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Governance Scholarships for NFPs

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 1st November 2012 -  Directors and senior managers in Not for Profit (NFP) organisations are being offered full scholarships to undertake a Certificate in Governance course.

Legislation Introduced on Pokies Reforms

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 1st November 2012 -  Controversial legislation to tackle gambling addiction and poker machine reform has been introduced into Federal Parliament paving the way for a pre-commitment trial in the ACT.

Researchers Track US Foundation Distributions

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 1st November 2012 -  US philanthropic research organisation, The Foundation Center, has released new research that examines the payout practices and spending patterns of more than 1,000 larger U.S. independent foundations.

Greens Amendments Seal ACNC Fate

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 1st November 2012 -  The Australian Greens amendments to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission Bill (ACNC) which passed through both Houses Federal Parliament have sealed the fate of the charity regulator.

Making a National Disability Insurance Scheme Real

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 1st November 2012 -  As the Federal Government prepares to release its draft legislation to establish the National Disability Insurance Scheme, the Minister for Disability Reform, Jenny Macklin has outlined the elements of the Bill in a speech to the National Press Club in Canberra.

Community Legal Centres Survive on Volunteers & Pro Bono – Survey

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 1st November 2012 -  Almost 60,000 hours of pro bono legal work was provided through Community Legal Centres across Australia in the last twelve months, according to new research.

Community Pay Rise Closer

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 31st October 2012 -  Pay rises for some 150,000 community workers have moved a step close after legislation passed in the Senate.

Charity Regulator Passed in Senate

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 31st October 2012 -  The legislation to establish a national charity regulator, the ACNC has passed through the Senate with amendments from the Australian Greens.

CSR Changemakers – Paula Benson

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 31st October 2012 -  Paula Benson, General Manager of Corporate Responsibility at NAB, is profiled in CSR Changemakers - a new column which examines inspiring people and their careers in the Corporate Social Responsibility sector.

Creating Shared Value: How do We Align Commercial & Social Interests?

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 31st October 2012 -  In less than 2 weeks, Mark Kramer - Senior Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Managing Director of FSG and co-author of the Creation of Shared Value concept – will speak exclusively at the Creation of Shared Value Forum in Melbourne on November 14.

The Very Seductive Social License to Operate – a Reality Check

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 31st October 2012 -  The social license to operate is a seductive concept, as it speaks to the business case for community relations, a traditionally ‘soft’ part of corporate life, according to Dr Leeora Black founder and managing director of the Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility.
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