When you choose to contribute your wealth to society, you want to make sure it has the greatest possible impact. Deciding when and how to pass it on is a huge part of that. Read more

In today's low-interest-rate environment, finding ways for not-for-profits (NFPs) and charitable trusts to meet the needs of their beneficiaries while managing risk requires a specialist approach. Read more

Mistakes are valuable because we learn from them. This is as true when it comes to charitable giving as it is in other areas of life. Read more

A charity giving fund, also known as an 'ancillary fund', is a vehicle for public and private philanthropy. It is a type of charitable trust designed to provide an investment structure for philanthropic giving purposes. Simple and quick to set up, they ... Read more

This paper comprises an extract from McCrindle's The Australian Communities 2020 report, based on the results of respective online surveys of Australian charity workers and those who had given to a charity in the past 12 months. It also draws upon in-depth ... Read more

Traditionally, businesses are set up to make a profit. Not-for-profits are set up to do social good. But what if the objective is to do both? Read more

This report attempts to estimate the outlook for philanthropy and volunteering in Australia during the unprecedented combination of a major economic downturn and a significant global health crisis. We have looked at the past reactions of individuals ... Read more

There is much to mull over in what has been another 12 months of scrutiny for 'big' philanthropy internationally. Much of that attention has focused on the decision-makers, their power and what they choose to (or choose not to) support. This is amplified ... Read more

Impact of the US and UK political environments on philanthropy Read more

Philanthropy has a significant role in the overall planning picture for many families and can have a number of benefits, such as tax benefits, life satisfaction and the opportunity to pass values to the next generation. These benefits are relevant regardless ... Read more