Speaking the language of social impact
Thu, 12 May 2022
This story starts in the republic of Armenia, a developing nation, which became independent 31 years ago with the dissolution of the old Soviet Union. It might seem an odd starting point for a story about the new CEO of the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) - Arminé Nalbandian - but on her own admission, her anecdote reveals something about her.
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Assistant Treasurer announces historic community foundations reform in the Federal Budget
Fri, 29 Apr 2022
Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Michael Sukkar MP, announces historic community foundations reform in the Federal Budget
Historic donation shows joy of giving
Fri, 22 Apr 2022
In the long list of cultural gifts to the nation, the $100 million donation from Lindsay and Paula Fox for the NGV Contemporary project stands as a new benchmark, and is the latest instance of the family’s philanthropy, which has covered the arts, housing, education, and medical research.
Strategy to double giving by 2030 now on election agenda
By Sam Rosevear and Krystian Seibert
Fri, 8 Apr 2022
Philanthropy has been put firmly on the election campaign agenda with the past two weeks revealing how important growing the nation’s giving is for both major parties.
Dr Andrew Leigh announces Labor’s commitment to double giving in Australia by 2030
Thu, 7 Apr 2022
Labor announced their commitment to work with the philanthropic, for-purpose and business sectors to doubling giving in Australia by 2030.
Historic reform for Community Foundations
Fri, 1 Apr 2022
The 2022 Budget provides for up to 28 community foundations affiliated with Community Foundations Australia to receive so called ‘Item 1’ Deductible Gift Recipients (DGR) status by way of specific listing.
