Staff Reporter, Monday, 8th September 2008 -
The Australian Tax Office is investigating the compliance practices of Australia’s growing number of private foundations known as Prescribed Private Funds or PPFs after…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 8th September 2008 -
A new report by Australia Institute argues that community groups should be very careful about signing an agreement or Compact with the Rudd Government that would set out their future…
Staff Reporter, Friday, 5th September 2008 -
The Federal Government has moved on its election promise to provide petrol money for volunteers by calling for funding applications.
Not for Profit organisations can receive up…
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 -
An executive from the Not for Profit sector and a senior public servant will co-chair the Federal Government’s expert panel set up to develop a National Compact with Australia’s…
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 -
One of the first Australian corporations to build a volunteer program, the National Australia Bank (NAB) has released a ten year review of its program at the Volunteering Australia…
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 -
Queensland’s Communities Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr has outlined some of the challenges facing volunteering in the 21st century at the 12th National Conference on Volunteering…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th August 2008 - Volunteering Australia – 12th National Conference on Volunteering
September 3 – 5, 2008 – Radisson Resort Gold Coast
Social Ventures Australia – Non …
Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th August 2008 -
A clear reporting structure will bring big gains to the Not for Profit sector, especially from corporate benefactors according to Social Ventures Australia CEO Michael Traill in…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th August 2008 -
Just as Australia begins the process of establishing a social Compact between the Federal Government and the Not for Profit Sector, the UK is putting its own Compact under review after…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th August 2008 -
Charities that are not investing ethically risk losing the support of the public according to a new survey.
A majority (83%) of people would be less likely or unwilling to give to a charity…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th August 2008 -
The British media is reporting that an argument among management and trustees of the Shaw Trust over plans to expand into Australia prompted the sudden dismissal of its chief executive.…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th August 2008 -
The Australian Direct Marketing Association which represents many major Australian charities says the Federal Government’s proposal to expand the operation of the Do Not…