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Research Highlights $Billion Value of Volunteering

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th December 2012 - The economic value of volunteering to Victoria has grown by over 130 per cent in 15 years, according to new research from the University of Melbourne. The Economic Value of Volunteering…

Financial Security Major Concern – Youth Survey

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 5th December 2012 - The economy and the rising cost of living are among the top issues concerning young Australians, according to a new Not for Profit youth survey. Mission Australia’s national…

Benchmarking Sustainability Assurance in the ASX 100

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 28th November 2012 - Assurance of sustainability reporting by Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) 100 listed companies is slowly improving but there is still a long way to go, a benchmarking report…

Investments in Social Technologies Climb – Study

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 28th November 2012 - A new report by US based IT giant, IBM finds that while companies are increasing their social technology investments, middle management leaders are struggling to embrace these capabilities…

Communicating with Social Responsibility Investors

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 28th November 2012 - Corporations need to devise different approaches and strategies to accurately and efficiently communicate their Environmental Social Governance (ESG) information to social…

Domestic Violence and Homelessness Links ‘Disturbing’ – Study

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 27th November 2012 -
New research has linked domestic violence and homelessness. One in two women who leave an abusive relationship will return to live with the perpetrator, sometimes returning…

New Report Shows Aussies Living Longer

Staff Reporter, Friday, 23rd November 2012 -
A new report has shown Australians are living longer. Photo: seniorshousingonline.com Older Australians are living longer and without profound disability, according to a new…

Young People At Risk Report

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 15th November 2012 -
A new AIHW report finds links between social inclusion and issues of child abuse and homelessness. A new report into children and young people at risk of social exclusion…

UK Donations Down

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 13th November 2012 -
A new report has revealed that donations to UK charities are down 20 per cent. Photo: macrobusiness.com.au Donations to UK charities have fallen by 20% as fewer people give,…

Researchers Track US Foundation Distributions

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 1st November 2012 - US philanthropic research organisation, The Foundation Center, has released new research that examines the payout practices and spending patterns of more than 1,000 larger U.S.…

B-Corp Certification Expands

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 31st October 2012 - Global ice-cream chain Ben and Jerry’s has become the first wholly-owned subsidiary to gain a B Corp certification – a mechanism to publically declare its values-led…

Charity Impact Measurement Still Needs Work – Study

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 18th October 2012 -
A new study has revealed 25% of UK charities don't measure their work. Photo: capreform.eu Only 5% of UK charities say that wanting to improve their services is a primary…

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