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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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).
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.
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).
The economic downturn has put increased strain on homelessness services, underscoring the importance of the Government's homelessness strategy and its commitments to halve homelessness and end rough sleeping by 2020.