of philanthropists and changemakers must be more ambitious and avoid complacency, Foundation for Young Australians CEO Jan Owen warned a Melbourne conference this week.

Encouraging Young Philanthropists Online

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 23rd October 2014 - A new online giving portal hopes to empower children to support the needs of disadvantaged children and families with the aim of developing a philanthropic culture in young Australians.

Social Impact Share Take-Up

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 22nd October 2014 - A national share offer to raise capital for investment for Australia’s Not for Profit sector has received its first application from an existing Community 21 shareholder, Able Australia.

Millennials Pushing for Social Change

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 21st October 2014 - Millennials, who are often maligned as a the “me generation” and a selfish group of citizens that are impatient and filled with a sense of entitlement, actually have the power to change the face of the Not for Profit sector, a visiting US impact

Role of Philanthropy in Multicultural Communities

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 21st October 2014 - The role of philanthropy in Australia needs to be re- assessed in terms of assisting ageing communities, particularly multicultural communities to age well, a new report has found.

$1million Uni Gift To “Change Lives”

Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 17th October 2014 - Philanthropist and University of Queensland alumnus Bill Bowness, who overcame financial hardship and a severe stutter to forge a successful business career, is now donating $1 million to help others beat the same challenges.

Zuckerberg Donates to Ebola Fight

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 16th October 2014 - Facebook founder and philanthropist Mark Zuckerberg and his wife have pledged $US25 million to the US Centers for Disease Control Foundation to help fight the deadly Ebola disease - one of the largest single donations so far.

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