Staff Reporter, Monday, 30th June 2014 -
A group of Australian funders and partners have launched a national $1 million initiative in a bid to work differently to tackle some of Australia’s biggest social problems.…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 23rd January 2014 -
Not for Profit groups and community organisations can apply for a one-off grant as law firm Slater & Gordon gives away $30,000 in February.
The law firm says the funds will be given…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th December 2013 -
Australian Communities Foundation has secured a new program manager fresh from a position at an innovative trust in the UK to take on its role as Community and Donor Manager.
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th November 2013 -
The funds under management of one of Australia’s oldest and largest community foundations, the Australian Communities Foundation, has grown by more than 16 per cent to $45…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 10th October 2013 - Conflict of interest is a topical area of challenge for donors and grantmakers along with the thorny issue of the Management Expense Ratio (MER) – the percentage of funds that…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 3rd October 2013 -
A new collaborative giving circle has been set up in Melbourne with the aim of bringing 100 diverse donors together to make a significant community impact through local Not for Profits.…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th September 2013 -
Melbourne-based Not for Profit leader Jonathan Chapman will replace UK import Clare Brooks as CEO of the Australian Communities Foundation – one of the oldest and largest…
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th June 2013 -
Emerging Indigenous Leaders in Victoria are encouraged to apply for the Australian Communities Foundation’s fellowship.
Two leaders will be chosen as part of the leadership…
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 7th May 2013 -
While becoming a social entrepreneur may be the ‘cool thing to do,’ having a ‘rockstar’ mentality is not the right mindset when solving social problems,…
Australian philanthropists should talk about their giving to prompt others to follow their lead, according to international philanthropy expert, Roberta…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th March 2013 -
One of the oldest and largest community foundations in Australia, the Australian Communities Foundation (ACF) is planning a wide-reaching search for a new CEO.
The current CEO,…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 22nd November 2012 - Philanthropic leaders in Asia are looking to Australia to help grow their emerging philanthropic and social sectors. Pro Bono Australia Editor, Lina Caneva, spoke to visiting philanthropic…
