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The Productivity Commission has released their final 'Future foundation for giving' report. See it here: https://lnkd.in/gVvYA6G4 The report included 19 recommendations to the Government to identify opportunities and obstacles to increasing giving in Australia. Among those included: - amendment of the ITAA 1997 to remove the $2 threshold for tax-deductible giving. - reform the DGR giving system. - removal of the 'basic religious charity' concept. - improve coordination and information sharing among regulators. - amendments to ancillary fund requirements. - removal of DGR status for school building funds. The Government will now consider their response to the report. However, Assistant Minister for Charities Andrew Leigh responded to the report and said "the recommended changes to tax settings for donations to school building funds are not being considered".

TOXIC CHARITY! When you give a fish rather than a fishing rod, this is what happens... 1. Give 1x, you elicit appreciation 2. Give 2x, you build anticipation 3. Give 3x, you set an expectation 4. Give 4x, you get entitlement 5. Give 5x, you create dependence Unfortunately, we've seen this happen in many developed and developing countries by NGOs, Charities and Govts. I'm certainly not saying we shouldn't give, but we must make sure we're giving to build self-sustainability rather than dependence. So our aim this year at our humble Fijian orphanage is to use donations to move us towards Self-Sustainability. With incoming donations & sponsorships, we; ✅️ Created a sustainable, underground grey water system saving the Orphanage $30k per year in sewage clearing costs. ✅️ Built an on-site greenhouse, so we can grow our own veges and fruit and eventually reduce our weekly shop by $500 per week. ⬇️ Are building a dog house and chicken coup, so we can grow our own chickens and have our own eggs. ➡️ Will turn our arts and crafts into a shop front & Cafe that our older kids & youth can work in during the holidays so they can build their confidence, skills, gain work experience and save for their future. So next time you give, please ask, how is my money building sustainable communities rather than creating dependence. https://lnkd.in/gNc8vfVG

The Australian Government has tabled the final report of the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into philanthropy in Australia: Future foundations for giving. The report makes several recommendations to strengthen the foundations of philanthropy, supporting the Government’s goal of doubling giving by 2030. https://lnkd.in/gSyKtrmz

Key takeaways from the Final Report on the Future Foundations for Giving published by the Productivity Commission. 💡 A principle based approach to DGR endorsement 🏫 Changes to DGR rules around school education and school building funds 👍 Identify opportunities to simply and harmonise charity laws nationally 👮♂️ Establishment of a National Charity Regulators Form ✅ Review of the Fundraising Harmonisation reforms 👩⚖️ Introduction of an ACNC private rulings scheme 💰 Development of a ‘distribution policy’ by ancillary funds 📈 Increases to the minimum distribution rate to meet charity needs 📰 More publicly available information and less red-tape for philanthropy Read more: https://lnkd.in/dB44Bnex

It's time for change! The Productivity Commission's final report on philanthropy has been released. A key recommendation and one I hear again and again is how difficult it is for organisations to obtain Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. This permits donations to be claimed as a tax deduction encouraging giving, growth, advocacy and awareness. Although not all should receive DGR status, it does need reviewing and expanding. With over 10% of the Australian workforce employed in charities and 3.5 million volunteers, there is a responsibility to ensure philanthropy is supported by government. Philanthropy + Not-for-profit = a more just society where no one is left behind. It's a big ask but we must continue to work towards this I'll be watching this space!

❗PLEASE SHARE❗ We are hoping to collect and recycle Christmas trees in January, for a donation to our charity. We are looking to take on tree collections in the following areas but we need your help! 🎄GL14 (Cinderford) 🎄GL15 (Lydney) 🎄GL16 (Coleford) 🎄GL17 (Mitcheldean) 🎄GL18 (Newent) 🎄 GL19 (Huntley) This will be taking place over 2 days in January, at present we are unsure which days but most likely mid Jan. In order for this to work we need help with the following… 1. Volunteers with vans/trucks with trailers to collect trees from the above postcodes via a mapped route (the most efficient route). 2. More yards to store the trees in once collected and where they can be chipped. We currently have one in Newent and one in Huntley. Ideally we need at least 1 in the Cinderford/Lydney area to make our collection trips most economical. 3. Use of a large wood chipper, preferably someone to chip it too. Arborists? More than 1 of these would be great to save travelling between postcodes. 4. Disposal of the chippings. Do you know of someone/somewhere that would want the chippings? Farmers? Allotments? To cover pathways? Are you, a family member, employer or colleague able to help James Hopkins Trust with this? Or do you know of anyone else that could? We are aware that it is often ‘Who you know, not what you know’. Maybe you cannot help with any of the above but your employer/company would consider sponsoring a hire van so we could do some collections instead maybe? We really need all the help we can get with this to make it a success and we believe that with the help of our loyal supporters, we can do just that. All of us here at JHT really want this to work and we’ve got everything crossed that this plan comes together. Please do let us know if you think this is something you could possibly help us with on info@jameshopkinstrust.org.uk or 01452 612216. Profits raised from this will go directly to James Hopkins Trust, ensuring that we can continue providing this vital respite to families in Gloucestershire with a severely disabled and life-limited young child. #MakingMagicMemories #JHT #JamesHopkinsTrust #KitesCorner #NursingRespiteCare #Gloucestershire #Charity #ChildrensHospice #ChristmasTree #Volunteers #ChristmasTreeRecycling #SupportLocalCharity

❗PLEASE SHARE❗ We are hoping to collect and recycle Christmas trees in January, for a donation to our charity. We are looking to take on tree collections in the following areas but we need your help! 🎄GL14 (Cinderford) 🎄GL15 (Lydney) 🎄GL16 (Coleford) 🎄GL17 (Mitcheldean) 🎄GL18 (Newent) 🎄 GL19 (Huntley) This will be taking place over 2 days in January, at present we are unsure which days but most likely mid Jan. In order for this to work we need help with the following… 1. Volunteers with vans/trucks with trailers to collect trees from the above postcodes via a mapped route (the most efficient route). 2. More yards to store the trees in once collected and where they can be chipped. We currently have one in Newent and one in Huntley. Ideally we need at least 1 in the Cinderford/Lydney area to make our collection trips most economical. 3. Use of a large wood chipper, preferably someone to chip it too. Arborists? More than 1 of these would be great to save travelling between postcodes. 4. Disposal of the chippings. Do you know of someone/somewhere that would want the chippings? Farmers? Allotments? To cover pathways? Are you, a family member, employer or colleague able to help James Hopkins Trust with this? Or do you know of anyone else that could? We are aware that it is often ‘Who you know, not what you know’. Maybe you cannot help with any of the above but your employer/company would consider sponsoring a hire van so we could do some collections instead maybe? We really need all the help we can get with this to make it a success and we believe that with the help of our loyal supporters, we can do just that. All of us here at JHT really want this to work and we’ve got everything crossed that this plan comes together. Please do let us know if you think this is something you could possibly help us with on info@jameshopkinstrust.org.uk or 01452 612216. Profits raised from this will go directly to James Hopkins Trust, ensuring that we can continue providing this vital respite to families in Gloucestershire with a severely disabled and life-limited young child. #MakingMagicMemories #JHT #JamesHopkinsTrust #KitesCorner #NursingRespiteCare #Gloucestershire #Charity #ChildrensHospice #ChristmasTree #Volunteers #ChristmasTreeRecycling #SupportLocalCharity

How can we encourage more effective giving? Research shows emotional and knowledge-based obstacles often lead donors to support less effective charities. Overcoming these challenges involves educating donors and incentivizing effective giving. By prioritizing effective charities, donors can significantly increase the positive outcomes of their contributions. 🌟 #effectivegiving #effectivecharities #research #data #report

❗PLEASE SHARE❗ We are hoping to collect and recycle Christmas trees in January, for a donation to our charity. We are looking to take on tree collections in the following areas but we need your help! 🎄GL14 (Cinderford) 🎄GL15 (Lydney) 🎄GL16 (Coleford) 🎄GL17 (Mitcheldean) 🎄GL18 (Newent) 🎄 GL19 (Huntley) This will be taking place over 2 days in January, at present we are unsure which days but most likely mid Jan. In order for this to work we need help with the following… 1. Volunteers with vans/trucks with trailers to collect trees from the above postcodes via a mapped route (the most efficient route). 2. More yards to store the trees in once collected and where they can be chipped. We currently have one in Newent and one in Huntley. Ideally we need at least 1 in the Cinderford/Lydney area to make our collection trips most economical. 3. Use of a large wood chipper, preferably someone to chip it too. Arborists? More than 1 of these would be great to save travelling between postcodes. 4. Disposal of the chippings. Do you know of someone/somewhere that would want the chippings? Farmers? Allotments? To cover pathways? Are you, a family member, employer or colleague able to help James Hopkins Trust with this? Or do you know of anyone else that could? We are aware that it is often ‘Who you know, not what you know’. Maybe you cannot help with any of the above but your employer/company would consider sponsoring a hire van so we could do some collections instead maybe? We really need all the help we can get with this to make it a success and we believe that with the help of our loyal supporters, we can do just that. All of us here at JHT really want this to work and we’ve got everything crossed that this plan comes together. Please do let us know if you think this is something you could possibly help us with on info@jameshopkinstrust.org.uk or 01452 612216. Profits raised from this will go directly to James Hopkins Trust, ensuring that we can continue providing this vital respite to families in Gloucestershire with a severely disabled and life-limited young child. #MakingMagicMemories #JHT #JamesHopkinsTrust #KitesCorner #NursingRespiteCare #Gloucestershire #Charity #ChildrensHospice #ChristmasTree #Volunteers #ChristmasTreeRecycling #SupportLocalCharity