MEDIA, JOBS & RESOURCES for the COMMON GOOD

Wendy Williams is a journalist specialising in the not-for-profit sector and broader social economy. She has been the editor of Pro Bono News since 2018.

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$2 Million Grant Helps Give Australians in Need A Fair Go

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Wendy Williams, Thursday, 21st September 2017 -  A total of 200 community organisations working to create a fairer, more inclusive Australia have received a share of $2 million in grant funding.

Future Uncertain for Disability Organisations Following Funding Cuts

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 19th September 2017 -  Disability representative organisations (DRO) have launched a campaign to #SavePDA amid claims the not for profit and its partner organisations in the national peaks consortium could go out of business following changes to government funding.

$1.2M for NFPs and Social Enterprises Supporting Regional Communities

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 18th September 2017 -  Social enterprises that support Australian regional communities and the unique environmental issues impacting them are for the first time able to apply for a share in $1.2 million in grant funding, alongside not for profits.

On the Homestretch

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 18th September 2017 -  Paul McDonald is the CEO of Anglicare Victoria, which delivers out of home care and family support to vulnerable children, young people and families. He is this week’s Changemaker.

Technology as a Force For Good

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Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 13th September 2017 -  Hackers are using technology as a force for good to help not for profits solve their “Goldilocks problems”.

Ignoring Social Housing is a Recipe for Failure Expert Warns

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 12th September 2017 -  Throwing money at crisis responses to homelessness while ignoring social housing is a recipe for failure, an Irish expert on homelessness has warned Australia.

Boosting Philanthropy For A Stronger Australia

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 11th September 2017 -  Boosting philanthropy is a fundamental part of building a stronger Australia, Labor MP Andrew Leigh has told audiences at the Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit, in a speech calling for greater support of the ACNC and addressing the need to fix fundraising.

More Australians Are Giving Time Not Money

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 11th September 2017 -  More Australian’s are giving their time but not their money, according to two new reports released at the Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit on Monday.

Understanding USP is Key to Securing Philanthropic Income

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 11th September 2017 -  Not for profits wanting to build philanthropic income need to have an elevator pitch and must understand their unique selling point (USP), according to the director of Strategic Grants, who has been sharing her secrets on how to build and sustain philanthropy.

A Quest to Avoid Complacency

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 11th September 2017 -  Georgie Harman is the CEO of mental health not for profit beyondblue which tackles stigma and discrimination, and provides support and information on anxiety, depression and suicide. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Disability Employment Advocates Welcomed into the Hall of Fame

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Wendy Williams, Friday, 8th September 2017 -  A pair of leading disability employment advocates have been welcomed into the Disability Employment Australia Hall of Fame which recognises excellence, innovation and long-term commitment to the evolution of disability employment in Australia.
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