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Harnessing the wisdom of crowds

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 26th September 2019 - Democracy is not a monologue, it has to be a conversation among many, says one of Canada’s leading experts on civic engagement. Sevaun Palvetzian, CEO of CivicAction, told audiences…

Philanthropists changing the face of Australia recognised in top awards

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 23rd July 2019 - Art dealer and philanthropist Phillip Bacon AM has taken home this year’s top Australian Philanthropy Award for his contributions to the arts. Bacon, a director at Opera Australia,…

Make money, make impact

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 17th June 2019 - As the co-founder of Impact Generation Partners and co-chair of Philanthropy Australia, Amanda Miller is bringing business, private investors and social entrepreneurs together…

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…

Opinion

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…

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