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Practitioners Go the Extra Mile for a Good Cause

Contributor, Tuesday, 19th December 2017 -  Volunteering can enrich your life with new purpose and put your hard-earned skills to work at the same time, writes Nina Hendy in this article that first appeared in CPA Australia’s INTHEBLACK.
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Disability Sector Calls on States to Value Advocacy as Federal Govt Announces $5M Funding

Wendy Williams, Monday, 18th December 2017 -  The disability sector has welcomed the announcement of more than $5 million of federal funding for advocacy work, and called on the states and territories to look to the federal government’s example.

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The Royal Commission’s Final Report Has Landed – Now to Make Sure There is an Adequate Redress Scheme

Contributor, Monday, 18th December 2017 -  Australian governments and major social institutions now have not only the opportunity, but the responsibility, to create lasting social change, writes QUT professor Dr Ben Mathews, in this article first published in The Conversation.
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Face to Face Fundraising Ramps Up Disclosure

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 14th December 2017 -  The self-regulatory body for face-to-face fundraising in Australia has taken “decisive action” to strengthen and upgrade its transparency and disclosure requirements in a bid to ensure the “vital source” of charity donors has a sustainable fu

Opinion

Effective Outcomes Measurement Is More Than Just Accountability

Andrew Cairns, Wednesday, 13th December 2017 -  Measuring outcomes isn’t just about accountability –  it can make not-for-profit organisations more effective and maximise impact, writes Andrew Cairns, Community Sector Banking CEO.

Opinion

Three Questions That Will Ensure Your Not For Profit Survives

Doug Taylor, Wednesday, 13th December 2017 -  There are three questions that a not-for-profit board should address to be confident it will survive into the future, writes Doug Taylor, a director at welfare provider Uniting.

Opinion

Now Is The Time For NFPs to Embrace Innovation

Geoff Gourley, Wednesday, 13th December 2017 -  One10 founder Geoff Gourley offers insight into the wide world of innovation strategy and tips for embracing its power.

What’s Up With Corporate Volunteering in Tasmania?

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 13th December 2017 -  New research in Tasmania shows a low but growing interest from local businesses in implementing programs that encourage their employees to volunteer during work hours.
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Save the Children Australia and Child Wise Announce Merger

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 13th December 2017 -  Children’s aid charity Save the Children Australia and child protection agency Child Wise have announced their intention to merge by the end of the year.

Call for Changes to Media Regulations Relating to Race-Based Reporting

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 13th December 2017 -  New not-for-profit research has called for the strengthening of media regulations in relation to race-based reporting to prevent perpetuating negative stereotypes.
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