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How the world gives during a time of social dislocation

Emma Sakellaris, Wednesday, 8th April 2020 - To come together to weather the immediate storm, a different approach to giving is needed, writes Emma Sakellaris, pointing to a rise in direct giving. The ubiquitous presence of …

Some thoughts on the bushfire crisis, charity and giving

Krystian Seibert, Tuesday, 21st January 2020 - Krystian Seibert reflects on what the outpouring of generosity sparked by the bushfire crisis means for giving in Australia. The bushfire crisis we’re currently experiencing in…

#GivingTuesday the day for good deeds, and an antidote to greed

Contributor, Thursday, 28th November 2019 - Hundreds of charities and not for profits have joined a fast-growing movement that’s emerging as a powerful antidote to end-of-year excess. Giving Tuesday, on 3 December, is set …

The share of Americans giving to charity has fallen post-recession

Luke Michael, Monday, 28th October 2019 - A new report has explored the impact of the recession on charitable giving The global financial crisis fuelled a 13 per cent decrease in the share of US households donating to charity,…

My Story – Maria da Graca Guerreiro

Contributor, Tuesday, 30th July 2019 - Rita Mu speaks with Maria da Graca Guerreiro about why she chose to leave money to ChildFund in her will and how she is hoping her own decision will inspire others to do the same. Having…

The UK’s super rich are shunning philanthropy

Luke Michael, Thursday, 18th July 2019 - Just one in 10 of the UK’s wealthiest people are regularly giving to charity, according to new research. A report from the Beacon Collaborative estimates that of the 18,000 ultra-high-net-worth…

Getting philanthropy to ‘yoga status’

Louise Kuramoto, Wednesday, 3rd July 2019 - Louise Kuramoto shares five lessons the Australian Communities Foundation learned from a recent trip to the US. It’s often said that philanthropic practice in the US is years ahead…

The power of community philanthropy

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 30th May 2019 - Brian Frederick had been in his job for about six months when he got a call from an attorney. The attorney explained that a local businessman Alfred Askew had passed away, leaving his…

Child trafficking in the modern world: A tragedy we can all help to fight without much effort

Contributor, Thursday, 30th May 2019 - This EOFY is the perfect opportunity to start making a stand and saving tax in the process. There are over 1 million children each year who are trafficked, sold or forced into the sex …

A moral dilemma: When philanthropy meets inequality

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 28th May 2019 - The moral authority of philanthropy in the face of increasing inequality is the most challenging question facing philanthropy today, says a leading US expert. Dr Jason Franklin,…

Policy boldness needed to encourage philanthropy

Krystian Seibert, Thursday, 2nd May 2019 - Krystian Seibert does a deep dive into Philanthropy Australia’s policy priorities, ahead of the upcoming election. On 15 April, Philanthropy Australia launched its Policy Priorities…

What volunteering wants: For the voluntary workforce to be valued and invested in

Adrienne Picone, Tuesday, 30th April 2019 - It is time for our political leaders to recognise the varying skills, abilities and value of Australia’s diverse volunteering community and appropriately invest and support this…

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