Rita Mu speaks with Maria da Graca Guerreiro about why she chose to leave money to ChildFund in her will and how she is hoping her own decision will inspire others to do the same.…
Many Not for Profits rely heavily on bequests left from supporters, but an emergence of wills created online and through mobile apps could significantly damage this source…
Make sure your Not for Profit benefits from one of the fastest growing income streams – wills and bequests – by taking part in the latest workshops and masterclasses…
Pro Bono Australia’s Guide to Giving publication will celebrate its 25th year in 2015 – a publication that puts Not for Profit organisations in front of 56,000…
Research reveals half of the nation’s personal wealth, or a whopping $2.55 trillion, is left in limbo because it is not covered by a will.
Forty-seven per cent of adult…
Despite the tough financial times CARE Australia has been able to turn around its bequest program in under 12 months with the help of some ‘best practice’ initiatives,…
What is your Legacy? – Your Money or Your Life! Pro Bono Australia contributor and family foundation expert Dr Robb Musgrove looks at legacies in estate planning.…
It’s a common misconception that Australians with a very high disposable income are more likely to leave money to charity in a will, according to a new survey.
A survey…
New US research has found that people who name charities in their wills are more likely to have been steady donors during their lifetimes.
The study was conducted by the Centre…
Not for Profits seeking bequests should be giving the bequestor and their families more involvement in how the bequest is spent and this should be promoted in their advertising…
Bequest Societies are relatively new to Australia but the Peter Mac Cancer Centre in Melbourne is finding the concept a winner for donors and the organisation.
Peter Mac…