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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.
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.
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.
How to win friends and influence government
Neil met with Pro Bono Australia journalist, Maggie Coggan, to discuss his new whitepaper, released in partnership with Perpetual: How charities can improve their relationship with all levels of government.
Whitepaper: How NFPs should engage with government
In a post-COVID world, many NFPs will need to rethink how and where they operate, and how they fund their mission. Good government engagement will be crucial. Our Co-Founding Director, Neil, prepared this whitepaper in partnership with Perpetual.