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The End of an Era

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 21st September 2015 -  After 13 years at the Myer Family Company, Peter Winneke, the man considered by many as the father of the new wave of philanthropy in Australia, is moving on to unknown horizons. Winneke is this week’s Changemaker. He spoke to Xavier Smerdon.

When Philanthropy Met Parliament

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 17th September 2015 -  The inaugural Philanthropy Meets Parliament summit brought Australian funders, political leaders and policy makers together in the heart of Australia’s political system, Parliament House, in Canberra last week. Philanthropy Australia’s Krystian S

Myer Family Company’s Philanthropy Shake-Up

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 17th September 2015 -  A longstanding leader in the philanthropic space has announced a major shake-up of its team, with three key staff members leaving.

Woman’s $4 Million Charity Gift

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 15th September 2015 -  A Newcastle woman has left her entire estate, estimated to be worth around $4 million, to charity to support homeless people.

NFPs Get US$600,000 to Fight Youth Unemployment

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 14th September 2015 -  Four Australian Not for Profits have pocketed more than $840,000 to tackle youth unemployment.

Charity Tax System Needs Overhaul

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 10th September 2015 -  Australia’s charity tax system is overly complicated and difficult to explain and defend, according to the Assistant Commissioner of the national charity regulator.

Philanthropic Investor Fund Lists on ASX

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 10th September 2015 -  A major listed investment company, aimed at philanthropic investors to help deliver project funds for young people affected by mental illness, has floated on the Australian Stock Exchange today.

Govt Funds Philanthropy Research

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 10th September 2015 -  The Federal Government is to fund research to better understand philanthropic behaviour in Australia, Minister for Social Services, Scott Morrison announced during his address to the inaugural Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit in Canberra.

DIY Wills Pose Dangers for NFPs

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 8th September 2015 -  Many Not for Profits rely heavily on bequests left from supporters, but an emergence of wills created online and through mobile apps could significantly damage this source of income, experts have warned.

Scanlon Foundation 2015 Funding Round

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 8th September 2015 -  The Scanlon Foundation’s annual community grants round will focus on 14 local government areas to fund projects that support the transition of migrants into the local community.
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