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Fix philanthropy from ground up: FYA

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 OCT 2012
... Immerse program involves taking six to eight people between the ages of 18 and 30 interested in gaining experience in philanthropy with the desire of either continuing or establishing a family legacy. Placements of 3-12 months are offered in a range ...

Family businesses provide engine for recovery

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2012
... showed that nearly 80% of family businesses in the emerging world and 59% of those in developed markets are engaged in philanthropy and impact investing.

Australian foundations sample impact investing

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 6 SEP 2012
... Impact Investing Network (GIIN), Luther M Ragin Jr. said the 5% minimum payout requirement minimises the creativity of philanthropy and stymies its ability to more effectively prosecute its goals. "Using 5% of assets to address mission effectively takes ...

Gonski calls for NFP director liability review

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 SEP 2012
... Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), David Gonski told an industry event yesterday. Speaking at Philanthropy Australia's annual conference yesterday, Gonski described the concept of a company limited by guarantee as "antiquated ...

Advisers urged to discuss structured giving

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2012
Philanthropy director of Opportunity International, Stephen Robertson has said the increase in advisers initiating the philanthropy conversation with high net worth clients is worthy of recognition. While the decision to give is ultimately the clients' ...

Perpetual increases NFP scholarships

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2012
... were vast differences in the application of governance practices across the sector. Andrew Thomas, general manager, philanthropy at Perpetual, said many NFPs lack the funds for formal professional development. "Providing access to education is a vital ...

Education charities get philanthropy boost

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUL 2012
... education sector reflects an increasing recognition of education as an enabler," said Andrew Thomas, general manager philanthropy at Perpetual. "Philanthropists are increasingly looking at issues from this strategic perspective to see how their funds ...

Gonski to join APS board

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUN 2012
... welcoming the creation of the 1000th Private Ancillary Fund (PAF) in Australia. "David has been a long time pioneer in philanthropy in this country. He championed the creation of Prescribed Private Funds in 2001, and has maintained his involvement in ...

Philanthropy needs simpler support: Perpetual Private

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 25 JUN 2012
... and increased regulation on charitable vehicles such as private ancillary funds. Andrew Thomas, general manager - philanthropy at Perpetual Private said he believes that while many philanthropists are reticent about publicity, some recognition would ...

EQT establishes Private Wealth division

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUN 2012
... explained the restructure has brought the business's superannuation, personal estates and trusts, wealth management and philanthropy areas into one business unit, with Rimmer to serve as head of private wealth services. "This is the latest step in implementing ...