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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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, …
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 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…
Krystian Seibert does a deep dive into Philanthropy Australia’s policy priorities, ahead of the upcoming election.On 15 April, Philanthropy Australia launched its …
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 …