Posted on October 19, 2007 by Chris McMillan
During a meeting with the CEO of one of Australia’s largest corporate foundations recently, I raised the question of whether there are too many charities.
She felt the question is especially relevant in Australia today and needs to be addressed. This issue is also discussed frequently by philanthropists.
No-one stops coffee shops opening, whether there are [...]
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Posted on October 17, 2007 by Chris McMillan
What drives fundraisers? Making a difference? Yes! Feeling useful in society? Yes! Being a good citizen? Perhaps! There are many reasons why people become involved with charities and fundraising. The most common answer I’ve found is that people want to make a difference.
There are other pluses for working in the nonprofit sector. Work usually [...]
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