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Xavier Smerdon

Journalist
Organisation: Pro Bono Australia
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Xavier Smerdon is a journalist specialising in the Not for Profit sector. He writes breaking and investigative news articles.

Articles:

Charities Living in a ‘No-Excuses Environment’ – ACNC

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 6th May 2015 -  More than 1300 formal complaints have been made about Australian charities over the last two years, with most of the complaints concerning how they spend donor dollars, a new report by the national charity regulator has found.

DIY Strategic Planning Facilitation for NFPs

Hot Topic

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 5th May 2015 -  As Not for Profit budgeting season approaches, many are preparing for the onslaught of triangle sandwiches that is the annual strategic planning workshop, writes expert George Liacos who offers his top tips on strategic planning facilitation.

Budget to Target NFP Tax Concessions

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Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 5th May 2015 -  CCA has called on the Government to redirect savings from a likely cap on the FBT concession for meals and entertainment toward strengthening the sector.

Budget Must Start to Reverse Damage

Opinion

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 5th May 2015 -  With the Federal Budget just one week away, WA Greens Senator Rachel Siewert says the social sector must continue to hold the Government to account.

Disability Wage Row

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 4th May 2015 -  Disability advocates say they were not consulted on an Australian Human Rights Commission decision to grant disability enterprises an exemption from the Disability Discrimination Act.

Opportunity the Unlikely Culprit Holding Back Female Participation

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Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 4th May 2015 -  Enabling women to take up leadership roles in the workplace and not “check out” at mid-levels of their careers remains a major challenge in Australia, writes management expert at Deakin University, Athena Vongalis-Macrow, in this article originally published in The Conversation.

Man’s Best Friend Used as Workplace Tool

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 4th May 2015 -  A Queensland employment service that mentors people with disability, injury or illness into paid positions is using man’s best friend to support their development.

A Humanitarian Approach to Change

Changemaker

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 4th May 2015 -  As an Australian humanitarian with experience working in over 30 countries, Matt Darvas knows what it means to give something his all. Darvas is this week’s Changemaker.

The Four Vital Steps To Sponsorship Success

Hot Topic

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 30th April 2015 -  To keep the sponsorship journey flowing from one stage to the next, sponsorship expert Abby Clemence offers her top tips on building a successful Not for Profit strategy.

Whistleblower Snowden To Speak at Aus Civil Society Event

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 30th April 2015 -  The world’s most famous whistleblower, Edward Snowden, will speak on the need to protect citizens from the growing threat of State surveillance at a Melbourne conference on civil society in May.

Charity Porno Campaign Goes Viral

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 30th April 2015 -  An Australian charity’s risque men's health campaign has raised eyebrows, with over one million people viewing it in just a few days.

The Challenge for NFPs Responding to Nepal

Analysis

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 30th April 2015 -  As aid agencies do their best to respond to the crisis in Nepal, digital marketing expert Richenda Vermeulen says a fresh approach and a strong framework will get them through – and allow them to get more help to those who really need it.
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