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Corporate Performance Linked to Giving ‘Beyond Borders’

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 16th October 2013 - The distribution of U.S companies’ philanthropic dollars overseas is influenced by a corporation’s financial performance in those countries, a new study suggests.…

Buffett’s Sister Funds Online Philanthropy

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 14th May 2013 - The sister of US billionaire Warren Buffett has launched GivingWithPurpose, described as the first ever Open Online Course on effective charitable giving. Doris Buffett who established…

Aussies Donating Less – New Research

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 23rd April 2013 - Australians are giving less to charity but they are increasingly using digital technology to make their donations, according to two new studies. In 2012, 66% of Australians aged…

Australia Most Generous Country – World Giving Index

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 20th December 2012 - Australia is the most generous country on earth, according to a new global index of giving. The World Giving Index 2012, compiled by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), an international…

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…

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Private Ancillary Funds Must Remain Private

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 19th July 2012 - If Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs) do not remain private, under the current reform process, it is likely that their growth, and that of the philanthropic sector, will significantly…

Boost in Discretionary Trust Distribution

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th July 2012 - Not for Profits have benefited from the annual Perpetual trustee funding round in 2012 with 187 organisations taking away a total of $12.5 million. The money comes from the Perpetual’s…

What Pushes Aussies to Support Good Causes?

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th June 2012 -
A report has shown that Aussies are less likely to take action unless it impacts them directly A global survey reveals that Australians are less likely to take action to support good…

Commonwealth Bank Gives Grants to NFPs

Staff Reporter, Monday, 28th May 2012 - The Commonwealth Bank has launched the 2012 Community Grants program which will award $2 million to eligible charities across Australia. Not for Profit organisations that support…

New Fund Teaches Children the Importance of Giving

Staff Reporter, Friday, 25th May 2012 - Teaching children the skill of giving is as important as teaching healthy eating habits, maths and literacy, or encouraging their sporting skills, according to the founder of a new…

The Poor Quicker to Show Compassion in the Face of Suffering

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th January 2012 - Emotional differences between the rich and poor, as depicted in such Charles Dickens classics as “A Christmas Carol” and “A Tale of Two Cities,” may have…

Women More Charitable Than Men at Christmas

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 22nd December 2011 - Above: The Mayor of Mosman Cr Anne Connon, assisted Council staff load Mosman Council’s Santa Sleigh with gifts bound for Bear Cottage in Manly. Flickr Image: …

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