Are you up for another round of inquiries with the new federal government? The formal written material generated by federal inquiries about reform of the nonprofit sector is substantial. Over 15.5 million words on almost 50,000 pages have been generated in total by government inquiries from the Industry Commission Report in 1995 up to the Treasury…
Your chance to meet the new ACNC Commissioner at a special Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies gathering | 10 March 2023 in Brisbane QUT is thrilled to be welcoming the newly appointed ACNC Commissioner, Sue Woodward AM to Brisbane. Commissioner Woodward is well known in the charity and nonprofit sector having been involved in researching…
On Wed 8 March, 6–7:15pm Dr Ruth Knight will be chatting with Juliette Wright OAM, founder and ambassador of GIVIT.org.au. Juliette has devised a game-changing digital solution to a very material problem, and changed the way people give by inspiring an online network of givers. GIVIT is now a critical player in disaster recovery and an…
ACPNS alumnus, Steve Wakerley decided to follow his dreams and, after studying at the Centre, is now CEO of Variety, one of Australia’s largest children’s charities! After 27 years as a police officer, Steve Wakerley made the brave decision to leave his job behind and follow his dreams. Facing chronic heart failure, Steve realised that it…
Held in September 2022, the Social Enterprise Academic Symposium brought together academics, scholars, practitioners, students and educators with an interest in learning about emerging theory, teaching practice and social entrepreneurship in action. It was organised by the Australian Social Enterprise University Alliance and hosted at QUT. The symposium was held in partnership with the Social Enterprise…
We would love to hear from you on our 21st anniversary! This year ACPNS celebrates 21 years supporting the social impact sector! As part of the celebrations, we would like to invite YOU to write a short message about the difference ACPNS has made in your life. It can be anything you like. We’re especially interested…
ACPNS researchers Marie Balczun, Myles McGregor-Lowndes and Alexandra Williamson have just published their annual analysis of Ancillary Funds in Australia for the period 2019-2020. The intended purpose of an ancillary fund (or philanthropic foundation) is to act as an intermediary between donors and nonprofit organisations (not individuals) that can receive tax deductible donations. There are two…
Enjoy reading legal cases but short on time? The second quarterly summary for 2022 is now available! Researchers at ACPNS scan Australia and the world constantly for legal cases that involve important issues concerning charities, nonprofit organisations, philanthropy, gifts and bequests. Our Quarterly Case Note Summaries capture key legal cases in an easy-to-digest format for lawyers,…
Global narratives of educational philanthropy tend to emphasise the significant influence donors have in shaping public school policy and practice. In Australia, however, tax laws work to narrow the possibilities for philanthropy to exert influence over public schooling. Indeed, public schools (unlike private schools and Higher Education institutions) are unable to receive ‘direct’ philanthropic income, yet…
Are you looking to study with ACPNS in mid-2022? Well, we’ve got some great news! For the first time ever, ACPNS is offering two Myles Mcgregor-Lowndes mid-year scholarships for students commencing their studies in July 2022. But be quick – applications close 1 August 2022! The Myles McGregor-Lowndes Scholarship will cover 50% of the domestic tuition…