Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 20th June 2018 - The Australian Senate has agreed to establish a select committee to undertake an inquiry into charity fundraising in the 21st century.The proposal, which was brought before the …
Estelle Stathoulis, Friday, 18th May 2018 - Shopping centre giant, Scentre, has publicly denounced “charity-muggers” from operating in their shopping centres with charities caught in the middle.Following Scentre’s…
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 24th April 2018 - Major peak bodies in the not-for-profit sector have launched a “desperately needed” policy to improve how charities handle complaints. These 11 peak national bodies – including…
Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 14th February 2018 - A high-level inquiry has called for sweeping reform of fundraising regulations to make charities more accountable for how they spend public donations, after it found “corruption…
Contributor, Tuesday, 13th February 2018 - Time is running out to get your tickets to the Fundraising Institute Australia’s (FIA) 41st international fundraising conference, to be held at the Sydney International Convention…
Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 6th December 2017 - The social sector has welcomed the government’s proposed Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) reforms including a move away from plans to limit environmental advocacy.The Minister…
Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 6th December 2017 - Australians are donating less to charity – by about $1 billion a year – as not-for-profit organisations move to find new ways to raise the funds to deliver community services,…
Wendy Williams, Thursday, 19th October 2017 - A new independent authority has been established to help raise the bar for fundraisers around best practice and ethical conduct.The Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) has announced…
Lina Caneva, Friday, 4th August 2017 - Annual one-stop reporting to the national charity regulator for organisations with deductible gift recipient status (DGRs) would reduce red tape burden, according to peak body…
Rachel McFadden, Wednesday, 5th July 2017 - New UK legislation which would fine charities for failing to adhere to a no-contact list is not required in Australia, the nation’s peak body representing professional fundraising…
Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 14th June 2017 - Small Australian charities are being given the chance to get a free education boost.Fundraising consultancy and social enterprise Fish Community Solutions has announced its Fish…
Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 13th June 2017 - Fundraising in Australia is set to be governed by a new code in a bid to reflect best practice and meet community expectations.Following an extensive review, the Fundraising Institute…
