Topic: Nonprofit and philanthropy
16 January, 2024
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Nonprofit and philanthropy, Postgraduate
How philanthropy and nonprofit studies are helping QUT students change the world
Our philanthropy and nonprofit alumni are driving change in the world. These alumni are just three examples of the positive impact our philanthropy and nonprofit students have in the world how their QUT studies helped them get there.
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29 August, 2019
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Nonprofit and philanthropy
The upside
The trend over the last 25 years is for the rate of giving to outpace inflation, writes Professor Myles-McGregor Lowndes and Associate Professor Wendy Scaife.
31 January, 2023
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Postgraduate, Nonprofit and philanthropy, Leadership and management
From police officer to CEO: “I never dreamed that was possible.”
After 27 years as a police officer, Steve Wakerley decided to follow his dreams. He is now CEO of Variety thanks to QUT’s Graduate Certificate in Business.
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22 February, 2021
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Nonprofit and philanthropy
Engaging and retaining volunteers during a global pandemic
Retain and engaging volunteers has always been a challenge for organisations that depend on a consistent and skilled volunteer workforce, even before the pandemic. Hear strategies and real examples in future proofing your charity.
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19 March, 2020
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Nonprofit and philanthropy
How a time of panic buying could yet bring us together
Panic buying and other behaviours in times of crisis may bring people together, say Gary Mortimer, Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour at QUT, and Jana Bowden, Associate Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour at Macquarie University.
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25 February, 2020
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Nonprofit and philanthropy
Modern philanthropy and the Gospel of Wealth
In the early 20th Century, Andrew Carnegie led us into the ‘Gilded Age’ of philanthropy with his seminal work the Gospel of Wealth. Since then, a lot has changed in the world of philanthropy.
21 November, 2018
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Nonprofit and philanthropy
Creating markets for change in Fiji
UN Women are advancing gender equality and eliminating violence against women through projects such as Markets for Change.
6 June, 2019
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Nonprofit and philanthropy
Modern slavery
Australia has a Modern Slavery Act. Does it affect you? You might be surprised.
19 January, 2021
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Nonprofit and philanthropy
Social enterprise is growing in Queensland. But what's influencing the boom and investment in the sector?
So what does the Brisbane and Queensland landscape look like and making social enterprise career pivots, a career move worth making?
5 June, 2019
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Nonprofit and philanthropy
The gender dividend in philanthropy
Investing in organisations and programs focused on women and girls yields higher dividends.
1 March, 2018
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Nonprofit and philanthropy
Leave no woman behind
This International Women’s Day, UN Women National Committee Australia’s theme is ‘Leave no woman behind’. This theme becomes even more critical during crises, conflicts, and displacement.
15 January, 2021
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Nonprofit and philanthropy
Do social enterprises use marketing to create social change?
Dr Ruth Knight shares her insights for social enterprises and increasing their effectiveness in utilising the power of responsible marketing.
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