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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.

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How to Assess the Value of a NFP Sponsorship Offering

Hot Topic

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 5th March 2015 -  Sponsorship expert Abby Clemence addresses Not for Profit sponsorship seeker questions in an attempt to unravel the complexities involved in assessing the value of sponsorship.

Defining a Well-Run Not for Profit?

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 5th March 2015 -  Consultancy business, Good Foundations in conjunction with professional services firm PwC, is undertaking research to understand how both donors and Not for Profit employees define and measure whether their organisation is ‘well-run’ or not.

Tim Costello Celebrates Milestone

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 4th March 2015 -  One of the most influential and respected people in Australia’s Not for Profit sector has celebrated a milestone birthday with a twist.

Co-Payment Change Welcome But Sting Still in The Tail – NFPs

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 4th March 2015 -  A grouping of key community, consumer and health groups have welcomed the scrapping of the Medicare co-payment by the Government but warn the issue of increased fees is not over yet.

Funding for NSW & Gold Coast Charities

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 4th March 2015 -  Applications for Greater Charitable Foundation funding for significant projects aimed at improving the lives of families and communities in NSW and the Gold Coast have opened.

Overhaul for Definition of Volunteering in Australia

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 3rd March 2015 -  Volunteering Australia is reviewing the definition of volunteering in Australia and has proposed three alternatives for discussion in a new document.

Disability Funding Backflip Fuels Calls for Certainty from NFP Sector

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 3rd March 2015 -  The Federal Government has made another Not for Profit funding backflip - this time on its cuts to disability groups, granting a temporary reprieve to eight advocacy bodies whose funding ran out at the weekend.

NFP Leaders Named In Business Women’s Hall of Fame

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 3rd March 2015 -  Two leading women in the Not for Profit sector have been named in the Australian Businesswomen’s Network 2015 Hall of Fame announced today.

McClure Report – An Easy Way Out on Disability

Opinion

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 3rd March 2015 -  The McClure Report into welfare reform, at first glance, sounds wonderful but the detail does nothing to stop the demonization of marginalised people, writes systemic advocate for inclusive practices,Tricia Malowney who is calling on the Abbott Government for an American style response to equal opportunity.

Fostering Growth Within Your Community – CPA Conference

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 3rd March 2015 -  As an expert in leadership and innovation for community wellbeing Jo Cavanagh OAM, Chief Executive Officer of Family Life, is a decorated advocate and developer of social community programs that support families in crisis and she is a guest speaker at the upcoming CPA Australia’s Not for Profit Conference.

Tax Exemption Ruling Finalised – Finally

Analysis

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 3rd March 2015 -  The Australian Tax Office has issued a final ruling on two new conditions for Not for Profit organisations to meet for continued tax exemption. Professor Myles McGregor-Lowndes from Queensland’s Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies at QUT explains.

Social Media Communication – Make It short!

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Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 3rd March 2015 -  Even a minor tweak to the way Not for Profits use social media can potentially make a big difference in engagement, writes Mathan Allington from Connecting Up who shares one great tip that any organisation can quickly adopt.
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