Research

Top insights from the 2021 Australian Census

Fiona AtkinsonJuly 5, 2022

The 2021 Australian Census provides a picture of a rapidly growing and culturally diverse population struggling with health and housing issues. But the data shows opportunity too. We share the key insights. ...

0 Comments 0

RSPCA leads Australian charity rankings

Fiona AtkinsonMarch 8, 2022

Survey shows animals, cancer, mental health and children’s causes are top of mind for Australians in 2022. ...

0 Comments 0

Social impact reporting lets your light shine

Fiona AtkinsonMarch 1, 2022

We’re experiencing a growing collective mindset in an era of rising scepticism – so it's time to build trust and buy-in through transparent social impact reporting. ...

0 Comments 0

Charities are expected to meet need, but are excluded from decision making

Fiona AtkinsonFebruary 15, 2022

A new report asks why NFP leaders are getting neither the support they need or a place at the table when they are the ones providing solutions. ...

0 Comments 0

New report shows obstacles faced by remote, regional and rural organisations

Fiona AtkinsonDecember 21, 2021

Pre-2020, local community organisations were already given short shrift when it came to funding and support. Now, two years later, they have dealt with a multitude of natural disasters on top of a global pandemic, and they are exhausted. But they come with solutions. ...

0 Comments 0

Top 12 F&P articles of 2021

Fiona AtkinsonDecember 14, 2021

Curiosity, case studies, corporates and COVID-19 dominated the interest in our articles in 2021. Here we look back at the year that was. ...

0 Comments 0

GivingTuesday is in its ninth year – has it been a success?

Fiona AtkinsonNovember 30, 2021

Widely adopted in the US, billions raised worldwide, and a slow uptake in Australia. With the campaign happening this week, we take a look at results and share insights....

0 Comments 0

A how-to guide for philanthropists and how it helps your nonprofit

Fiona AtkinsonNovember 22, 2021

Extensive research tells us that Australians are keen to make significant and structured gifts. But the giving pathway can be confusing. A new guide aims to address that. ...

0 Comments 0

COVID-19 continues to accelerate NFP digital capability, but where are the gaps?

Fiona AtkinsonNovember 16, 2021

The wins and ‘room for improvements’ from this year’s 2021 Digital Technology in the Not-for-Profit Sector report. ...

0 Comments 0

Fundraising leadership – there’s much more to be done

Fiona AtkinsonNovember 9, 2021

Fundraising and giving at board and executive level can result in transformative gifts, but a new study reveals an ongoing lack of clarity about leadership-level participation. ...

0 Comments 0

Lifeline tops the list as most media-mentioned charity

Fiona AtkinsonNovember 9, 2021

A new report shares insights into the nonprofit news that’s dominated in Australia’s media coverage over the last 12 months. ...

0 Comments 0

Corporate giving through a gender lens

Fiona AtkinsonOctober 19, 2021

A new report shows that for corporate giving to truly make a difference to gender equality, it must be intentional in its approach – and nonprofits must respond by showing how their work benefits women and girls. ...

0 Comments 0

Big picture giving: a marathon, not a sprint

Fiona AtkinsonOctober 12, 2021

What we can learn from Hands Across Canberra about intergenerational wealth transfer and donations that last forever… ...

0 Comments 0

Subscriber Exclusive

Major Giving: timeless principles and emerging trends

Fiona AtkinsonOctober 5, 2021

A new report shares valuable insights that could transform your major gifts program. ...

0 Comments 0

The digital divide: not all digital experiences are created equal

Fiona AtkinsonAugust 25, 2021

Two key reports warn us of Australia’s digital divide and how some communities and NFPs are being left behind. Here’s what you can do about it. ...

0 Comments 0

Australians facing roadblocks to engaging NFPs

Aussies face roadblocks to engaging with NFPs, new study says

Andrea RiddellJune 28, 2021

New research by Salesforce shows that while Australians are willing to roll up their sleeves and help, however, are facing challenges when trying to engage with NFPs....

0 Comments 0

New national research to evaluate the pulse of the for-purpose sector

Clare JoyceJuly 20, 2020

The Centre for Social Impact is inviting charity, not-for-profit and for-purpose leaders to participate in an Australian-first research project in the wake of COVID-19....

0 Comments 0

Women’s fund and foundation donors give more and engage more: Report

Clare JoyceJuly 25, 2019

A new report from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute in the United States has valuable lessons for all donors and nonprofits....

0 Comments 0

Study of $100m donations pool reveals gender trends

Clare JoyceJuly 2, 2019

An analysis of $100m in donations to online platform GiveNow since 2001 shows women give more often, but men give in larger amounts....

0 Comments 0

Research and evaluation: The Children’s Protection Society

Anne KarusoAugust 3, 2016

With a little help from philanthropy, the Children’s Protection Society is undertaking ground breaking research that has the potential to change the life trajectories and outcomes for vulnerable children in Australia. ...

0 Comments 0

Research

Top insights from the 2021 Australian Census

RSPCA leads Australian charity rankings

Charities are expected to meet need, but are excluded from decision making

New report shows obstacles faced by remote, regional and rural organisations

Top 12 F&P articles of 2021

GivingTuesday is in its ninth year – has it been a success?

A how-to guide for philanthropists and how it helps your nonprofit

COVID-19 continues to accelerate NFP digital capability, but where are the gaps?

Fundraising leadership – there’s much more to be done

Lifeline tops the list as most media-mentioned charity

Corporate giving through a gender lens

Big picture giving: a marathon, not a sprint

Major Giving: timeless principles and emerging trends

The digital divide: not all digital experiences are created equal

Aussies face roadblocks to engaging with NFPs, new study says

Women’s fund and foundation donors give more and engage more: Report

Study of $100m donations pool reveals gender trends

Research and evaluation: The Children’s Protection Society

Subscribe to access this article.

Continue reading your article with an F&P subscription

You've reached your free article limit.

Continue reading your article with an F&P subscription