Author: Damian Topp
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Why are most donors over 60 years old?
Life experience, adverse health, in touch with the environment or just maybe when they are asked for a gift they have the spare cash!
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The mostly positive history of charitable giving in Australia
Part One – Why we should be optimistic Dedicated people, a continuing professionalising of the sector and growing conversations with advisers are just a few of the reasons the philanthropic sector in Australia continues on a positive trajectory. Earlier this year the Unlocking Generosity report, commissioned by the Minderoo Foundation and the Edward Alaxander Foundation, challenged our…
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Align strategy with purpose for measurable impact
Why do most strategies fail to transfer to operational actions? Too often boards and executives develop strategy in isolation. Their focus is on where they would like to see the organisation without reflecting on: A study of Development Plans and Fundraising Performance by the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy, found that almost 38.9% of organisations produced…