BY CHLOE MARKS Last April, as the charity sector started to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on services and fundraising, JBWere released ‘Where to from here? The outlook for philanthropy during COVID-19‘. The report used past trends to estimate the effect of a global health and economic crisis across the main types of philanthropy in Australia, including Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs): One of the …
BY TONY BRETHERTON I just learnt from research undertaken by CASE that universities are investing 8% less in alumni magazines. And a leading Melbourne School is moving from a printed magazine to a digital version (with only limited numbers of the magazine to be printed in hard copy). The digital version will come with video links and it will cost (I imagine) so much less. Printing and posting fewer magazines and using the digital capacity …
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BY RACHEL JEFFERIES When geese fly in a “V” formation, they can fly greater distances than if each one were to fly alone. The way they work together creates a whole greater than the sum of its parts. In the human world, often we select group members based on individual qualities – e.g. the smartest, …
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David Ward (Technical Director, Australian Philanthropic Services) is considered a leading authority on ancillary funds and is the author of Philanthropy Australia’s Trustee Handbooks for both Private and Public Ancillary Funds. Although one of the most popular philanthropic structures, a private ancillary fund (PAF) is not the only choice for donors who want to be …
A high performing grants program can provide your charity with significant income. Whether you are applying for grants occasionally or have developed a regular calendar of grant opportunities, there are some key steps to take in research, preparation, and relationship-building to be successful. The following article will provide five steps that will help maximise your …
BY RACHEL JEFFERIES & VICTOR MANAWATU Matariki is the Māori new year. It is celebrated in early winter, when the star cluster Matariki (also known as the Pleiades) rises in the eastern sky. Because Māori traditionally follow the lunar cycle rather than the Gregorian calendar, it’s tricky to pinpoint the exact time that Matariki will rise. The lunar calendar has 354 days, while the …
Giving USA 2020: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2019 has just been released. It reports that Americans gave almost $450 billion to charity in 2019, meaning that last year was the third consecutive year of the highest levels of total giving ever recorded. Giving USA is the longest-running, most comprehensive report on philanthropy …
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Your cause was important before COVID-19 and it remains so now despite the global pandemic raging on. As many in the charity space strive to find their place in the new ‘normal’, it can be easy to forget the why that sparked their cause in the first place. The last few months have been a shock to everyone. Navigating how to operate and survive during this crazy time has understandably been the priority. Now more than ever though, the why behind your …
What Is Your Story? It Is More Important Than Ever Before Read More »
Facing the prospect of a deep economic recession due to COVID-19, the charitable sectors in both New Zealand and Australia are revising their plans and strategies to meet the new demands and unique challenges brought on by the pandemic. Uncertainty and difficult decisions loom for charities on both sides of the Tasman, so it …
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During this current COVID-19 crisis, several media reports suggested that more people were writing or updating their wills as a result of the crisis. AskRIGHT reached out to two major Australian law firms to gain information that would help clarify whether in fact more people are reviewing their wills and what impact this may have on charitable bequests. …
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