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The gift of giving

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

It’s time to consider what expenses I can claim in preparation for the completion of my financial tax year. But be warned: your expenses are only tax deductible if you donate them to a registered deductible gift recipient.

It’s All Just A Matter Of Trust

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

If public trust is the not-for-profit (NFP) sectors most valuable asset, then why are directors and leaders of NFPs not doing more to safeguard it? The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission’s 2017 Australian Charities Report (find it here) reports that trust in charities amongst Australians has declined from 37% in …

How to Open The Donor’s Chequebook

Monday, April 13, 2015

Not all donors are motivated to give by the same strategies – no surprises there. What is surprising is how many charities do not bother to vary their donor appeals to accommodate these different motivations. Researchers at the Kellogg Institute have compiled a summary of their various investigations of donor …

Giving to Charities

Monday, May 12, 2014

Who Are The Most Generous People in Australia? The most generous people in Australia typically live in the ACT, according to the latest NAB Charitable Giving Index. The least come from WA and Tasmania. The 4th edition of the Index reveals the latest trends and data on the giving patterns …

Connecting With Charity Consumers

Monday, March 31, 2014

Surprisingly six out of ten Australians are receptive to advertising messages in some form, as reported in a recent survey by Australia Post and ADMA. But what form of advertising is most effective? You may be surprised. The survey of over 9,000 people asked which advertising form they actively sought …

So Whose Job Is Fundraising?

Monday, February 17, 2014

In 2013 researchers from the QUT Australian Centre of Philanthropy and Non-profit Studies produced and excellent report “Whos asking for what? Fundraising and leadership in Australian non-profits.” This very interesting report is important for any NFP that relies on fundraising (in whatever form). The report is the culmination of a …