Recipient status are important, but not critical to many establish a sense of credibility and trust in the charitable donors. organisation they are considering supporting. Table 4: Status requirements for trust/foundation Direct contact can also provide value to the charitable grant recipients organisation. Philanthropists said they were commonly able to contribute their skills and knowledge to building Status Yes No Flexible the organisation’s capacity in areas that need Charitable (TCC) status 51.7% 25.3% 23.0% development. Deductible Gift Recipient 66.7% 13.7% 19.6% How can more giving be (DGR item1) status encouraged? How does giving change over time? Factors found to encourage more giving include: Foundations and philanthropists tend to choose a giving educational experience and exposure to giving strategy and then stick to it. Nearly three quarters (72.5 and its impact % of survey respondents) reported their giving priorities support and encouragement for giving have not changed significantly over the past ten years. celebrating giving, and However, just over half (53.9%) indicated that their pathways that make giving easier e.g. new processes have changed significantly. Common changes technology platforms, community foundations include: and giving circles. moving to online grant applications requesting expressions of interest from Giving Australia 2016 report series applicants prior to the submission of a full application Giving Australia 2016: a summary taking a more proactive approach in seeking out Philanthropy and philanthropists organisations aligned to grant-making priorities Giving and volunteering – the nonprofit perspective greater due diligence and research into Business giving and volunteering organisational capacity, and Individual giving and volunteering using online technologies to assist review and Giving Australia 2016 Literature review summary decision making. report Giving Australia 2016 Literature review How can charities build relationships For more information: with donors? Many philanthropists indicated they value opportunities QUT | 07 3138 1020 to meet the relevant people, build personal connections Swinburne University of Technology | 03 9214 8000 and see the impact that can be achieved by | 02 8272 5101 organisations. Direct contact was also reported to help philanthropists Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to for more information.
Recipient status are important, but not critical to many donors. Table 4: Status requirements for trust/foundation grant recipients Status Yes No Flexible Charitable (TCC) status 51.7% 25.3% 23.0% Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR item1) status 66.7% 13.7% 19.6% How does giving change over time? Foundations and philanthropists tend to choose a giving strategy and then stick to it. Nearly three quarters (72.5 % of survey respondents) reported their giving priorities have not changed significantly over the past ten years. However, just over half (53.9%) indicated that their processes have changed significantly. Common changes include: moving to online grant applications requesting expressions of interest from applicants prior to the submission of a full application taking a more proactive approach in seeking out organisations aligned to grant-making priorities greater due diligence and research into organisational capacity, and using online technologies to assist review and decision making. How can charities build relationships with donors? Many philanthropists indicated they value opportunities to meet the relevant people, build personal connections and see the impact that can be achieved by organisations. Direct contact was also reported to help philanthropists establish a sense of credibility and trust in the charitable organisation they are considering supporting. Direct contact can also provide value to the charitable organisation. Philanthropists said they were commonly able to contribute their skills and knowledge to building the organisation’s capacity in areas that need development. How can more giving be encouraged? Factors found to encourage more giving include: educational experience and exposure to giving and its impact support and encouragement for giving celebrating giving, and pathways that make giving easier e.g. new technology platforms, community foundations and giving circles. Giving Australia 2016 report series Giving Australia 2016: a summary Philanthropy and philanthropists Giving and volunteering – the nonprofit perspective Business giving and volunteering Individual giving and volunteering Giving Australia 2016 Literature review summary report Giving Australia 2016 Literature review For more information: QUT | 07 3138 1020 Swinburne University of Technology | 03 9214 8000 | 02 8272 5101 Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to for more information.
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