#Philanthropy
When and how to engage in charitable giving
When I was growing up, helping others was part of what was expected as a decent human being. You were discreet and perhaps even private about such activities. It was almost unseemly to be helping out and then talking about it. Over the years things have changed and while for some of us discretion is […]
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 […]
Billionaire entrepreneur gives kids a chance
Australian National University (ANU) is the beneficiary of the most generous philanthropic gift in history after Graham Tuckwell gave the uni $50 million towards a scholarship program.
CEOs and entrepreneurs sleep rough for a good cause
CEOs and entrepreneurs across the country will experience homelessness in the midst of winter first hand next week, by taking part in the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout. CatchOfTheDay co-founder Gabby Leibovich and Ruslan Kogan are throwing their weight behind the cause, auctioning off the chance to join them for dinner.
Running a socially-conscious business: Why you should
For many people, running a business isn’t just about making money, it’s about creating an opportunity to make a difference to other people’s lives. Here are some ideas for how to get your business involved in some philanthropic causes.
Billionaires giving their fortunes away
If you were worth $50 billion dollars would you keep it all for yourself? Of the three richest men in the world, two of them are now competing, not for the top spot, but, to give sizable chucks of their fortunes away, in their lifetimes.
Charities hit hard by financial crisis
Charities have become the latest victims in the global financial crisis, with a growing number applying for funding to meet a rising demand for services. According to Perpetual, Australia’s largest manager of charitable trusts, 942 charities have applied for funding this year, up 26 percent on last year. The applications have totalled $60 million. With […]