Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 27th August 2015 -
The “tide has turned” on philanthropy with the movement largely becoming immune to Australia’s famed tall poppy culture, according to the the country's peak philanthropy organisation.
Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 27th August 2015 -
The West Australian Government will pilot a new program to provide financial support to charities which implement measures to reduce illegal dumping at their premises.
Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 27th August 2015 -
A coalition of peak disability organisations is calling for a Royal Commission into violence, abuse and neglect against people with disability in Australia, describing the abuse as a “national epidemic”.
Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 27th August 2015 -
The Federal Government has commitment more than $650 million to extend Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) contracts for the next three years.
Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 26th August 2015 -
A Summit in Sydney in October aims to grow the burgeoning impact investment sector in Australia with a stellar line up of international keynote speakers for the inaugural event.
Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 26th August 2015 -
A social enterprise that tackles climate change, poverty and sustainable development, ClimateCare, has received certification as one of the UK’s Founding B Corporations.
Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 26th August 2015 -
The rise of community investment initiatives will change the face of impact investing in Australia and provide a new avenue for community based growth capital for social enterprise, writes Alan Greig from Employee Ownership Australia Ltd.
Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 26th August 2015 -
It’s hard to get different sectors working together. There is often a power imbalance that leads to a one-sided conversation and an ensuing lack of enthusiasm from the other party, writes social impact analyst Emma Tomkinson.
Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 25th August 2015 -
Thousands of charities will be contacted by the national charity regulator after they made “significant” errors in their latest financial reports.
Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 25th August 2015 -
The Pope has entered the world of crowdfunding with the Vatican unveiling a controversial art philanthropy app.
Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 24th August 2015 -
Doug Taylor has a passion for encouraging Not for Profit organisations to reach their full potential. Taylor is this week’s Changemaker. He spoke to Xavier Smerdon.
