Building Back Better

Preparing for the Impact Economy

To transition to an 'impact economy', we need to work together and support skills building in impact measurement and impact investment within the for-purpose sector. Read the latest blog from CEO Dr Catherine Brown OAM.

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NFP digital transformation hub set to launch in 2021

A new digital transformation hub, developed by the Infoxchange Group and funded by Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, is set to help Australian not-for-profits build digital capability and resilience for a post COVID-19 world.

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Measuring and communicating social impact

Philanthropy is uniquely placed to make an impact on the challenges facing our community. In this article we outline the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation theory of philanthropy, as well as its Impact Framework.

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Better Philanthropy

Recently, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation was awarded Philanthropy Australia’s inaugural Better Philanthropy Award for its work on the Affordable Housing Challenge.

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Preparing for the Impact Economy

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NFP digital transformation hub set to launch in 2021

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Measuring and communicating social impact

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Better Philanthropy

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