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Changing Perceptions of Fundraising

Luke Michael, Monday, 24th September 2018 - Katherine Raskob is CEO of Fundraising Institute Australia, the largest representative body for the charitable fundraising sector. She is this week’s Changemaker. When young…

Charities Urged to Voice Concerns About Fundraising Red Tape

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 25th July 2018 - Charities need to take a stand in making submissions to a Senate fundraising inquiry, uniting behind solutions to offload red-tape burdens, social sector voices say. Community…

Senate Approves Inquiry into Charity Fundraising

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 …

Scentre Cracks Down on Charity ‘Chuggers’ at Westfield Malls

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…

Charity Sector Looks To Improve Complaint Handling

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…

NSW RSL Inquiry Prompts Calls for Sweeping Fundraising Reform

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…

Get With The (Donor) Program at FIA Conference 2018

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…

Sector Welcomes ‘Sensible’ DGR Reforms

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…

Australians Give Less as NFPs Move to Find New Revenue

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,…

New Authority to Oversee Fundraising Code

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…

Annual Reporting for DGRs Will Reduce Red Tape Burden – FIA

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…

UK Charity Opt-Out Service ‘Unnecessary’ in Australia

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…

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