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It’s time to solve it, Australia!

Contributor, Thursday, 18th April 2019 - Got a complex problem? Get the training, tools and potentially even the funding you need to tackle it, writes Jessica Roth, director of Social Impact Hub. From obesity to environmental…

What philanthropy wants: A more giving Australia

Sarah Wickham, Tuesday, 16th April 2019 - The federal election has come at a critical time for Australian philanthropy, writes Philanthropy Australia policy and research manager Sarah Wickham, as part of a series of articles…

NFPs Rethink Opioid Flushed Gifts

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 25th February 2019 - A growing list of universities, museums and not for profits around the world are reviewing their philanthropic relationship with members of the Sackler family over their role in …

Rejected Donation Calls Fundraising Practices into Question

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 18th January 2019 - A move by Beyond Blue to reject a donation raised via gay pornography has sparked discussion over fundraising rules and regulations. David Marshall decided to raise money for Beyond…

Philanthropy Australia Changes its Governance Structure

Luke Michael, Monday, 3rd December 2018 - The peak body for philanthropy in Australia has changed its governance structure in hopes of creating a stronger, more inclusive membership environment. A special resolution…

Philanthropist Pledges $100 Million to Support Australian Journalism

Luke Michael, Thursday, 29th November 2018 - Australian philanthropist Judith Neilson will donate $100 million to create an independent journalism institute in Sydney. The Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas…

Charities Welcome Foreign Donation Bill’s Passage Through Senate

Luke Michael, Friday, 16th November 2018 - The charity sector is celebrating the passing of the foreign donations bill through the Senate, after the federal government amended the bill to protect charitable advocacy. The…

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Reflections on the ACNC Review

Sarah Wickham, Thursday, 20th September 2018 - Recommendations from the recently released review of Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission legislation were positive overall, but there were a number of key missed…

Philanthropic Leader Calls to Overhaul Economic System

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 13th September 2018 - A philanthropic leader wants to take philanthropy to “the next level” and address “the flaw at the heart of economics”, by overhauling the capitalist economy to see the measurement…

Increasing Transparency of Australian Philanthropy

Luke Michael, Thursday, 6th September 2018 - Philanthropy is set to be “more strategic, responsive and transparent”, with the launch of an online platform advocates say provides “unprecedented insight” into the distribution…

US Philanthropy Leader Warns Against Spending On ‘Fad’ Issues

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 5th September 2018 - An international philanthropy leader is warning Australia not to follow in America’s footsteps by letting wealth lead to careless philanthropic spending. Larry Kramer, the …

Why Investing in an Awards Event Brings Results

Paul Carter, Wednesday, 25th July 2018 - You can’t be what you can’t see, a saying goes. So for an organisation, investing in an annual awards event is an effective way to model good practice and escalate positive change, a …

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