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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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Beware the ‘Anti-Social’ Sector

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 20th November 2014 -  Impact measurement, with a focus on collaboration rather than pleasing funders with “pictures of sad children, is key to avoiding an “anti-social” sector as charities compete to stand out, a Sydney Conference has been warned.

Children in Detention Worries Aussie Kids

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 20th November 2014 -  One in four Australian children have said that children’s rights to protection in their country are not being met, according to a new global survey of over 6,000 children.

NFP Uses Fake Website to Shine a Light

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 20th November 2014 -  With house prices in Australia’s capital cities reaching record levels, a new satirical website has been launched to shed light on a serious housing crisis of a different sort.

NFPs Harnessing Dating App

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Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 20th November 2014 -  It might be an unlikely match but dating app ‘Tinder’ is the new kid on the Not for Profit marketing block, reveals digital marketing expert Richenda Vermeulen.

A Leader’s Secret Sauce: Social Sector Innovation Management

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 20th November 2014 -  National Manager, Social Sector Banking at Westpac, Lali Wiratunga, explores some key themes that boards, leaders and their teams should consider for innovation management in the Social Sector.

Newman’s Own $1m Nutrition Grants Announced

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 20th November 2014 -  A food van in the Spencer Gulf and a nutrition program for Very Special Kids are just two of the 22 Not for Profit projects awarded grants by the Newman’s Own Foundation as part of its USD $1million commitment to support nutrition in Australia.

Storyology – The Storytelling Journey

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 20th November 2014 -  Storytelling is the new buzz concept in the Not for Profit sector and from December 1-4, the Walkley Foundation is holding its annual Storyology Conference aimed at delivering bold new ideas.

Aussies Support Protection for Farm Animals – NFP Report

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Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 20th November 2014 -  Animal rights and advocacy Not for Profit, Voiceless, has released an Australian-first survey into animal protection sentiment revealing that 78 per cent of Australians believe farm animals should have access to the outdoors.

Award Recognises Ethical NFP

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 20th November 2014 -  An Australian Not for Profit organisation that works to empower marginalised and disabled women through literacy, skills training and employment is the winner of the 2014 Ethical Enterprise Award.

Rebuilding Community – It’s Time NFPs!

Opinion

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 20th November 2014 -  It’s time Not For Profits become more than just service delivery professionals, writes Doug Taylor, CEO, United Way Australia.

Donor Advised Funds Reach Record Highs

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 20th November 2014 -  Contributions to Donor-Advised Funds in the US have passed $17 billion in 2013 - a record breaking high according to the latest report from the National Philanthropic Trust.

Shareholder Importance in Corporate Activity – Discussion Paper

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 19th November 2014 -  A new Australian Discussion Paper by the Governance Institute explores the means by which society’s expectations in relation to moderating the influence of corporate activity on the community and environment can best be met.
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