The newly established Australian Carbon Trust will lead efforts to boost energy efficiency in households and businesses across Australia.
The Private Ancillary Fund (PAFs) statistics for the 2007–08 financial year, revealed in March 2010, show continued growth in donations and assets in the philanthropic sector.
Originating in the UK, the new Melbourne School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) took in a cohort of twenty two students when it opened in April 2010.
A survey by a Queensland recruitment company, released in April 2010, found that satisfaction levels for both employees and volunteers are generally high amongst a diverse range of not-for-profit organisations.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has produced the Professions and the Trade Practices Act – a guide to enhance individual professionals and their associations' understanding of their trade practices responsibilities.
A new survey of community organisations from Volunteering Australia and National Australia Bank (NAB), released in May 2010, found that 91 per cent of organisations currently have volunteers assisting in their organisation.
The Myer Foundation and Sidney Myer Fund won the prestigious International Funders for Indigenous People's (IFIP) Award, an annual award to recognise leadership in Indigenous philanthropy.
Held in May 2010, Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is one of the Cancer Council's leading fundraising events.
AuSAE CEO Richard Gerner reports on the successful AuSAE Annual General Meeting and networking dinner.
The Third Sector Women's Leadership Seminar will bring established and aspiring women in Australia's not-for-profit industry together, providing a forum for women to hear from mentors, discuss ideas and network.