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Oxfam launches new price comparison site

Fri, 26 February 2010 Oxfam UK has launched a new price comparison website that aims to boost its online fundraising.

NFPs to benefit from new mandatory Victorian Government SCOA

Thu, 25 February 2010 The Victorian Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA) will be mandatory for Victorian Government departments and agencies for all new funding agreements with not-for-profit (NFP) organisations.

Survey reveals NFPs expect growth despite economic downturn

Wed, 24 February 2010 Managing for Recovery reveals that in the face of the financial crisis, Australian not-for-profits generally expect a positive year ahead.

New National Compact announced

Wed, 24 February 2010 The Australian Government has announced a new National Compact, which aims to strengthen the working relationship between the Federal Government and the not-for-profit sector.

Make-a-Wish Foundation and Mattel to work together

Tue, 16 February 2010 Mattel will become part of the Make-A-Wish experiences of 30,000 children with life-threatening medical conditions worldwide.

Opportunity to volunteer while earning an annual salary

Wed, 3 February 2010 The Vodafone Foundation Australia is giving five Australians the opportunity to work for a charity of their choice for one year.

Report reveals philanthropy remains strong despite global slowdown

Wed, 3 February 2010 A new report has found that despite the economic downturn, large companies are continuing their trend towards strategic long-term community investment.

Helping Haiti’s children back to school

Mon, 1 February 2010 SchoolAid is urging schools across Australia to demonstrate their support for SchoolAid’s Haiti Earthquake Emergency Appeal.

Promoting investment in women

Wed, 27 January 2010 The newly formed Australian Women Donor’s Network will launch the American global funding movement Women Moving Millions in Australia next month under the name Women Mobilising Millions.

Addressing homelessness in Australia’s major cities

Mon, 25 January 2010 New initiatives are being developed to address and combat homelessness in Melbourne and NSW.

New UN-Business website supports humanitarian relief efforts

Wed, 20 January 2010 The United Nations (UN) has launched a new website designed to match the needs of UN organisations with the resources and capacities of the private sector.

UK to phase out charity payments by cheque

Mon, 11 January 2010 Grant-making charities in the UK will face increased administration costs because of the decision by the Payments Council to phase out cheques by the end of 2018, according to Third Sector UK.

Wrap of the not-for-profit sector 2009

Wed, 30 December 2009 With 2009 about to finish, Third Sector reviews some of the changes and events of the year, and looks forward to some developments which are likely to occur in 2010.

Organisations to receive tax deductible status

Wed, 30 December 2009 The Assistant Treasurer, Senator Nick Sherry, and the Minister for the Environment, Peter Garrett, have announced that a number of organisations working with the environment and climate change, Australian aid funds, and the Bali Peace Park Association will receive tax deductible status.

Myer philanthropic-giving detailed in 2008/09 Annual Report

Fri, 18 December 2009 The Sydney Myer Fund and the Myer Foundation announced a commitment of over $28 million in philanthropic funds, despite the impact of the global financial downturn.

Movember announces 2009 winners

Wed, 16 December 2009 During the month of November, The Movember Foundation encourages men to grow their mo to highlight men’s health issues, and specifically to raise awareness and funds for The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and beyondblue, the national depression initiative.

Free guide to arts donations and sponsorships

Tue, 15 December 2009 Successful relationships between the arts, business and donors take the spotlight in The Gold Book 2009, recently published by the Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF).

Local charity to train disadvantaged youths as farmers

Wed, 9 December 2009 On a small farm in Mathoura, between Deniliquin and Echuca, New South Wales, Aussie Helpers is in the process of setting up ‘Glenvale’, a ‘training farm’ for disadvantaged and/or homeless young men and women. The program’s aim is to provide six months of on-farm training for these young people, after which they will be equipped with skills to go onto full time paid employment in the rural work force.

Guidelines issued for Trustees of charitable trusts

Tue, 1 December 2009 In consultation with the Australian Taxation Office, the Department of Justice has prepared guidelines released for ancillary funds wishing to distribute to government public hospitals in Victoria.

Report to measure the outcomes of community organisations

Mon, 30 November 2009 The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) is undertaking a major project that will review evidence, practice and policy concerning the measurement of the outcomes of community organisations, in particular the contribution made towards the well-being of children and young people.

ATO new tax concession charity packs

Mon, 30 November 2009 The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched new application packs for not-for-profits.

Community services staff petition to increase salaries

Tue, 24 November 2009 Staff in West Australian non-government, not-for-profit community services are being given the chance to make a public statement regarding the inequality in the level of pay that they receive.

National awards recognise outstanding contributors to health research

Mon, 23 November 2009 Six outstanding contributors to the health and medical research industry have been recognised by Research Australia in its annual Thank You Day awards, held on 20 November.

Scholarships for staff from not-for-profits

Wed, 18 November 2009 Over $600,000 worth of scholarships are now available for the training and development of staff from not-for-profit organisations.

Workplace giving unlocks community funds

Tue, 10 November 2009 Over 75 per cent of people who join workplace giving programs increase the total amount they donate to charity, and nearly 30 per cent are thinking about further increasing the amount they give, according to a study of over 4,500 employees released today by the Australian Charities Fund (ACF).

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