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First Chair of Social Investment and Philanthropy in Australia

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 20th August 2009 -  Swinburne University of Technology has established Australia's first Chair of Social Investment and Philanthropy.

Givewell – Demand for Services Survey

Staff Reporter, Monday, 17th August 2009 -  There has been an almost 5% increase in the demand for the services provided by Australia charities during the current economic downturn according to the latest survey by charity sector research organisation, Givewell - and charities are not expectin

Downturn Provides Golden Opportunity For Third Sector – VCOSS Congress

Staff Reporter, Monday, 17th August 2009 -  The Third Sector has a golden opportunity to shape the post recession economy, according to Julie Unwin, Chief Executive of the UK based Joseph Rowntree Foundation, an independent development and social research charity.

GuideStar UK Director to Tour Australia

Staff Reporter, Monday, 17th August 2009 -  The Centre for Social Impact and Pro Bono Australia are hosting forums in Sydney and Melbourne in August featuring the Director of GuideStar UK Data Services, Les Hems.

Government Provides $21 million to Support Volunteers

Staff Reporter, Monday, 17th August 2009 -  Not for Profit organisations, who are supported by volunteers, can apply for Australian Government grants of up to $5,000 to purchase equipment and cover the cost of petrol.

Online Giving Missing Donor Engagement – Peter Hero

Staff Reporter, Monday, 17th August 2009 -  While online giving is the most exciting development in philanthropy, the whole aspect of donor development, cultivation and engagement is missing from online giving, according to philanthropy expert Peter de Courcy Hero.

Board Scholarships Awarded to Charity Directors

Staff Reporter, Monday, 17th August 2009 -  Eight directors of charitable organisations from across Australia have been awarded scholarships to attend director and board development programs, from the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and Australian Scholarships Foundation (ASF)

Managing the Downturn Report – NFPs Under Stress- Government Response

Staff Reporter, Monday, 3rd August 2009 -  The Federal Government says it will accelerate its Third Sector reform agenda in the wake of the release of the new report called Managing the Downturn which reveals that Not for Profits across the country are under stress.

Volunteers and the Economic Downturn

Staff Reporter, Monday, 3rd August 2009 -  In the US the economic downturn has seen Not for Profit job losses and reduced working hours as the severe fiscal stress takes hold - but how have up to 60% of organisations claimed to have been able to maintain their services? A new report says a he
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