News & Insights

Darren Wilson examines the Australian Federal Government’s extension of the JobKeeper payment stimulus measure and what this means for businesses and their employees.

Last financial year Perpetual’s clients allocated $24.4 million in philanthropic grants to NFPs through Perpetual’s annual IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program (IPAP). Read a high-level summary of the types of projects and locations that will receive funding.

Three NFPs share insights on how this period of crisis has shaped the way they work and service their communities – both now and into the future.

This pandemic has shaken us all, but not equally. Two Australian organisations that support NFPs share their COVID stories, from their initial responses as the pandemic struck, to their plans and hopes for a recovery.

COVID-19 has had a big impact on donations for not-for-profits and their expectations for government support in the future. We look at what not-for-profits are doing with their investments and spending strategies to survive the downturn.

NFPs need to consider how they’re going to meet program needs and manage spending to endure through the COVID-19 pandemic. Perpetual Private’s Kyle Lidbury shares his investment insights.

Under the JobKeeper payment, businesses and not-for-profits significantly impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak may be able to access a wage subsidy from the government to continue paying their employees. This assistance will help businesses to keep people in their jobs and provide momentum when the crisis is over.

Community-focused NFPs are looking for smarter ways to help those affected by COVID-19. Here’s three examples of how Perpetual partner, Seer Data, is delivering the information and insights they need.

The Coronavirus pandemic is damaging already vulnerable communities and creating new pockets of vulnerability. Perpetual partner, Seer Data, gives NFPs and philanthropists the data they need to target their response.

The Government has recently announced changes to distribution guidelines for Public and Private Ancillary Funds and Endowments. Jane Magor looks at what this means for philanthropists and at the bigger picture of giving in a time of crisis.

To maintain liquidity, NFP boards need a clear picture of cashflow requirements; what can be saved or locked away for a rainy day and what can be invested. This stands true at any point in the investment cycle.

The COVID-19 crisis is causing pain to many different parts of our society and economy. One area particularly suffering is the community sector as volunteers and funding dry up. Perpetual has started eight main initiatives to bring much needed help.