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Karen Mahlab AM is the Founder and CEO of Pro Bono Australia. In 2015 she was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for her contribution to the Not for Profit sector and philanthropic initiatives.
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Do Corporates Have a Place in Speaking on Social Issues?

Karen Mahlab AM, Tuesday, 21st March 2017 -  The days of corporates acting in isolation from their communities are over, writes Pro Bono Australia founder Karen Mahlab. This week 30 corporates came out in favour of same-sex

Our Twilight Zone: Time to Shake it Up

Karen Mahlab AM, Thursday, 7th July 2016 -  My mood has been really “off” since Saturday’s election: almost grieving – in a way that I’ve not experienced before. I’m not alone.   We’ve hit a twilight zone. It’s yet to be…

A History of Giving

Karen Mahlab AM, Thursday, 26th May 2016 -  I have difficulty believing how old Pro Bono Australia’s Guide to Giving is (and, by extension, how old I am!) and what an important role it still plays not only for Pro Bono Australia…

Founder handing over to avoid a case of Founders Fever

Karen Mahlab AM, Wednesday, 20th April 2016 -  The town crier runs into the town square shouting “Hear ye hear ye! Founders Fever narrowly avoided at Pro Bono Australia… All now safe and well!” Founders Fever happens when an idea-fuelled…

Philanthropic Diplomacy? Small But Effective Drops in the Bucket.

Karen Mahlab AM, Thursday, 10th March 2016 -  A trip to Indonesia as part of a Department of Foreign Affairs philanthropy delegation has revealed how Australian philanthropic funds, even in small amounts, can make a significant

The Social Capital (SoCap) Digest

Karen Mahlab AM, Wednesday, 14th October 2015 -  Australia is on a learning trajectory for a thriving social economy, writes Karen Mahlab from the US, where she has been attending the international SoCap15 Conference.
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The Social Economy – Working Together Towards The Common Good

Karen Mahlab AM, Tuesday, 3rd March 2015 - 
There is a noticeable shift from purely profit-driven capitalism towards integrated social citizenship, which is happening in Australia and around the world, writes Karen Mahlab 

Pro Bono Australia – An Impact Investment

Karen Mahlab AM, Thursday, 18th December 2014 -  2014 has been a transformative year for the Not for Profit sector and Pro Bono Australia. In her last blog for the year, Founder Karen Mahlab takes a look at the many highs and some of the…

The Corporate Leap Into Not for Profit Land

Karen Mahlab AM, Wednesday, 13th August 2014 -  In this latest Blog, Karen Mahlab reflects on recent approaches from talented people with extraordinary skills wanting to leap out of the corporate sector and into Not for Profit

ACNC – The Loss for Our Future

Karen Mahlab AM, Thursday, 13th February 2014 -  Much has been written about this subject since the Coalition first announced its intention to abolish the ACNC as part of its pre Election commitments. True to its promise, once elected…

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