Category: Charities

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.

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.

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.

Community services forced to turn away needy

Over 3.1 million Australians were assisted by surveyed community services organisations last financial year, but according to a new report, some groups were forced to turn away a quarter of people needing child welfare, youth or housing services.

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.

Arts sponsorship outlook

The results of a survey designed to gather data on expectations and attitudes regarding the potential effects of the global financial crisis on arts sponsorship have been released by the Australian Business Arts Foundation (AbaF).

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