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Aussie NFPs to Pocket US$500,000 from Microsoft

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 3rd September 2015 - Ten Australian Not for Profits will share in US$500,000 cash from Microsoft as part of a global initiative.

Major Arts Philanthropist Dies

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 1st September 2015 - The philanthropist and businessman behind the creation of the National Portrait Gallery, Leonard Gordon Darling AC, has died in Melbourne aged 94.

Philanthropists Becoming Immune to Tall Poppy Syndrome

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 27th August 2015 - The “tide has turned” on philanthropy with the movement largely becoming immune to Australia’s famed tall poppy culture, according to the the country's peak philanthropy organisation.

Workplace Giving “Continues to Disappoint”

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 26th August 2015 - Workplace giving is struggling to fulfil its potential, according to a report released by independent private wealth advisory firm Koda Capital.

Vatican Unveils Controversial Philanthropy App

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 25th August 2015 - The Pope has entered the world of crowdfunding with the Vatican unveiling a controversial art philanthropy app.

Australian Giving Stagnating – Review

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 20th August 2015 - The proportion of Australians claiming a gift or donation is stagnant and remains below the level it reached in 1985-6, according to a report released by independent private wealth advisory business Koda Capital.

NFPs to Share in $6.2 Million

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 13th August 2015 - One of Australia’s largest philanthropic funds managers, Perpetual, has revealed the recipients of its inaugural IMPACT Philanthropy Partnership program, which will see eight Not for Profit organisations receive a total of $6.2 million.

Westpac Backs Post-Disaster Community Recovery

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 13th August 2015 - Westpac has opened its 2015 round of Natural Disaster Recovery Grants,offering up to $300,000 in financial assistance to help communities recovering from natural disasters earlier this year.

Philanthropy to Help Shape Medical Research Fund

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 13th August 2015 - Federal Parliament has passed legislation to establish the Abbott Government’s landmark $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund with an amendment that requires a newly formed Advisory Board to have expertise in philanthropy.

Gina Rinehart Set to Change Philanthropy?

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 11th August 2015 - Australia’s richest woman, Gina Rinehart, could completely change the country’s philanthropic landscape, with reports the mining magnate is set to make a massive pledge to charity.

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