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Philanthropy in Developing World ‘Resilient’

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 13th May 2010 - Despite the global recession, private giving and remittances are helping developing countries weather the economic storm, according to the new 2010 Index of Global Philanthropy…

US Philanthropic Giving Drops Amid Downturn

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 4th March 2010 - The majority of wealthy Americans have maintained a sense of obligation to give financially to their communities amid the economic doldrums, but more than one in four have cut their…

Major Boost for Arts Philanthropy in Australia

Staff Reporter, Friday, 12th February 2010 - In a major boost for arts philanthropy in Australia, the Australian Ballet has received its largest performing arts gift worth $8 million from the Ian Potter Foundation. In recognition…

UK Manifesto for Community Philanthropists Launched

Staff Reporter, Monday, 14th September 2009 - The Community Foundation Network (CFN) in the UK has produced what it describes as the first ever Manifesto for Community Philanthropists – a package of measures to promote grassroots…

UK Trusts and Foundations Continue to Fund in the Downturn

Staff Reporter, Monday, 31st August 2009 - A report commissioned by the UK Charity Commission has found that Trusts and Foundations are taking a calm and measured approach in actively managing the impact of the economic downturn.…

First Chair of Social Investment and Philanthropy in Australia

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 20th August 2009 - Swinburne University of Technology has established Australia’s first Chair of Social Investment and Philanthropy.

The Truby and Florence Williams Chair of Social Investment…

Social Justice Philanthropy on the Rise

Staff Reporter, Monday, 3rd August 2009 - In the US social justice philanthropy is seeing a resurgence – a response to the changed political climate or the current economic climate? After a number of years of declining…

Melbourne Business School’s Women & Management Dinner

Staff Reporter, Monday, 3rd August 2009 - Melbourne Business School’s 2009 Women and Management Dinner is in it’s 16th year and the upcoming event will showcase two women guest speakers who are changing the…

A Philanthropic Choir That Doesn’t Sing!

Staff Reporter, Monday, 3rd August 2009 - The Australian Children’s Music Foundation has launched a Philanthropic Choir using the power of music to bring communities together and raise funds to help disadvantaged…

Tomorrow’s Philanthropist – Study

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 23rd July 2009 - A new breed of wealthy philanthropists is emerging who are more socially aware and more motivated to give back to the communities they came from, as well as global causes according…

Women Shaping Future of Philanthropy

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 9th June 2009 - Women are playing a prominent role in their households and communities when it comes to philanthropy according to a new study in the US. Almost half of women surveyed by The Fidelity…

Government Releases Draft PPF Legislation

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th May 2009 - The Assistant Federal Treasurer, Chris Bowen has released an exposure draft of legislation aimed at improving the integrity of Prescribed Private Funds (PPFs). PPFs are a form of…

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