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Computer Giant Takes on Geelong Not for Profit

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd July 2001 - It’s a classic David and Goliath story…Microsoft, the worlds largest computer company run by one of the world’s richest men, Bill Gates has shut down a small Geelong charity that provides…

One for the 'Only in America' File

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th July 2001 - News from the Los Angeles Times and Daily Grist magazine reports that you can now plan to have your cremated ashes sunk in the ocean as part of an eco-friendly artificial reef! A company…

Legal Information Online

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th July 2001 - Australian Law Online, is a new web site and free national telephone hotline that the federal Government says will make it easier for Australians to solve their legal problems. Australian…

Volunteer Work in Australia - The Big Picture

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th July 2001 - Volunteer Work makes an important contribution to national life and never more so than in the last twelve months. A nation-wide survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows…

Donor-Advised Funds Taking Off in Australia

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th July 2001 - Donor-Advised Funds are fast becoming the hottest new vehicle for charitable giving in Australia. Experts say the hassle free charitable gift fund is now being used as a precursor…

Pro Bono Australia - International IT Award Finali

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th July 2001 - We have some exciting news to share with our readers….Pro Bono Australia has made the top one hundred finalists in the international Stockholm Challenge Awards for 2001. The Stockholm…

Salary Packaging Update: Adelaide Offer!

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th July 2001 - Our recent article on salary packaging in the Not for Profit sector saw a flurry of interest and opinions on our Forum site. Now there is a chance to find out more plus a special offer to…

Opportunity International Talks Micro Economy

Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th June 2001 - Opportunity International Australia is a Not for Profit pioneer of micro-enterprise development (MED) services so it is fitting that the keynote speaker at a special presentation…

Bequests - An Unfinished Picture

Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th June 2001 - When a little old lady leaves her millions to an animal welfare group in honour of her beloved feline companion ‘Fluffy’ it makes national headlines. But information generally about…

Charities Inquiry Report Due

Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th June 2001 - The Inquiry into the Definition of Charities and related organisations will make its report to the Federal Government on June 30th after being granted a three-month extension. The…

Victoria Addresses Fraud in Fundraising

Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th June 2001 - The Victorian Government has moved to amend the Fundraising Appeals Act to tighten loopholes to stop unscrupulous operators, to lift the administrative burden on small charities…

Volunteers Open Directory Project

Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th June 2001 - Even the Internet needs volunteers according to a new web based Not for Profit called dmoz.org! This organisation is planning to build the largest human-edited directory and search…

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