#Not For Profit
How one not-for-profit is ending hunger for disadvantaged Aussie school kids
Lyndon Galea, founder and CEO of Eat Up shares his experience in transforming a fantastic idea into a successful organisation aiming to end hunger for school kids, one sandwich at a time.
What Australian businesses need to know about the crackdown on plastic packaging
Let’s take a closer look at the Australasian Recycling Label and the phase out of single-use plastic packaging…
Spacewhite: New social enterprise rises as Australia’s plastics plan gathers momentum
The annual consumption of plastics in Australia has increased by 240,000 tonnes over the last four years. The amount of plastic recycled has fallen by 1.4% over the same period.
Sisterhood in action: Global Sisters Marketplace delivers hope to Aussie microbusinesses
A concept with heart, soul and lofty aspirations, Global Sisters Marketplace is Australia’s first not-for-profit online marketplace dedicated to supporting women achieve financial independence.
Why youth homelessness is a business problem and how SMEs can make a positive difference
Today is Youth Homelessness Matters Day. Homelessness is often seen as a challenge for governments and charities to solve, but the private sector can play a part too – beyond throwing money at the issue. Youth homelessness is growing at an epidemic rate, and SMEs should take notice. These young people are future job candidates […]
Initiative offers NFPs a hand with digital
A Sydney-based digital marketing agency is giving not-for-profit organisations with limited digital know-how an opportunity to have their campaigns managed at no cost. The #GivingBackToCommunity initiative was launched by Octos in January, this year. According to the agency’s founder and CEO, Nital Shah, NFPs, including Breast Cancer Network Australia, Cure Brain Cancer Foundation, Optometry Giving […]
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Lance Brooks on what SMBs can learn from social enterprise
Small businesses stand to benefit by borrowing from the rulebook of social enterprise and building strategic alliances in their local communities, according to social philanthropist and former Australian Survivor contestant, Lance Brooks. Brooks is the founder and managing director of Brooks Community Consultants (BCC), a grassroots community engagement and social sustainability consultancy. He also founded Communities […]
Ten not-for-profits chosen as Google Impact Challenge finalists
Google has announced the finalists of this year’s Google Impact Challenge Australia, a competition that sees not-for-profits competing for a $500,000 grant.
Report paints clear picture of charity sector
The Curtin Charities 2013 Report marks the first single-sourced, evidence-based analysis of Australian charities, providing a greater understanding of the sector.
‘Doing the right thing’ – fringe to mainstream
Being the emotion-driven person that I am, it’s always more fun to debate the big issues of politics and economics with someone who brings a different perspective, and so my brother makes a perfect sparring partner.
New start-up initiative sends entrepreneurs to school
Small Business Minister Bruce Billson hopes the latest initiative in the start up sector will usher in an entrepreneurship “renaissance” and encourage more Australians to go into business for themselves.
Western Desert wins Ethical Enterprise Award 2013
Holistic community health enterprise, Western Desert, has been announced the winner of the inaugural Ethical Enterprise Award 2013.
Community orgs urged to apply for funding
The IMB Community Foundation has opened its 2014 round of funding for not-for-profit organisations and community groups. Submissions from interested groups have until late January to apply for a share of the $500,000 of grant money available.
Entrepreneur creating the ripple effect
When Renata Cooper started her company with nothing more than a humble Facebook page, she never dreamed at the ripple effects she was creating, quite literally. Forming Circles is an ethical and social investment company creating ‘ripples’ in the community through the power of giving.
Not for profit fraud warning despite improvement
Australia’s only survey on fraud in the not-for-profit sector has revealed that the incidence of fraud among respondents has fallen over the past two years and involves relatively small amounts of cash or inventory when compared with large public and private companies. The 2010 survey, conducted biannually by leading national accounting and advisory firm BDO, […]