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Big data for social impact - By Gina Anderson 26 Aug 2013 | 06:11 am
Today philanthropists are looking to make large scale change, just as they did in business. However, they are surprised by the lack of general industry information on the philanthropic sector – data t...
Why doesn’t Gen X join organisations committed to public service? - By Doug Taylor 15 Aug 2013 | 04:31 am
Across the world these ancient institutions are dying on the vine and we sit at home surfing the net or watching TV. Okay – perhaps that’s a little unfair – many of us are actually quite busy with bot...
Philanthropy and where the money goes - By Gina Anderson 6 Aug 2013 | 05:04 am
When I joined Philanthropy Australia in 2005 many Australians didn’t know the word philanthropy, while others that did considered philanthropy an ‘old word’ which had dropped out of use. However in m...
Co-operative social enterprise in Australia - By Alan Greig 30 Jul 2013 | 10:46 am
As an example of a social enterprise offering “social impact” and innovation through bottom up community development, I hope CSI blog readers will find some interest in this article on the growth of t...
Dan Pallotta – and that TED Talk! - By Gina Anderson 15 Jul 2013 | 06:36 am
Have you seen the Dan Pallotta TED Talk? Based on his book Uncharitable, Pallotta challenges widespread and deeply held attitudes prevalent in the wider community towards charities and the not-for.....
Impact investing powers ahead in Asia - By Sandy Blackburn-Wright 28 Jun 2013 | 05:35 am
As I left the hotel on the first morning of the conference, a couple of others were jumping into a cab. They asked if I was headed for the Forum and offered me a ride. A sat next to a nice guy who int...
Collective Impact in South Australia - By Dawn O'Neil and Kerry Graham 27 Jun 2013 | 05:27 am
South Australia has been working since 2009 to promote and support organisations, communities and governments to adopt the Collective Impact approach say Australian social change advocates Dawn O’Neil...
Giving with your friends - By Gina Anderson 19 Jun 2013 | 07:31 am
Building enthusiasm is often about the words we use; how things sound. Take “giving circles” for example. To me, “giving circle” seems a bit passive and lacking in imagination. Impact100, on the other...
Are you (social) investment ready? - By Gina Anderson 22 May 2013 | 04:55 am
One wit noted that the theme of the inaugural Asia Venture Philanthropy Network Conference, held in Singapore on 9-10 May 2013: ‘Creating social impact: blending philanthropic and investment capital’,...
Are you (social) investment ready? - By Gina Anderson 22 May 2013 | 04:55 am
One wit noted that the theme of the inaugural Asia Venture Philanthropy Network Conference, held in Singapore on 9-10 May 2013: ‘Creating social impact: blending philanthropic and investment capital’,...
