Philanthropy

Award Nominations Open to Honour Queensland’s Top Philanthropists

09 February 2012 | The Queensland Community Foundation (QCF) has opened nominations for the 2012 QCF Philanthropist of the Year Awards, which will recognise Queensland’s most generous individuals and business.

Demand for Philanthropic Funds Continues to Rise

07 February 2012 | The growing demand for philanthropic funds sees another major Trust fund reporting a significant increase in the amount of grant dollars sought from Australian Not for Profit organisations.

Applications for Perpetual Funding Rounds Increase by 118% over Five Years

24 January 2012 | Perpetual’s philanthropy funding round was oversubscribed by a factor of 10 this year with some $90 million being requested by Australian Not for Profits, with only $9 million available for distribution.

Women More Charitable Than Men at Christmas

22 December 2011 | More than 60% of women will make a donation to charity this year, compared with only 56% of men according to the latest Christmas survey from the Australian National Retailers Association (ANRA).

GFC Hangover Expected to Continue to Impact Donations in 2012

15 December 2011 | People in the United States and United Kingdom overwhelmingly trust Not for Profits (NFPs) ahead of of governments and corporations to create social change, yet most say they will make charitable donations at the same or reduced levels as last year.

Study Says Women the Primary Decision Makers in Giving

13 December 2011 | Women in rich households are having more of a say in family decisions about giving to charities, according to a study released this week.

Tax Office Warning on Charity Donation Tax Avoidance Schemes

08 December 2011 | The Australian Tax Office has issued a warning over concerns about charity donation arrangements that have been found to be tax avoidance schemes and issued new guidelines.

Pro Bono Australia's Ethical Guide to Christmas 2011

08 December 2011 | With Christmas only weeks away, Pro Bono Australia again presents its Ethical Christmas Guide, highlighting what charities across the country have on offer and providing a way for Australians to support the Not for Profit sector when making their Christmas purchases.

Corporate Giving Changes Direction - International Analysis

25 November 2011 | A new international analysis has found a big change in corporate giving - with an increase in the trend towards cash donations.

The Trust Company Announces $5 million in Strategic Partnerships - PILCH a Big Winner

24 November 2011 | The Public Interest Law Clearing House VIC (PILCH) is one of the big winners in a commitment to three year funding announced by fund managers, The Trust Company today.