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Grants available for resource development program

Wed, 18 January 2012 Applications are now open for a fundraising and resource development program designed to empower not-for-profit organisations to develop and implement revenue generating strategies.

FREE e-guide to securing grants

Thu, 1 December 2011 Readers of Third Sector’s e-newsletter can subscribe to Third Sector magazine to receive a free e-guide to securing grants for their not-for-profit.

$20,000 for NFPs

Mon, 26 September 2011 Rural and regional not-for-profit organisations may be eligible for two new rounds of cash grants.

Up to $15,000 to foster community participation

Wed, 14 September 2011 Sydney Community Foundation is offering Belonging Project grants to foster connections and support for marginalised groups in Sydney.

Third Sector to present $1,000 grant to NFP

Wed, 14 September 2011 Third Sector is pleased to announce that it will be selecting and awarding the not-for-profit organisation to receive The CTK Foundation and Connecting Up Australia’s cash grant.

Dick Smith to shame those who don’t donate

Wed, 14 September 2011 Former Australian of the Year and millionaire entrepreneur Dick Smith has told the Sydney Morning Herald that he will name and shame “selfish” rich Australians who aren't giving back to their community.

$215,000 awarded to Melbourne NFPs

Mon, 12 September 2011 More than $215,000 has been awarded to 14 not-for-profit organisations in Melbourne’s inner northern suburbs as part of the 2011 Inner North Community Foundation’s Pathways to Employment grant round.

$200,000 boost for community organisation

Thu, 8 September 2011 The Victorian Government has followed through on its promise to offer ten community organisations extra funding if they raised $100,000 in their community over twelve months.

$100,000 in community grants for NFPs

Mon, 22 August 2011 Not-for-profit (NFP) organisations running locally-based initiatives that make a difference to the health and wellbeing of communities can apply for up to $100,000 in funding.

10 Tips: How to fundraise effectively with Facebook Causes

Mon, 15 August 2011 Facebook Causes is a valuable marketing tool that is a free, fun and effective way for not-for-profits to fundraise and raise awareness of their organisation.

Govt announces social enterprise fund managers

Sat, 13 August 2011 The Australian Government has announced two fund managers to deliver $20 million in the newly launched Social Enterprise Development and Investment Fund (SEDIF).

Over $15,000 in grants for NFPs

Mon, 1 August 2011 CTK Foundation have partnered with Connecting Up Australia to offer not-for-profits (NFPs) in Australia and New Zealand over $15,000 in funding, technology and marketing tools.

Human Rights Awards now open

Sat, 30 July 2011 Nominations for not-for-profit (NFP) individuals and organisations that have contributed to their community are now open as part of the Human Rights Awards 2011.

$25,000 in financial grants and mentoring

Fri, 29 July 2011 The City of Melbourne is offering $25,000 in financial grants and mentoring to social enterprises, charities, not-for-profits and other philanthropic organisations with a social purpose.

$150,000 in community grants

Wed, 27 July 2011 Organisations that provide positive social outcomes are invited to apply for their share of $150,000 in funding.

325 new scholarships for NFPs

Wed, 20 July 2011 The Australian Scholarships Foundation has announced 325 new scholarships for board members of charitable not-for-profit organisations.

$9.1 million for NFPs with strong applications

Wed, 20 July 2011 Fund management company Perpetual has announced its allocation of $9.1 million in funding to not-for-profits (NFPs) on behalf of its clients, but warns NFPs need to make strong business cases in order to secure future funding.

$150,000 in grants available to connect communities

Thu, 23 June 2011 Optus is calling on local community and not-for-profit organisations across Australia to apply for its 2011 grants program.

Funding for children’s charities now open

Wed, 8 June 2011 Applications are now open for the Commonwealth Bank’s Community Grants Program, awarding $A650,000 in its annual Community Grants program, from its Staff Community Fund.

Connecting Up: 5 not-for-profit technology topics that you need to know more about

Wed, 11 May 2011 Technology plays a major role in how not-for-profit organisations operate on a day-to-day basis. So, regardless of one's comfort level with technology, a need exists to learn how use the technologies that affect the sector.

Grant applications: Trends and what funders want

Mon, 9 May 2011 Peggy Hailstone talks to three funders about what they are looking for in successful grant applications.

Survey reveals not-for-profits’ self-image

Thu, 28 April 2011 Legal firm Makinson & d’Apice has released the results of a survey that asked 250 not-for-profit organisations to rate themselves in terms their governance quality and their ability to attract bequests, among other things.

Reboot your non-profit at Connecting Up 2011

Wed, 27 April 2011 The annual Connecting Up Conference, run by the Australian not-for-profit support organisation Connecting Up, is on the horizon for 2011.

Not-for-profit marketing: the value of advertising online

Tue, 19 April 2011 Does your marketing plan include a budget for online ads? Find out why placing advertisements online is no longer an optional extra.

Chase the cache treasure hunt

Tue, 12 April 2011 The advent of Chase the Cache, a high-tech treasure hunt around the Melbourne central business district, has recently been announced by Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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