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Volunteers Worth More to Australia Than Mining

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 28th August 2012 -
Photo: http://www.freedigitalphotos.net A University of Adelaide study has found that volunteering in Australia is now worth more than the mining industry, declaring…

‘Lost Letter’ Experiment Uncovers Altruism

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 22nd August 2012 - A ‘lost letter’ experiment suggests that wealthy UK neighbourhoods are ‘more altruistic’ than their poorer neighbours. Researchers from University…

Too Many Facebook Friends Bad News For Charities

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th August 2012 - New research suggests the more friends people have on Facebook, the less likely they are to share information about charitable causes. UK Economist Professor Kimberley Scharf,…

Australian Charity Regulator Looks At UK Experience

Staff Reporter, Friday, 20th July 2012 - Two new UK reports into regulation and public trust in charities is offering timely insights and comparisons for Australia’s new charity regulator, according to newly appointed…

Census 2011 Data Improves Targeting for NFP Programs, Direct Mail & Fundraising

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th July 2012 - A report from CommSec’s chief economist, Craig James, explains how the latest Census data could help target NFP direct mail and fundraising campaigns for a much higher response…

Co-designing for social good Part I: The role of citizens in designing and delivering social service

Staff Reporter, Friday, 13th July 2012 - “Participatory experience is not simply a method or set of methodologies, it is a mindset and an attitude about people. It is the belief that all people have something to offer…

NFPs Becoming More ‘Tech Effective’ – US Study

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th July 2012 -
Photo: 21stcenturyscholar.org A US Not for Profit technology staffing survey has found a sharp increase in the number of organisations with a formal technology plan. The annual…

NFP And Individuals Have Roles In The Future Of Social Change

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 11th July 2012 - Only 20 per cent of adults, on average, say they’re more likely to donate money to a cause or an organisation when economic conditions are bad, according to new US report.…

Brennen Trust Helps Medical Research in Victoria

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 11th July 2012 -
Photo: executivehm.com The Harold & Cora Brennen Benevolent Trust has distributed $69,500 in funding to the Burnet Institute and St. Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne…

Road Map For NFP Leadership

Staff Reporter, Monday, 2nd July 2012 - A new report in leadership organisation for Not for Profits has been released by US Advisory Group Bridgespan. The survey shows that many charities and Not for Profit groups do not…

No Ease Up On Rental Stress

Staff Reporter, Monday, 2nd July 2012 - A new report from the Council Of Australian Governments (COAG) Reform Council has shown that rental stress continues to be an issue for low income Australians, with more than three…

Impact of Climate Change on Social Services Investigation

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th June 2012 - Welfare Peak Body Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has launched a national survey to identify the extent of the community welfare sector's exposure to climate change…

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