Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th December 2013 -
The Coalition Government has appointed a controversial opponent of the Human Rights Commission, Timothy Wilson as Australia’s new Human Rights Commissioner.
Wilson, who…
Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 17th December 2013 -
A promising rise in the disclosure of philanthropic gifts and an increased interest in impact investing are among key trends from 2013 with potential to transform the way Australians…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th December 2013 -
Retention of quality people is critical for all organisations, especially Not for Profits, according to the National Head of Social Sector Banking at Westpac, Barry Thatcher, who…
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th December 2013 -
Three out of four adults in the UK would not donate to a charity which had failed to submit its financial accounts and returns to that country’s charity regulator, new research…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th December 2013 -
A new nationwide survey says Australians are giving less to charity, with the average annual donation amount dropping from $317 to $283 – a trend not seen in other research in…
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 26th November 2013 -
Described as the world’s largest petition platform, Change.org has reached more than 50 million users globally – and has just cracked the 1.5 million mark in Australia.…
Staff Reporter, Friday, 22nd November 2013 -
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission has released four animated videos designed to make it easier for charities to understand their obligations.
The release…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th November 2013 -
The national Cancer Council and Diabetes Australia will help drive awareness about diabetes and skin cancer with an integrated social media campaign as Australians are asked to…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th November 2013 -
The young social entrepreneur behind Thankyou Group has been named the Victorian Young Australian of the Year.
Daniel Flynn, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Thankyou Group…
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 29th October 2013 -
The Australian charity regulator, the ACNC, and a number of sector leaders have strongly defended the agency’s operations after claims by some former staff that the organisation…
Staff Reporter, Friday, 25th October 2013 -
Finalists in the national ‘Unleashed Awards’, which recognises young people who are shaping positive change in innovative ways, including two indigenous teenagers,…
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd October 2013 -
Mobile donation platform, GiveEasy has launched an Australian SMS text message ‘giving’ system for Australian charities ahead of the telcos.
GiveEasy’s Business…