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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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FIA Launches Doing Good Campaign

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 23rd October 2014 -  Fundraising national peak body, the Fundraising Institute Australia has launched a consumer campaign, Doing Good Australia, where people share their personal stories via social media channels to create a groundswell for increased giving in 2014 and beyond.

BLOG:Social Entrepreneurs: the NDIS needs you!

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 23rd October 2014 -  The NDIS will create a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs and impact investors who want to improve the lives of people with a disability says Impact Investing Manager at Social Venture Australia Alex Oppes.

Social Connections Key to Future Online Fundraising

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 23rd October 2014 -  The way that people donate to charities online is set to be even more influenced by their social connections and what friends are doing, according to the co-founder of a major global social giving platform.

The State of Green Social Enterprises in Australia

Analysis

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 22nd October 2014 -  Australia’s green social enterprise sector is flourishing with the development of local-based and community-driven initiatives to address environmental issues rather than relying on government, according to David Brookes, Managing Director of Social Traders.

Federal NFP Grant Funding Still Months Away

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Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 21st October 2014 -  The Federal Government is yet to decide on the funding applications of thousands of Not for Profits under the new Department of Social Services Grant scheme - despite many only holding funds until December.

NFP Advocacy Under Threat

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 21st October 2014 -  Steps to restrict the policy and advocacy work of community legal centres and attacks on the tax status of environmental groups could threaten the independence and fearlessness of community organisations, sector experts warn.

Growing NFP Sector Needs More Support

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 21st October 2014 -  The Australian Not For Profit sector has been given a call to action to stop relying entirely on Government funding and financial institutions have been called on to invest more in NFP needs.

PM’s Community Business Partnership Reborn

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 21st October 2014 -  The Federal Government has re-established the Prime Minister’s Community Business Partnership announcing the line-up of community and business leaders enlisted to advise on giving trends and promote best practice in the sector.

Countdown to High Impact Grant

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 21st October 2014 -  Four Not for Profit organisations working on the coalface with homelessness in Melbourne are the final contenders for Impact100 Melbourne’s annual $100,000 grant.

Addressing the NFP Sector ‘Data Deficit’

Opinion

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 21st October 2014 -  A renewed effort and commitment are needed to address the Not for Profit sector’s ‘data deficit’, through initiatives such as the recent Curtin Report, writes Krystian Seibert, Policy & Research Manager with Philanthropy Australia.

Applications Open for Families Expert Panel

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 21st October 2014 -  Applications are now open for Not for Profit individuals or organisations to provide services as part of the Government’s Families and Children Expert Panel.

Ombudsman Cracks Down on Underpayment

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 20th October 2014 -  The Fair Work Ombudsman has cracked down on employers in a South Australian community, after an investigation found one quarter of them had been underpaying their staff.
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