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Tasmania’s Volunteer Peak Fights for Funding Survival

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 23rd April 2015 -  An Queensland organisation has been funded by the Department of Social Services to deliver volunteer services to Tasmania instead of the long-standing local peak body, the Senate inquiry into the Government’s welfare tender process has been told.

EVOLVING CHAIR: Working Smart on NFP Boards

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 23rd April 2015 -  Smart recruitment and a strong strategic plan are the hallmarks of a successful Not for Profit board, says Joanna Andrew in this month’s featured Evolving Chair.

B Corp Debuts on Wall Street

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 22nd April 2015 -  Craft marketplace and B Corporation Etsy has made its Wall Street debut, with the company’s CEO maintaining its values will not be compromised by going public to investors.

Aussie Fashion Brands Failing Workers

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 22nd April 2015 -  Almost two years after the 2013 Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh, which saw over 1,100 workers lose their lives, a new Australian fashion industry report reveals that fashion brands aren’t doing enough to protect workers in their internati

NFP’s Hit Out at Funding Process During Senate Inquiry

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 21st April 2015 -  Not for Profit peak bodies and leading welfare organisations fronted a Senate Inquiry in Canberra today venting their anger and frustration over the Department of Social Services’ so called “open tender” process in which just 15 per cent of app

Changemaker

Creating His Own Change

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 20th April 2015 -  As the father of a child with autism and the founder of an autism organisation, Dr James Morton has built a reputation as a tireless worker for the community. A recent recipient of an Order of Australia medal, Dr Morton is this week’s Changemaker.

Schools to Avoid ACNC Reporting

Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 17th April 2015 -  The Australian charity regulator has announced that non-Government schools will no longer need to provide it with any financial information.

Charity Regulator Warns 6000 ‘Double Defaulters’

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 14th April 2015 -  The national charity regulator has warned 6,000 ‘double defaulter’ charities that they are at risk of losing registration and access to Commonwealth charity tax concessions for failing to meet their reporting obligations for two consecutive years

ANZ Buys Charity Donation Platform

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 14th April 2015 -  ANZ has announced that it has acquired Shout for Good Pty Ltd, a company which has developed a digital fundraising platform that enables people to donate money to over 150 charities.
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