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Online Petitions – The New Activism Tool for Success?

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 8th November 2012 -  Online petitions are now dominating much of the activism space in Australia, especially for Not for Profits. But the big question is: do they really work? Journalist Jackie Hanafie follows this latest trend.

Homelessness Service Awards Open

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 8th November 2012 -  Nominations are open for the 2013 National Homelessness Services Achievement Awards that recognise outstanding achievements made by community organisations in supporting homeless people.

Tax Concession Paper Needs Careful Consideration

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 8th November 2012 -  The recently published NFP Sector Tax Concessions Working Paper poses 51 questions that require careful consideration, according fundraising expert Dr Ted Flack who goes as far as to describe the "ATO clearing house" option for tax-deductible gifts as ‘disturbing’.

Fundraising Challenges Revealed – Survey

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 7th November 2012 -  New research reveals that the two greatest challenges facing fundraising in Australia are competition and economic uncertainty.

Not for Profits Need to Embrace Mobile Technology

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 7th November 2012 -  The time is right for Australian Not for Profits to develop a mobile strategy as part of their social media plan, says US Consultant, Rolfe Larson.

Online Forum to Engage NFPs in Code Consultation

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 7th November 2012 -  Not for Profits are being urged to join an Online Forum as part of the development of a Consultation Code to underpin the National Compact.

Tax Concessions & the NFP Sector

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th November 2012 -  The Federal Government’s Not-for-profit Sector Tax Concession Working Group has released a discussion paper seeking public submissions on how tax concessions can be improved to assist the NFP sector.

Global Philanthropy and Beyond

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Friday, 2nd November 2012 -  Entirely new forms of giving, using new financial mechanisms are changing the face of international philanthropy as we know it, according to Dr Carol Adelman who recently delivered the 2012 Heloise Waislitz Oration, titled Global Philanthropy and Beyond, in Melbourne.

Changemakers – Leza Sullivan

Staff Reporter, Friday, 2nd November 2012 -  Leza Sullivan, Therapeutic Services Manager for Bravehearts, is profiled in Changemakers - a regular column which examines inspiring people and their careers in the Not for Profit sector.

New Chief for Vision Australia

Staff Reporter, Friday, 2nd November 2012 -  Vision Australia has appointed New Zealander, Ron Hooton, as its new chief executive.

Finalists Announced for Australian of the Year Awards 2013

Staff Reporter, Friday, 2nd November 2012 -  Community volunteers and philanthropists feature in the State and Territory finalists for Australian of the Year 2013, including high profile Victorian businessman and philanthropist Harold Mitchell AC.

Closing the Gap on Indigenous Employment? Not Quite

Staff Reporter, Friday, 2nd November 2012 -  In this article from The Conversation, Nicholas Biddle looks at the disparity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians in employment.
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