Research

Microfinance Challenges in Australia

11 March 2010 | New research underlines the key challenges facing microfinance development in Australia.

Major Giving In Australia - New Research Points to Untapped Opportunity

11 March 2010 | Landmark philanthropy research finds major giving in Australia is untapped, unidentified and uninformed.

Saying Thank You - Testing the Online & Direct Mail Donation Process

04 March 2010 | A US consultancy has found that only half of Not for Profits actually say “thank you” for online and direct mail donations.

Respect for Older Australians - Report

04 March 2010 | A joint study by Victorian aged care provider Benetas and Deakin University examines respect for older Australians.

US Philanthropic Giving Drops Amid Downturn

04 March 2010 | Wealthy Americans are concerned about their philanthropic giving as donations fall amid the economic downturn

Australians Participating in the Arts

03 March 2010 | Its more than bums on seats – more Australians are actively participating in the arts, according to new research.

BSL's Life Chances Report

25 February 2010 | Twenty years on, family income still determines educational success in Australia, according to the latest report from the Brotherhood of St Laurence.

Newspaper Influence on Donors Wanes

25 February 2010 | New research reveals a decline in newspaper influence on donors -with television coverage being the medium that inspires most people to give.