 CAITRIONA FAY | FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2020 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  RHODRI DAVIES | FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2019 Impact of the US and UK political environments on philanthropy Read more  KERRI MAST | FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2019 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  DAVID KNOWLES | TUESDAY, 16 APR 2019 In a must read for philanthropists, Koda Capital marries existing research with its own insights to piece together a detailed picture of how Australians donate. Read more  MICHELLE GORTAN | FRIDAY, 23 NOV 2018 Traditionally, wealth advisers use a succession planning framework. This involves working with the founder (or founders) to look downstream to the next generation for an effective "passing of the baton" strategy. Read more  BETH KANTER | FRIDAY, 13 APR 2018 Today's non-profit marketers must be experts in learning how to shift their organizational culture towards a culture of philanthropy. Read more  SHAMAL DASS | FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018 This paper will recap the current non-profit landscape, build a case for scaling around impact and provide a framework for Boards to think about their own organisation and the options available to them. Read more  MICHELLE BALTAZAR | FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2017 Financial Standard's director of media and publisher, Michelle Baltazar, travels to Melbourne to meet the winners of the 2017 Philanthropy Australia Awards. Read more  BARRY LAMBERT | TUESDAY, 3 JAN 2017 Count founder Barry Lambert traces his steps from garbage duty at the Commonwealth Bank to founding one of Australia's most respected accounting networks. Read more  JUSTIN GREINER | WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2016 JBWere chief executive Justin Greiner looks back on his journey from selling Coca Cola in the former Soviet Bloc to managing one of the most venerable private wealth institutions in the country. Read more |
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