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The Spillover Effect: A Tour of American Democracy

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 2nd September 2014 - In her final blog as the Fulbright Professional Scholar in Non-profit Leadership, Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine reflects on what she describes as the most surprising element of her …

Aussie Giving Trends and Predictions Mixed – Survey

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 27th August 2014 - New research shows Not for Profit leaders are quite positive about the philanthropic climate but warn that corporate giving is on the decline. The latest Giving Trends and Predictions…

Good CSR Makes Good Business Sense – Report

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 27th August 2014 - A survey of 2,500 businesses in 34 economies finds that businesses are being driven towards more socially and environmentally sustainable practices not simply by brand building…

More Hurdles for Indigenous Schooling: Report

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 26th August 2014 - Threats of welfare loss alone don’t work to get Indigenous students to school, new research has revealed. University of Melbourne researchers have found that Indigenous…

Top Methods that Encourage Charity Giving: Research Findings

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 19th August 2014 - New Australian research into social media in the Not for Profit sector has identified the top three methods charities employ to encourage people to give. Monash University researcher…

Fears for Sydney’s Disadvantaged – Report

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 19th August 2014 - New research has revealed a deep and persistent disadvantage for low income households in Sydney at a time when the looming Federal Budget looks set to hit those on the margins hardest.…

Australian Red Cross Marks 100 Years

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 31st July 2014 - In celebration of its 100th year, the Australian Red Cross has released a comprehensive retelling of its history in the book – The Power of Humanity, 100 years of Australian …

Corporate Social Responsibility: Fatally Compromised

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 30th July 2014 - Corporate social responsibility is fatally compromised and, in the hands of multinational corporations, often does more harm than good, according to a prominent business ethicist.…

Charities Fail on Online Donation Opportunities

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 29th July 2014 - New research in the UK reveals that charity websites are failing to maximise the opportunity for online donations. An audit of 50 top charity websites by Not for Profit IT provider…

Suicide Not a ‘Selfish’ Act – NFP Report

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 24th July 2014 - A Not for Profit study of Australians who have attempted suicide found many made the attempt feeling they were “a burden” and believed their family and friends would…

Corporate Heavyweights Find Camaraderie

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 16th July 2014 - In this month’s Executive Insight, Pro Bono News speaks with Debbie Haski-Leventhal, the founder of a network forging research connections between CSR professionals, Not…

Disadvantaged Youth Have Poor Financial Literacy – Study

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 10th July 2014 - Young Australians from disadvantaged backgrounds are behind the pack on financial literacy compared to other countries, according to an international study. The report –…

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