ActionAid reaches out through blogging
One of Australia’s most popular and controversial political bloggers, Stilgherrian, will go to Tanzania as part of initiating a new blog outreach program to give voice to those trapped in poverty.
Collection value
Developing a way to measure the not-for-profit sector is critical if the value of Australia’s collections and their contribution are ever to be fully recognised, according to the Collections Council of Australia.
Funding to combat childhood cancer
Hundreds of thousands of dollars has been awarded to two researchers to fund further research into causes and cures for childhood cancer.
New Arts Centre President
Longstanding contributor to the not-for-profit sector, Janet Whiting, has been appointed as the new President of the Victorian Arts Centre Trust, replacing Carrillo Gantner, who has served in the role since 2000.
Associations bettering the world
In the United States the 2009 Associations Make a Better World Award winners have been announced.
Red Nose Day
The annual Red Nose Day fundraiser for SIDS and Kids will take place this year on Friday 26 June.
Women Getting into Boards survey
A national and international survey has been launched aiming to explore the problems women experience getting into Boards on public and private organisations, as well as the resources required to enable women to successfully attain such positions.
Work for less? Most say yes!
The majority of job applicants to non-profit organisations are willing to take a significant pay cut – up to 30 per cent – to secure jobs they see as ethical, according to a new survey.
More help needed for long term jobseekers
The Australian Government is being urged to provide more assistance to long term jobseekers following the recent announcement of $300 million of additional support for newly retrenched workers.
Fuelling volunteers
The BP Vouchers for Volunteers program has given hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of free fuel to thousands of not-for-profit volunteers throughout Australia as a way of recognising and assisting their ongoing and priceless contribution to Australian communities.
