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MEDIA, JOBS & RESOURCES for the COMMON GOOD
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Ellie Cooper is a journalist covering the social sector.

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Crowdfunding Bill Falls Short

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Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 9th March 2016 -  Controversy surrounds the Federal Government’s crowd-sourced equity funding bill, which social businesses hoped would “democratise finance”.

Pet Paradise Supports Guide Dogs

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Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 9th March 2016 -  The profits from a $6 million, five-star pet hotel in Adelaide will be used to enhance the quality of life for people living with disability, writes Ellie Cooper in this week’s Spotlight on Social Enterprise.

Forming Bonds Between Businesses and Advocates

Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 9th March 2016 -  While corporations and advocacy groups often appear to be on opposing sides, advocates are keen to build relationships with businesses to achieve change. Ellie Cooper investigates.

Push for Benefit Corporation Law

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Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 9th March 2016 -  Changes to Australia’s Corporations Act are being drafted to create “benefit corporations” – a new form of for-profit for-purpose business – that will be put to government later this year.

Businesses Must Embrace Storytelling

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Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 9th March 2016 -  The power of storytelling should be used to leverage the support of stakeholders for strategic activities such as corporate volunteering, according to a business communication expert.

Appetite for Impact Investment set at $18B

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 8th March 2016 -  Over the next five years investor demand for impact investment is expected to reach $18 billion, according to a landmark report.

First Government Funded Domestic Violence Unit Opens

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Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 8th March 2016 -  The first of 12 specialist domestic violence units funded by $15 million from the Federal Government launched on Monday, the eve of International Women’s Day.

Podcast: Are Millennials too Selfish for the Social Sector?

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Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 1st March 2016 -  Millennials have been described as lazy, narcissistic, entitled and apathetic. So what will it mean for the social sector – populated by people who want to make a difference – as this same generation begins to hold positions of influence?

A Recipe for Change

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Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 24th February 2016 -  Community and food go hand-in-hand, and a passion for both led Christine Smith to start an organisation that helps vulnerable people create a fresh start, writes Ellie Cooper in this week’s Spotlight on Social Enterprise. Five years ago Christine Smith…

NFP CEO Moves to Private Sector

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Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 24th February 2016 -  Outgoing Foodbank Australia CEO, Jason Hincks, will join the private sector as an executive in Karrikins Group to help grow community investment. He discussed his change of direction with journalist Ellie Cooper. Hincks, who was also the former Chief Operating…
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