Mixed thoughts on the ACNC as a model of regulation
A new report from the Centre for Independent Studies has stated that the Federal Government must remain firm in its pledge to abolish the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission and reduce red tape on the not-for-profit sector, but a number of organisations continue to show support for the commission.
Applications open for Westpac grants program
Local not-for-profit organisations committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged Australians can now apply for a funding boost of up to $10,000 through the 2014 Westpac Foundation Community Grants Program.
The Smith Family reaches out with animated short
Following the launch of its ‘Tales of the ONE IN TEN’ short film series, The Smith Family speaks to Third Sector about its experiences using this new approach to reach its audience.
FIA Fundraising Conference: book now – time is running out!
There are only two weeks left to book tickets to the Fundraising Institute Australia’s 37th international fundraising conference, to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 26–28 February.
IFWTWA launches Australasian division
The Australasian division of the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) will be officially launched in Melbourne on 16 February 2011.
Social procurement research project concludes
In February 2010, Third Sector Magazine encouraged not-for-profit organisations to assist Social Traders in its two-part research project on social procurement across government, corporate and not-for-profit (NFP) sectors. The research project has since reached completion and a report on its findings is now available.
Telstra Foundation appoints new Chairman
The Telstra Foundation has announced Telstra veteran Geoff Booth will replace Herb Eliott as Chairman from 1 January 2011.
Infoxchange and Microsoft launch NFP CRM solution
Infoxchange Australia has partnered with Microsoft and not-for-profit (NFP) organisations from across the sector to develop a customer relationship management (CRM) solution designed specifically with NFP organisations in mind.
Westpac and Mission Australia team up for homelessness
Westpac and Mission Australia have formed a strategic partnership to tackle homelessness.
Philanthropy Australia launches grantmaking guide
Philanthropy Australia has launched a free, downloadable guide: An Introductory Guide to Grantmaking.
