As we race towards 30 June and the end of a tax year, lots of charities are busy seeking the final donations and gifts for the year, and many philanthropists are making the final distributions from trusts and foundations. It is an important time, and significant amounts of charitable money are granted to pursue the visions, plans and opportunities we share for social, cultural, environmental and community benefit and change. Read more…
Jun. 21, 2017 | Sarah Davies
On Saturday, 3rd June 2017, VWT hosted a birthday party and fundraiser Let’s Dance in honour of feminist luminary, Eve Mahlab AO. The tagline for this sold-out event was ‘celebrating the past and future of feminism‘ and celebrate we did. Held at Leonda on the Yarra with ABC’s Virginia Trioli as MC, the room was lively and warm, filled with family, friends, and feminists from across the political spectrum. Read more…
Jun. 20, 2017 | Victorian Women's Trust
Philanthropy Australia is strongly supportive of the need for a professional, responsive, and independent regulator for the not-for-profit sector, and charities in particular. As a sector that represents around 8% of GDP and employs about 10% of the Australian workforce, it is a significant part of our community economically, socially and culturally. Read more…
Jun. 06, 2017 | Sarah Davies
On Monday we applauded and celebrated an exciting act of philanthropy when Andrew and Nicola Forrest announced a $400 million donation to six cause areas. Read more…
May. 23, 2017 | Sarah Davies
Having started as a cool morning in Mparntwe, it’s now a warm, sunny afternoon. After enjoying a few hours of painting, the Iltja Ntjarra artists decide to sit outside for a yarn over a cuppa. Read more…
May. 22, 2017 | Rod Reeve
If we are to fix the social challenges in Australia, we have to move from a competitive not-for-profiot sector to a more collaborative space. We need to develop the 'science of philanthropy' - what really works. Unfortunately impact evaluation is more about marketing and the seeking of funds - rather than a genuine desire to learn and inform decision-making to be more effective. Not-for-profits need to stop undertaking their own research and leverage existing research, expertise and avidence. Don't… Read more…
May. 16, 2017
Donor advised funds (DAFs) are a form of philanthropic vehicle in the United States. They’re an individually named account sitting within a charity, to which a donor’s tax deductible donations are credited. The funds are managed by the DAF provider, and the donor may recommend which organisations receive grants from the account. Read more…
Apr. 04, 2017 | Krystian Seibert
As the scale and impacts of Cyclone Debbie and the subsequent flooding becomes apparent, generous Australian’s will no doubt want to start making donations to support those affected. These contributions are incredibly important, providing immediate relief and helping individuals begin to get back on their feet. Read more…
Apr. 03, 2017 | Natalie Egleton
We’re a generous bunch, us Aussies. Each charitable giver donates an average of $348 per year. But which state takes the cake when it comes to giving the most? Read more…
Mar. 20, 2017
Some 80.8% of adult Australians – 14.9 million of us – contributed financially to charities and non-profit organisations in 2015-16. At A$12.5 billion, total giving was well up from $4.7 billion a decade ago. The average donation of $764.08 was up too in real terms, by $210.16. Read more…
Mar. 14, 2017 | Wendy Scaife & Christopher Baker
Tags: charity, collective giving, volunteering
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