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The ‘martyrdom effect’: Why your pain boosts a charity’s gain

Contributor, Friday, 16th July 2021 -  Why does raising money for charity have to involve the pain of running a marathon, or the indignity of growing unflattering facial hair? Because research shows people will give more money if you suffer, write Gary Mortimer, Louise Grimmer and Martin
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Why charities need to better understand populism or risk being disadvantaged

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 9th March 2021 -  New research shows populist values are a strong predictor of charitable giving
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Stepping up and thinking quick: 2020 philanthropy in review

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 22nd December 2020 -  We shine a light on the biggest philanthropic moments and gifts from across 2020 

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No spare change: How charities, buskers and beggars aren’t feeling so festive in our cashless society

Contributor, Monday, 21st December 2020 -  Christmas is traditionally a time of giving, including to charities and the needy. But what happens when so few of us carry cash anymore?
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Philanthropy urged to put gender lens on COVID-19 recovery

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 25th November 2020 -  Sector leaders argue the importance of a gender lens as Women Donors Network rebrands to encourage more people to focus on women and girls in their giving 
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Fewer Aussies give more to charities

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 28th September 2020 -  The latest tax figures reveal the habits of Aussie donors in 2017-18 

RESET 2020 case study

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Philanthropy leaders share insights into funding intentions and directions

Julia Keady, Thursday, 2nd July 2020 -  Watch the highlights from a two-part live show with five philanthropy sector leaders.
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Philanthropy’s generosity remains strong… but for how long?

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 3rd June 2020 -  Nearly 90 per cent of Australian grantmakers have stepped up support of charities during COVID-19, new research finds  
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The top end of philanthropy surges in 2019

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 7th May 2020 -  The Paul Ramsay Foundation is once again the nation’s biggest giver
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COVID-19 set to cause a major giving downturn

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 22nd April 2020 -  Funding models of many for-purpose organisations could come under significant pressure in the future   

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