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Like any human activity, the better you are at philanthropy, the more enjoyable it becomes. Here’s a look at two approaches you can use to make your philanthropy both more effective and more rewarding.

Whatever activity you’re engaged in, the right tools will make you more effective. The new Perpetual/Stanford Philanthropy Toolkit provides all the tools you need to give more enjoyably – and with more impact.

Whatever activity you’re engaged in, the right tools will make you more effective. The new Perpetual/Stanford Philanthropy Toolkit provides all the tools you need to give more enjoyably – and with more impact.

The new Perpetual/Stanford Philanthropy Toolkit provides all the tools you need to give more effectively and enjoyably. Here’s how to use it for maximum effect.

Every year Perpetual collects a wide range of data on the NFP sector via funding applications from our IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program (IPAP). That data - and insights from Perpetual's community team - provide a real snapshot of what's happening in the community sector in Australia today.

With many traditional funding sources under pressure, digital fundraising has never been more important for NFPs. Read the guide to digital fundraising, data hygiene, AI and more.

Miles Franklin was one of Australia’s literary greats, but it wasn’t her debut novel, My Brilliant Career that had the most impact on Australian literature. She wrote her will in a way that’s helped Australian writers since 1954 and could do so for generations to come. Here’s what we can learn from her story.

In a year of challenges, Perpetual philanthropic clients stepped up to continue their support for not-for-profits and communities. Find out more.

Evidence-based programs – such as those implemented by OzChild are leading a reform in child welfare.

Over 140 of Perpetual’s philanthropic clients have committed $22.6 million to NFPs in this year’s IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program. Find out which sectors will see the lion’s share of grants.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Perpetual brought together two outstanding young Aboriginal women – Krista Dunstan and Taliah Payne - to talk about everything from culture to mentors, from philanthropy to Richard Branson. Join the conversation!

Socially Responsible investing is now mainstream, particularly for NFPs where donors and stakeholders expect NFP values to be reflected in your investments. Defining NFP values requires creating an investment mandate for those values and requires careful consideration by Boards.