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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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Directors’ Confidence in Federal Govt Slumps

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 5th November 2014 -  Directors’ confidence in the Federal Coalition Government, including Not for Profit Directors, has slumped to its lowest level since its election in September 2013, according to the latest Director Sentiment Index (DSI).

The NFP Mannequin Project

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 3rd November 2014 -  A new media and education initiative that blends research and creative disciplines, called The Mannequin Project, has been designed to engage mainstream Australia in the issue of body dissatisfaction, using entertainment and storytelling.

WASHfunders.org Top Philanthropic Innovator

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 3rd November 2014 -  Funders working together to solve the world's water crisis, known as WASHfunders.org, is a global initiative that has been recognised as one of 10 top innovators in a recent report on global philanthropy.

Top Tips to be a More Effective Board Trustee

Hot Topic

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 3rd November 2014 -  A good board will have a broad set of interests and skills and will work together to create a team that delivers, writes nfpSynergy’s Joe Saxton who offers his top five things to do to be a more effective Board Trustee.

Innovator Wins Inaugural Steve Lawrence Award

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 3rd November 2014 -  The founder of social impact investment group Small Giants, Danny Almagor, has been awarded the inaugural Steve Lawrence Award for making a big impact in Australian social innovation.

Leadership Series Proudly Supported by Westpac

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 3rd November 2014 -  Westpac recently hosted two breakfast leadership seminars in Sydney and Brisbane for senior leaders from the Social Sector and Education industry sectors.

ACNC Considers International Experience

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 3rd November 2014 -  Working with Not for Profits working overseas and charities that do not lodge their annual returns were the main topics when Australia’s national charity regulator held discussions with seven international counterparts.

Making a Ruckus

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 3rd November 2014 -  Matrix on Board Group is introducing a newly rebranded division - Accounting For Good - and planning to make a ruckus over the next year about financial information being accessible to all decision makers in Not for Profit organisations.

Call for Inclusive Growth – C20

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 3rd November 2014 -  Global civil society has called on G20 leaders to strive not only for strong, sustainable and balanced growth, but also for a more inclusive pattern of growth for the world’s populations, according to the latest position paper by the Civic 20 (C20) working group.

Legal Action to Defend NFP’s Name

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 3rd November 2014 -  A Not for Profit that fights violence against women is considering taking legal action against a male rights group that has been using an almost identical name to them.

Protecting the Human Rights of Indigenous People

Changemaker

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 3rd November 2014 -  Work in both academia and a large corporate law firm saw April Long want to make an impact in the lives of Indigenous Australians caught up in the criminal justice system. Long is this week’s Changemaker.

Jobseeker Bill Passed

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 3rd November 2014 -  The Labor Party has accused the Abbott Government of a “disgraceful display of arrogance” after a Bill that could see jobseekers penalised for missing appointments with employment providers was easily passed through the lower house.
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