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Researching Older Volunteers - South Australian Experience

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd April 2007 - A new report examines volunteering by older people, in particular in the South Australian context, looking at government policy and organisational practice. South Australia has…

US 'Hero' Promotes Community Foundations in Australia

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd April 2007 - The community sectors in Melbourne and Sydney have been abuzz with the recent visit by the advisor and former CEO of the US Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) – Peter…

The Australian Life Savers Bible

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th April 2007 - The Bible Society of Australia has launched a Bible for Aussie life savers- in honour of its 100 years of service in the Year of the Surf Life Saver. The custom-made Bible is called the…

Aussie Baby Boomers Optimistic

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th April 2007 - The mood amongst Australia’s baby boomers is mostly optimistic, according to new research. People over 50 believe they are lucky to be living in Australia. They are proud of…

Online Donors More Generous - Study

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th April 2007 - People who make online donations to charity give larger gifts than traditional donors but are less likely to remain loyal to the cause, according to a new US study on online giving.…

Victorian Pilot Project to Help Bridge Digital Divide

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th April 2007 - Grant-makers and corporate donors have joined with the Victorian Government to fund a pilot project to help bridge the digital divide. Primary school students in Melbourne’s inner…

Giving Circles - Opportunities & Challenges

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th April 2007 - Giving Circles are relatively new in Australia but a new study of a variety of giving circles in the US finds that they provide both opportunities and challenges for fundraisers. The…

Welfare and Enviro Groups Join Forces on Climate Change

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th April 2007 - Australia’s welfare, climate and environment groups have joined forces to tackle climate change. Four national welfare, climate and environment organisations met in Melbourne…

'Catalyst' To Promote Philanthropy Among Professionals

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th March 2007 - Promoting a culture of philanthropy among young professionals in Australia is paying off for the Sydney-based Not for Profit organisation Catalyst. As it launches its fifth year,…

Melbourne Community Foundation Hosts US Expert 'Super' Hero

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th March 2007 - Meet Peter Hero: The man who raised $US1.6 billion for the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and now hands out up to $US3 million per week in charitable grants! Peter Hero is the guest…

NFPs Must Make Better Use of Baby Boomer Volunteers

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th March 2007 - The surge of Baby Boomers will increase volunteering by older adults by 50% by the year 2020 – and double the number of older adult volunteers by the year 2036, according to a new…

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