Solutions for charity events
Join a roundtable of charity event professionals from Leukaemia Foundation, Whitelion and Epworth Foundation along with Third Sector editor Zelda Tupicoff to explore the different solutions to staying one step ahead in charity events this Wednesday in Melbourne 3.55pm-4.45pm.
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.
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.
NFP drug and alcohol report
A new report focusing on issues concerning non-for-profits working in the areas of drug and alcohol has been released by the Australian National Council on Drugs.
Charities ride the new wave of social media
Connecting Up Conference in Sydney recently heard that Australia’s charities and community groups are surging towards free and low cost social media and mobile technologies to reach their clients and donors.
Small grants available for building better communities
Optus is inviting not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding of between $1,000-$5,000 for projects and initiatives that will benefit and build better Australian communities.
MAYDAY fundraising success
Despite the difficult economic circumstances, this year’s Media Assisting Youth (MAYDAY) auction has been an unprecedented fundraising success bringing in almost $890,000 that will go to four different youth-focused charities.
Grants for small rural not-for-profits
The Seeds of Renewal grants program is calling for funding applications from small, rural not-for-profit organisations for projects and activities that will help these communities work toward a more sustainable future.
