You too can change the world for only 'five bucks'. Emerging philanthropist Brianna Kerr is hoping to inspire more young people to give regularly, and has just launched the FiveBucks site, with the backing of @ACFInspires. #Philanthropy #Giving buff.ly/4dm1PQW

The #CrowdStrike outage has highlighted the vulnerability of Australia's #notforprofit and #charity sector to #cyber threats, say advocates including Infoxchange and @CommCouncil, both of which have renewed calls for additional resources. #AusPol buff.ly/46qBP4I

Fundraisers via the FIA have commited to higher standards ahead of an expected revamp of donations taxes and #fundraising regulations. buff.ly/3yil7rC

As the nation’s top philanthropists head to #Adelaide next week to discuss cutting-edge #charity work, not-for-profit advocates hope the #OzProdCom report into doubling #philanthropy by 2030 will lead to long-overdue reforms. #AusPol buff.ly/4c5MOlo

I’m chuffed to see the enthusiasm from the philanthropic sector for our government’s plans to boost charitable giving, and build a more connected Australia communitydirectors.com.au/articles/phila… #auspol Philanthropy Aus Institute of Community Directors Australia #reconnected

Australia's privacy watchdog, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has scrapped an investigation into a massive data breach in which details of up to 50,000 donors from 70 charities was leaked onto the dark web. #AusPol #charities buff.ly/4dkrjPb

If we aren’t prepared to hold governments and political parties to account, we can’t expect our sector to be prioritised or taken seriously. What do you think about progress on promised reform asks David Crosbie Com Council for Aus Institute of Community Directors Australia #charities #nfps communitydirectors.com.au/articles/nfps-…

Tax changes for #notforprofits which affect their income tax exemptions are creating a great deal of confusion, with some groups even considering winding up to avoid tax liabilities. Here's how the ato.gov.au and ACNC are responding. buff.ly/4dNBrj6

With this kind of buy-in, you'd think this national volunteering action plan - released yesterday by Volunteering Australia has every chance of working, with the 22 key actions involving state and federal agencies, and peak volunteer bodies. buff.ly/3XlTKq8

Community legal centres are battling to win the funding they need to help 180,000 people each year. Reps from the country’s 160 centres descended on Canberra last week to kick off a national campaign. Community Legal Centres Australia #FundEqualJustice #CommunityLaw buff.ly/3z5n22Y

The ato.gov.au rollout of new rules requiring 155,000 #notforprofits to lodge new returns faces new political scrutiny after concerns were raised by organisations struggling to understand the changes. #AusPol Words from: Andrew Leigh, Dean Smith, buff.ly/3AHMrjT

Renowned #notforprofit thinker Myles Mcgregor-Lowndes says that our #CommunityCompass report "gives us a critical insight into Australians' thoughts about their experiences of the community sector . Which is why he's suggests reading it. buff.ly/4e2t03z

A diverse group of more than 100 community and not-for-profit organisations have united to pressure the federal government to fully include Australia’s LGBTQI+ community in the 2026 census Read the full story in the Community Advocate #2026census #LGBTQI+ buff.ly/4e694Nh

As the world celebrates Intl Day of Charity, Warrior Woman Foundation founder Jessica Brown says we should take a moment to reflect on the profound impact that compassion and support can have on individuals and communities Read more in #theCommunityAdvocate buff.ly/3MzjZmY

If #charities and #notforprofits want to ramp up their #fundraising, they'll need a better understanding of these six community segments. Learning how to use the #CommunityCompass leads our latest Community Directors Intelligence. buff.ly/3TsE6XL

Things are looking up for smaller organisations needing #donations, according to the latest figures from giving platform GiveNow, which revealed a 5% spike compared to this time last year. #fundraising #notforprofits #charity buff.ly/4e4y1sX

Today is Childhood Dementia Day. With many Australians unaware that thousands of children are suffering and slowly dying from this cruel genetic twist of fate, the time for action is now, says CEO Childhood Dementia Initiative, Megan Maack. #theCommunityAdvocate buff.ly/4gvfzLr

Unique Australian investment vehicle FutureGenerationCo is on track to give more than $100 million to Australian youth charities - helping young people like Chenara, 16 - and making healthy profits too. It's in the latest Community Directors Intelligence. buff.ly/3BaCqvS

The Greens have written to ACNC asking it revoke the AMDA Foundations status as a charity, over its links to the highly controversial Melbourne arms expo marked by three days of violent protest. Read the full story in #theCommunity Advocate. buff.ly/3XuXHHZ

The not-for-profit and community sector has welcomed the decision to conduct a Senate inquiry into the ato.gov.au contentious tax changes affecting more than 155,000 NFPs. Read the full story in #theCommunityAdvocate Dean Smith buff.ly/4ebxsxA