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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Sydney Myer Fund and Myer Foundation annual report
The Sydney Myer Fund and the Myer Foundation, long known as giants of philanthropy with a long history of support dating back to 1959, released their 2009/2010 annual report today. I particularly like this organisation – not only is it … Continue reading
Accountability and transparency in not for profits
The South Australian state government has announced that charities which receive donations will be required to account more thoroughly as to how those funds are spent. A new Code of Practice which will be open for consultation until mid January … Continue reading
Posted in donate, fundraising, philanthropy
Tagged accountability, code of practice, cost effectiveness, government review, South Australia, transparency
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from Kant to Catherine Keener
The Inaugural Great Philanthropy Debate was presented this evening by the Melbourne Community Foundation and the Melbourne Writers’ Festival. With a theme of ethics in philanthropy, and titled – The Giving Agenda: There’s Always an Agenda, the panel did not … Continue reading
Posted in corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, social action
Tagged agenda, debate, development, enlightened self interest, ethics, overseas aid
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Govt review of public ancillary funds
The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten has announced a review into public ancillary funds. Click here for the press release. and click here for Treasury’s discussion paper and call for submissions. The deadline for … Continue reading
the first rule of screenwriting
They say that the first rule of screenwriting is to write about what you know. In my last post I referred to Philanthropy Australia – so what is it? Philanthropy Australia is the peak body for foundations and organisations which … Continue reading
Posted in fundraising, philanthropy
Tagged Australian Tax Office, government review, Philanthropy Australia
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not for profit readings lately
I was encouraged to get going with this blog after reading Seth Godin‘s Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? and Beth Kanter and Allison Fine‘s: The Networked Nonprofit: Connecting with Social Media to Drive Change. Having recently moved jobs with access to … Continue reading
Posted in donate, fundraising, philanthropy, social media
Tagged real artists ship, social network
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the Melbourne Prize
On my way home today I was reminded – thank you Damien – that tonight is the announcement of the Melbourne Prize. The Melbourne Prize was set up by Simon Warrender and each year celebrates a highly distinguished person in … Continue reading
Welcome – hello
Welcome to Ozphilanthropy.com and thank you for looking in/stopping by. I have been wanting to collate my thoughts on philanthropy in the arts and higher education in Australia as I work in the field and draw on lots of information … Continue reading
Posted in donate, fundraising, philanthropy, social media
Tagged social media, social network, twitter
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