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Philanthropy: more chemistry, less measurement!

3 June, 2009 03:54 PM

Mike Dickson

The belief that applying business methods and disciplines to philanthropy and charity will make those organisations better is quite simply misguided. It speaks of distance: using your business mind-set and value system to help the poor, rather than compassion, love and a large dollop of common sense.

Australia bids farewell to the "Cardboard King"

13 May, 2009 05:24 PM

Known affectionately as the cardboard king, Richard Pratt passed away at the end of April. The patriarch of the family-owned, $5 billion Visy business group was one of Australia’s most successful businessmen and philanthropists. Campden FB looks back at his extraordinary life.

Next gens plough their own philanthropic furrow

27 April, 2009 12:56 PM

Suzanna de Baca

Two next generation members tell Samantha de Baca about how they define their philanthropic missions and how they select charities for their family foundations

Credit crunch philanthropy: what next gens need to know

27 April, 2009 12:51 PM

Michael Fischer

The economic turmoil is bad news for philanthropy. Michael Fischer explores what next gens need to know about giving when everyone is tightening their belts, and looks at how to get the maximum bang for your buck…

Next gen philanthropy: staying the course

27 April, 2009 12:47 PM

Marc Smith

Philanthropy courses for next generation members are growing in number as demand for knowledge in how to give effectively continues to rise. Marc Smith meets two twenty-somethings to find out what is driving them to make a difference…

Why it’s time to re-evaluate your family philanthropy

26 March, 2009 07:22 PM

Marc Smith

There are not many opportunities afforded by the turmoil in the financial world, and it can be difficult to look beyond retrenchment across the board. However, it is a prescient time to look again at what your philanthropy is doing.