Community Development

Rising living costs and less extra money meant Australians gave less to charity in 2024. Donations dropped by 6% (CommBank IQ, 2024), and 29% of charities didn’t meet their fundraising goals (Blackbaud, 2024). However, charities that met or exceeded their targets shared some key strategies: they invested in their resources, focused on getting new donors, and worked on keeping and …

Corporate Giving in Australia Reaches Record Highs Corporate philanthropy in Australia has hit a new milestone, with the country’s top 50 corporate donors contributing a record-breaking $1.5 billion to community initiatives, according to the 2024 GivingLarge report. This reflects a 14% increase from 2023, with an additional $171 million invested in social causes. A Growing Commitment to Giving This year’s …