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The enduring importance of evidence, coalition-building and strategic engagement
Advocacy and Campaigning, Consulting, Legislation and Policy, Purpose and Values, Strategy and Planning, Whitepaper Tanck Advocacy and Campaigning, Consulting, Legislation and Policy, Purpose and Values, Strategy and Planning, Whitepaper Tanck

The enduring importance of evidence, coalition-building and strategic engagement

As advocacy becomes increasingly fragmented, a renewed focus on evidence, coalition-building and strategic engagement is essential to achieving meaningful and lasting social change.

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With a tight Federal budget, philanthropic investment must work harder
Advocacy and Campaigning, Board and Management, Budgets and Funding, Legislation and Policy, Social Justice, Strategy and Planning, Whitepaper Tanck Advocacy and Campaigning, Board and Management, Budgets and Funding, Legislation and Policy, Social Justice, Strategy and Planning, Whitepaper Tanck

With a tight Federal budget, philanthropic investment must work harder

As governments tighten spending and public debt remains high, philanthropy has an increasingly important role to play. New research from Tanck and Perpetual highlights the need for longer-term, strategically designed philanthropic investment that strengthens capability, advocacy and systems change.

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The role of civil society in communities is not just valuable, it is essential
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The role of civil society in communities is not just valuable, it is essential

As trust declines and public debate fragments, civil society organisations play a critical role in connecting communities with decision-makers and strengthening democratic participation.

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The 26-27 Federal Budget Quietly Confirms Australia’s Reliance on Civil Society
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The 26-27 Federal Budget Quietly Confirms Australia’s Reliance on Civil Society

Every Federal Budget tells a story about what government believes matters, behind the headlines, capital gains, taxes, war and security something else is in this budget.


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