January
Twiggy and Nicola Forrest’s Minderoo is sitting on billions
If charities are meant to spend their donations, why is Minderoo sitting on such a big pile of cash?
- Hannah Wootton
I have no spouse or kids. This is what my will looks like
Kerrie Claffey has mapped out plans to leave money to charities close to her heart.
- Lucy Dean
October 2024
This is what my MBA taught me about management
In this MBA, each assignment was based on real-life projects, helping this chairwoman put learning into practice at the not-for-profit No Limits Perth.
- Alexandra Cain
Who three childless couples plan to leave their money to
One of the joys of a life well lived is lavishing the wealth you’ve created on others. If you don’t have natural heirs, thorough estate planning is crucial.
- Nina Hendy and Joanna Mather
August 2024
- Opinion
- Philanthropy
Philanthropy needs reform to be more inclusive and effective
Philanthropy is not just for the 1 per cent. To maximise the impact of giving, all registered charities should qualify for tax-deductible status.
- John Hartman
July 2024
The $1m investment that will give you warm fuzzies and a tax deduction
These funds are the vehicle chosen by many wealthy families – this is how they work.
- Michael Hutton
June 2024
Don’t obsess on overheads, charities told
With many charities stretched to the limit, John Wylie’s pro bono consultancy to non-profits has helped them take stock with a survey of what major givers are looking for.
- Michael Bailey
May 2024
- Exclusive
- BOSS
How Geoff Wilson assembled his investment dream team
Philip Lowe, Jennifer Westacott, Mike Baird, David Paradice, Andrew Forrest and Solomon Lew are among the heavy-hitters who have joined Geoff Wilson’s charitable mission to raise money for kids.
- Patrick Durkin
April 2024
Inside the Gold Dinner, where $20m is raised in one night
The rebooted charity gala proves that when it comes to bringing in serious money, it’s not about inviting who you know. It’s knowing who to invite.
- Matthew Drummond
The plan to build the next Who Gives a Crap
Businesses helping deliver social good in the community will get extra help finding critical capital investment, the federal government says.
- Tom McIlroy
February 2024
- Opinion
- Opinion
A philosopher’s view on the secret to business success
Companies which donate their profits to good causes grow faster, live longer, and are more profitable, such as ticketer Humanitix.
- Peter Singer
Professionals, mortgage-holders the new face of hunger
Successive rate hikes and sharp rent increases have pushed young professionals and mortgage-holders to the edge as charities report record numbers of newcomers.
- Lucy Dean
January 2024
Inside the make-or-break business of art galleries’ black-tie balls
They’re the parties planned with military precision and for Australia’s prestige arts institutions, the stakes – and heels – couldn’t be higher.
- Samantha Hutchinson
- Opinion
- Live music
Need to get something done quickly? Ask an ageing rocker
The long-haired, morally degenerate yobos of yesterday are showing the outwardly respectable politicians and chief executives how to behave when you have power.
- Shane Watson
December 2023
- Opinion
- Opinion
These three steps would help you leave some of your super to charity
Policy settings need to be changed to help SMSFs – and other super fund members – be more active philanthropists.
- Peter Burgess
Cost-of-living crunch adds urgency to Christmas charity appeals
Charities are reporting a dip in the number of donations amid a heightened need for support.
- Gus McCubbing
Tax deduction curbs ‘an attack on religious freedom’
The draft Productivity Commission recommendations on charitable giving will be fiercely opposed by religious groups.
- Tom McIlroy
November 2023
US man who lived in trailer park hid a $5.7m secret
Geoffrey Holt did not own a car or furniture - but left millions of dollars after his death to the stunned residents of his small town in New England..
- Kathy McCormack and Robert F. Bukaty
How Rupert Myer says Australian business leaders are missing talent
The arts patron and philanthropic leader will challenge Rich Listers to do more to support the arts in Australia.
- Tom McIlroy
Perth’s Supreme Court judges rock out for charity
Justice Gail Archer leads vocals, Justice Bruno Fiannaca plays, well, everything, while Chief Justice Peter Quinlan is Lex Parte’s regular drummer.
- Myriam Robin