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The Ethics of Giving – Public Lecture

Staff Reporter, Monday, 7th July 2003 -  The Asian-Pacific Centre for Philanthropy and Social Investment is hosting a public lecture by one of the worlds best known living philosophers, Professor Peter Singer.

Ebbing Tide of Donations – 2003 Givewell Survey

Staff Reporter, Monday, 7th July 2003 -  An analysis of the financial statements of hundreds of Australian charities has shown a rise in fundraising income much less than the rate of inflation as well as a lower rate of return for the fundraising dollars spent.

Temporary Protection Visa Policy

Staff Reporter, Monday, 7th July 2003 -  A report by researchers at RMIT University has for the first time provided an insight into the experiences, wellbeing and prospects of refugees living on Temporary Protection Visas (TPVs).

Volunteers & Direct Marketing – New NFP Awards

Staff Reporter, Monday, 7th July 2003 -  If you've had a great direct marketing campaign or you are looking for a way to honour the volunteers in your organisation, there are two new award programs calling for nominations that can help.

New Tax Guides for NFPs

Staff Reporter, Monday, 7th July 2003 -  The ATO's Deputy Commissioner for Small Business, Neil Mann, has launched a new series of Tax Office Not for Profit publications to replace CharityPack, GiftPack and ClubPack.

Senate Poverty Inquiry – NFP’s Respond

Staff Reporter, Monday, 7th July 2003 -  Public hearings before the Senate Poverty Inquiry being held in Canberra have been given some tough words from Third Sector representatives and welfare agencies.

Avoid Corporate Governance Quick Fix – Scholar

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd June 2003 -  International accounting scholar, Professor Jere Francis has warned Australia to move cautiously in mandating new corporate governance requirements suggesting that the failures evident in Enron, WorldCom and HIH will always occur.

Telstra’s Consultation on “Access For Everyone”

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd June 2003 -  Telstra has agreed that ongoing consultation with Peak Welfare Organisations is the key to the success of a program to provide affordable communications services to low income and financially disadvantaged customers called 'Access For Everyone'.

Looking to Corporates-SPAN Volunteer Tutor Program

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd June 2003 -  Cobbling together project funds is not new for many small and enthusiastic Not for Profits around Australia. But for one community co-op in Melbourne's north, help from the corporate world may be the only way of staying afloat!

Public Benevolent Institutions – New Tax Ruling

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd June 2003 -  The Australian Tax Office has issued a ruling on Income tax and fringe benefits tax for public benevolent institutions.

Governance – Your Questions Answered

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd June 2003 -  Effective governance for Not for Profit organisations has occupied much time on our Forum in recent weeks with the help of the author of The Book of the Board, David Fishel who has answered our readers questions.

Reference Group for Community Care Review

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd June 2003 -  The members of the Federal Government’s Reference Group for the Review of Community Care have been announced by Federal Minister for Ageing Kevin Andrews as the debate begins on issues of change!
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