News & Insights

Lessons for philanthropy in 2019 and leading non-profit CEOs share insights on how philanthropists can best achieve the greatest impact and benefit to the community.

We speak to one of our philanthropy experts, Emily Wellard-Baring, about some of the themes and trends in the philanthropy sector, why she finds her role so rewarding and how she sees the sector developing over the coming years.

With competition intensifying for funding and publicity in Australia’s not-for-profit community, one organisation has found a novel way to simultaneously boost its profile and diversify and increase funding.

Not-for-profits are turning to digital technology to help streamline operations and enhance customer experience and service.

Fundraising is changing in Australia. Mass giving is in decline and major gifts are on the up. Our white paper includes insights, tools and information to help NFP leaders adapt their organisations for the future of fundraising.

Not-for-profit medical research organisation, Hudson Institute, has come up with a novel way of funding its work. An investment fund designed for both philanthropists and professional investors.

In the 2019 financial year Perpetual distributed more money than ever before (over $23 million) in philanthropic funding via a rigorous application process. We take a deep dive into where the money went and why.

A survey of over 40 not-for-profit CEOs found that the fundraising participation and capability of their boards was very low. Our new video and white paper aim to help NFP Boards and CEOs improve their fundraising skills through sharing best practice.

Falling interest rates are bad news for NFPS who rely on investment returns to fund part of their mission. So, what can NFPs do to make sure low interest rates don’t hold them back?

Caitriona Fay from Perpetual interviews philanthropy expert Paul Brest from Stanford PACS about strategic philanthropy, effectiveness, characteristics of great philanthropists and innovation.

Amid a time of unprecedented disruption in the aged care sector, persistent low interest rates are placing operators under even greater pressure. This white paper aims to help executives increase their financial returns without unduly increasing risk.

This century has seen a dramatic increase in the popularity of strategic philanthropy. Experts like Paul Brest from Stanford PACS have been refining their strategy based on their experiences and refine their practices to achieve maximum impact from their giving.