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Creating ‘Markets for Good’ No Simple Exercise

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 8th May 2014 - Behavioural economics continues to provide fascinating insights about what drives charitable giving and shows us how it’s even more complex than we may think, writes Philanthropy Australia’s Policy and Research Manager Krystian Seibert.

Variety Equipment Grants Open

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 8th May 2014 - Children’s support charity Variety is offering grants to Victorian Not for Profits and individuals to supply specialised equipment for children in need.

BLOG: Supporting Sector Transparency & Accountability

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 6th May 2014 - In this latest Blog, Not for Profit Fulbright Scholar Dr Tessa Boyd Caine reflects on the importance of research for foundations and other philanthropic enterprises seeking an evidence-base about how to achieve their aims and maximise the effectivene

America’s Charities Snapshot 2014

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 6th May 2014 - Charities are facing a rising tide of expectations from corporate and employee donors, while at the same time admitting that maintaining these corporate partnerships is a challenge, according to new research from the US.

Aussie Billionaire’s Mega Bequest

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th May 2014 - The bequest by Australian businessman and philanthropist Paul Ramsay of an estimated $3 billion to his charitable foundation is hugely exciting for the Not for Profit sector and Australia generally, according to Philanthropy Australia.

Paul Newman Foundation Offers $1M in Aussie Grants

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 1st May 2014 - The high profile US Foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, is offering $US1 million in grants for Australian Not for Profit projects focused on nutrition.

Australia Ahead of UK in Gender-wise Philanthropy

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 1st May 2014 - Australia is well ahead of the UK in forming civil-sector partnerships and placing a gender lens on philanthropy, visiting philanthropic campaigner Dame Julia Cleverdon said in an oration hosted by the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation and Women D

$300k Goes to Children’s Charities

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 29th April 2014 - Seven projects supporting children and young people in Victoria have shared in $300,000 worth of grants from the R.M. Ansett Trust.

Show Business Can be Risky Charity Business – Study

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 24th April 2014 - Not for Profit organisations need to develop a tight risk management plan when taking on celebrities to endorse a cause, says Swinburne University Senior Lecturer and philanthropy researcher Dr Elizabeth Branigan.

Need for Global Philanthropy Extremely Urgent – Report

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 24th April 2014 - Many global high net worth individuals describe the worldwide need for more philanthropic giving as ‘urgent’, according to the Individual Philanthropy Index from BNP Paribas Wealth Management.

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