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Individuals Step Up to Tackle Society’s Biggest Problems

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 3rd March 2011 - Wealthy entrepreneurs and business leaders who are less risk-averse and more nimble than governments will help solve the world’s biggest issues in coming decades, according to two philanthropy experts.

Challenging Inequality : 2011 ACOSS National Conference

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 3rd March 2011 - National Welfare Peak Body, ACOSS is set to hold its 2011 National Conference in Melbourne on 29-30 March, and Pro Bono Australia is proud to be an official media partner.

Opinion

Australian Of the Year Lists NFP’s Hot Issues

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 24th February 2011 - Philanthropist, social entrepreneur and Australian of the Year, Simon McKeon has kicked off his newly raised public profile by outlining the top issues that he believes will shape the Not for Profit sector in 2011.

Donors Warned of NZ Earthquake Email Scams

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 24th February 2011 - Just days after the devastating Christchurch earthquake, the New Zealand Charities Commission has issued a warning to donors to beware of emails from unknown people asking for donations to support the Canterbury relief campaign.

2011 AbaF Awards – Call for Entries

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 17th February 2011 - Entries are open for the11th annual Australian Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) Awards in 2011.

Grants for Men’s Sheds

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 16th February 2011 - The humble backyard shed has long been revered as a special place by Australian men, but the potential for the shed to create connections and provide support for older and disadvantaged Australians is now being recognised, with the Federal Government

Text Message Donors Will Give More: Survey

Staff Reporter, Friday, 4th February 2011 - A US survey has found that donors pledging money via text message will donate again in the future, and are open to engaging with more traditional channels such as direct mail, email and online giving.

Commonwealth Bank Provides $5 million for Flood Affected Community Groups

Staff Reporter, Friday, 4th February 2011 - In the wake of criticism from the Community Council of Australia that Not for Profit organisations are being unfairly excluded from flood relief grants, the Commonwealth Bank has announced a $5 million package aimed at assisting flood affected Not fo

Extra Funding for NFPs Providing Disaster Relief

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 2nd February 2011 - The Gillard Government will provide an additional $1 million to assist Not for Profit organisations helping flood-affected Queenslanders.

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