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Look how far we’ve come: Impact investing

Look how far we’ve come: Impact investing

“Given the opportunity, people from all walks will step forward to do things that put impact at the heart of performance.”

Wendy Williams | 2 July 2020

Impact investing over 20 years: A timeline
Social Finance
Calls for Australia to tackle the SDGs with the same urgency as COVID-19
Social Affairs
Organisations named and shamed for refusing to join National Redress Scheme
Social Affairs
The food empire solving youth homelessness
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New government fund to encourage investment in women-led enterprises
Social Finance

New government fund to encourage investment in women-led enterprises

Luke Michael | 2 July 2020

The fund will take a gender lens investment approach and use the private sector to help meet Australia’s developmental objectives 

Philanthropy leaders share insights into funding intentions and directions
Philanthropy  |  RESET 2020 case study

Philanthropy leaders share insights into funding intentions and directions

Julia Keady | 2 July 2020

Watch the highlights from a two-part live show with five philanthropy sector leaders.

Why youth services must be accessible
Social Affairs  |  Youth matters
Why youth services must be accessible

Issy Orosz | 1 July 2020

The role of management in government engagement
Policy  |  Happenings on the hill
The role of management in government engagement

Neil Pharaoh | 1 July 2020

The Indigenous-led solutions being pushed to the back of decision making
Social Affairs
The Indigenous-led solutions being pushed to the back of decision making

Maggie Coggan | 1 July 2020

Housing Choices Australia moves west in multi-million dollar merger
Governance
Housing Choices Australia moves west in multi-million dollar merger

Maggie Coggan | 1 July 2020

Aussie B Corps vow to become 'better together'
Good Business
Aussie B Corps vow to become 'better together'

Luke Michael | 1 July 2020

How business can thrive and look after the planet at the same time
Good Business  |  Hot Topic
How business can thrive and look after the planet at the same time

Nikki Stefanoff | 30 June 2020

Big Melbourne corporates sign up to renewable future
Good Business
Big Melbourne corporates sign up to renewable future

Maggie Coggan | 30 June 2020

Bridging the disability information gap for remote Indigenous communities
Social Affairs
Bridging the disability information gap for remote Indigenous communities

Luke Michael | 30 June 2020

Companies call on Facebook to #StopHateforProfit
Good Business
Companies call on Facebook to #StopHateforProfit

Luke Michael | 29 June 2020

What NFP workers need to know about care in the time of COVID – Part four
Careers  |  Opinion
What NFP workers need to know about care in the time of COVID – Part four

Rachel Clark | 29 June 2020

OPINION
Issy Orosz
"As a young person, I am biased but justified in saying that youth services are a crucial part of Australian society."

- Issy Orosz

Neil Pharaoh
“If you are an organisation that is committed to solving complex social problems, then you will need to be engaged in successful government engagement strategy at a managerial level.”

- Neil Pharaoh

Rachel Clark
"Ultimately, investing in our communication toolbox of strategies helps human-centred practitioners have greater impact in their advocacy for themselves, and in turn, others."

- Rachel Clark
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A step-by-step guide to impact investing

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) has published a new handbook on impact investing. Two years in the making, the guide aims to help investors navigate what impact investing really is, and put in place a strategy that works to achieve their goals.

Teen recognised for Indigenous human rights work

Liberty Victoria has honoured Arrente and Garrwa teen Dujuan Hoosan with the Young Voltaire Human Rights Award. At the age of 12, Hoosan was the youngest person ever to address the UN, where he asked global leaders to support Australia to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years, and for First Nations languages to be taught in schools.

Fellowships worth $50,000 up for grabs

Applications for the 2021 Westpac Social Change Fellowships are now open, giving 10 social changemakers access to a bespoke leadership and personal development training program worth up to $50,000. Apply here, or nominate someone that would benefit from the scholarship here.

Paul Ramsay Foundation provides $18 million NFP boost

The Paul Ramsay Foundation is bringing forward an extra $18 million in emergency funding to support Australian not for profits and for-purpose organisations struggling during the COVID-19 crisis. This funding is in addition to the $9 million committed in March to help at the start of the pandemic lockdown.   

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