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Website Keeps an Eye on the US Giving Pledge

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 8th August 2012 - A new US website is keeping an eye on the Giving Pledge - an effort spearheaded by Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates to urge America’s wealthiest to commit the majority of their assets to philanthropic causes.

Australian Corporate Philanthropy Needs Direction – Research

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 2nd August 2012 - Research by a policy-based think tank shows corporate philanthropy in Australia is opaque, confused and ineffectual.

Australians Pessimistic About International Aid – Report

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 2nd August 2012 - Australians underestimate the value of international aid and the huge strides made in reducing extreme poverty, a Not for Profit study has found.

Stanford Scholarships Open to Australian NFP leaders

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 26th July 2012 - The Stanford Australia Foundation is offering two scholarships for Not for Profit leaders - one for up to $50,000 - to study at one of the world's leading business schools, the Stanford Graduate School of Business based in California.

Increase in NFP Board Scholarships

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 25th July 2012 - Perpetual Trustees has announced additional funding to increase the number of scholarships available to chairmen and directors of Not for Profit boards, following a strong response to its program to promote education and governance in the sector.

eftpos Looks to Disability Orgs to Donate $1million

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th July 2012 - A Not for Profit organisation working in the area of disability is likely to be chosen as the beneficiary of a $1million donation from electronic funds transfer company, eftpos Australia, after an enormous community response.

WA’s Orange Seed Project To Deliver NFP Gift

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th July 2012 - The Orange Seed Project in Western Australia is giving a Not for Profit organisation the opportunity to receive a $60,000 gift and the opportunity to secure its funding for the future.

eftpos Needs Help to Donate $1M to an Aussie Charity

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th July 2012 - Electronic funds transfer system company, eftpos Australia, wants to donate $1 million dollars to charity and it wants Australia’s opinion about which worthy cause should receive the donation.

Federal Government Urged To Act On Not For Profit Media

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 11th July 2012 - The Public Interest Journalism Foundation has called on the Federal Government to introduce tax deductibility for philanthropic and other donations to Not for Profit media groups that produce quality journalism in the public interest.

Brennen Trust Helps Medical Research in Victoria

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 11th July 2012 - The Harold & Cora Brennen Benevolent Trust has distributed $69,500 in funding to the Burnet Institute and St. Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne to purchase specialised medical research equipment to assist in ongoing research projects.

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