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Volunteering Vic Flags Plans for Change

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 24th October 2013 -  Victoria’s peak body for volunteering has foreshadowed the adoption of a new governance model, including a new constitution and a new membership model for the organisation, which will be voted on at its Annual General Meeting in Melbourne today.

‘Homesick’ Doco Turns to Crowdfunding

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 24th October 2013 -  Funding the final stages of a documentary around the controversial issues homelessness and moving from the chaos and violent world of rooming houses to find a place to call home is proving more difficult than expected, says housing worker cum filmmaker Mick Cummins.

Successful ‘SEED’ Funding

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 24th October 2013 -  A Not for Profit organisation that works with long term unemployed people has received a Westpac Foundation Grant and today discusses how the funding allows the enterprise to continue to grow and provide invaluable services to the community.

eftpos Decides – Two Charities to Share $2m

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 23rd October 2013 -  Electronic funds management company, eftpos has named two charities who will receive around a $1million each as part of its national Giveback campaign.

More Risks Key to Future of Philanthropy

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 23rd October 2013 -  Australian social entrepreneurs need to be more flexible and take more risk in the world of philanthropy, the Nexus Australian Youth Summit in Sydney has been told.

Charity Regulator Rewards Young Researchers

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 23rd October 2013 -  Two young researchers have been recognised for their contribution to the Not for Profit sector with an award granted by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission and the Australia New Zealand Third Sector Researcher Incorporated.

Government Funds Dry Up for Youth Projects

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 23rd October 2013 -  A nationally recognised youth-transition-to-employment Not for Profit, Youth Connect may have to shut down three of its major projects because of changes to Federal and State funding arrangements.

Gen Y and Woolgrowers Spread Awareness of Homelessness

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd October 2013 -  A NSW Woolgrowing family has has made a short film charting the extensive work being undertaken by Not for Profits tackling homelessness in Sydney as part of a ‘wool blanket’ donation program.

Call for Collaboration in Disaster Relief

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd October 2013 -  The Australian philanthropic sector has been urged to collaborate in providing natural disaster support and to consider the longer-term recovery of affected communities.

Call for Equality for Students with Disability

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd October 2013 -  Australian students with disabilities are still being denied the rights of an inclusive education enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, according to a Not for Profit White Paper to be launched this week.

‘Super’ Solution to Solve the Big Issues

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd October 2013 -  A national summit of young Australian philanthropists has been told that a superannuation fund could be the solution to solving some of the world's systemic social challenges.

SMS Giving Launched

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd October 2013 -  Mobile donation platform, GiveEasy has launched an Australian SMS text message ‘giving’ system for Australian charities ahead of the telcos.
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