What is the future of direct mail?
Predictions from the United States that direct-mail returns will drop by up to 40 percent over the next five years have prompted a spirited debate on nonprofit online marketing blogs.
Australian taxpayers giving more
Australians are donating more than ever and MPs, local councillors and lawmakers are among the most generous, according to a new report from the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies (CPNS).
Salvos launch West Winter Appeal
The West Australian newspaper has joined the Salvation Army to launch the state-wide West Winter Appeal, as part of efforts to meet the growing rate of people asking for help due to difficult economic circumstances.
Melbourne hosts AFDO human rights conference
The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) is holding a conference in Melbourne from 28-29 May to discuss the challenges of actualising the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) within Australia.
Fundraising in a recession
ABC Radio’s Background Briefing program (21/05/09) heard that if you are a charity with a broad supporter base, have well developed regular giving programs and do not rely too heavily on corporate gifts, then you are probably in a good position to weather the recession.
ANTaR inspires respect
Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTaR), in collaboration with The Body Shop, has today launched its new national Respect campaign, encouraging Australians to work towards a solid and effective partnership between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, and non-indigenous Australians.
Awarding transparency
Oxfam Australia has been announced as the winner and World Vision Australia the runner-up of the PricewaterhouseCoopers second annual Transparency Awards – co-sponsored by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the Centre for Social Impact – which acknowledge the quality and transparency of reporting within the not-for-profit sector.
Telstra gives back to the community
More than 220 clubs, societies and other not-for-profit organisations will share in $150,000 of the Telstra Foundation’s recently announced Community Connection grants, which honour Telstra employees’ involvement and leadership in community organisations by supporting the groups where they volunteer.
Volunteering Unplugged during National Volunteer Week
In co-ordination with the beginning of Volunteering Australia’s National Volunteer Week (11-17 May) this week – which is the largest celebration of the more than 5 million Australians who volunteer – SEEK has launched its Volunteering Unplugged initiative, aiming to spread awareness about the broad diversity of volunteers and volunteering opportunities.
Fundraising scholarships on offer
Two full funded scholarships are available to attend FIA’s intensive residential education program Madison Down Under 2009.
