 JOHN MCLEOD | FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2020 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  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 |
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