We are an independent member-based charity peak body dedicated to building flourishing communities by enhancing the extraordinary work of Australia’s not-for-profit sector. We do this by changing the way governments, communities and the not-for-profit sector relate to one another. In particular, this includes establishing a regulatory environment that works for charities and community organisations – not against them.
A new report has found that community perceptions of charities and community groups are shifting. To maintain community support and engagement, the sector may have to find new ways to talk about its value and the work it does, says Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie.
A new report has found strong support for Australian charities and community organisations, including the need for increased funding and support, but there is an emerging minority of Australians who are less engaged and less supportive of charities and not-for-profits.
Groundbreaking research – the Community Compass- has revealed significant differences in the way the nation perceives the community sector. The report examined attitudes to the huge third sector, a part of the economy that spans the smallest suburban sports clubs, mid-sized not-for-profits and the nation’s biggest charities.
Community Compass Report Community Compass report has found strong support for Australian charities and community organisations, including the need for increased funding and support, but there is an emerging minority of Australians who are less engaged and less supportive of charities and not-for-profits.
CEO David Crosbie contributes weekly to the go to news for and about charities, community, volunteers and change-making, The Community Advocate
The archive of David’s thought pieces for Pro Bono News 2016-23 is available here
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