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Union Weighs in on ACNC Abolition | Pro Bono Australia The Community and Public Sector Union has condemned the decision to wind up the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission (ACNC) describing the move as short-sighted.

Aussies Prefer the Hump Day to Give | Pro Bono Australia New research reveals Australians use “giving” to beat the weekday blues and they feel most inspired on Wednesdays.

Mobile aggregation App, GiveEasy has launched ‘Apps for Charities’ – allowing charities across Australia the ability to have their own branded App.

The GiveEasy Platform links to Facebook and Twitter and allows mobile users to search and select charities and appeals with donations being made in real-time via a credit card.

Read more here: http://www.probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2013/05/tailored-apps-aussie-charities

The sister of US billionaire Warren Buffett has launched GivingWithPurpose, described as the first ever Open Online Course on effective charitable giving.

Doris Buffett who established The LearningbyGivingFoundation has launched MOOC - the Massive Open Online Course - a free course she says that offers everyone the opportunity to make real grants using the Foundation’s money.

Read more: http://www.probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2013/05/buffett%E2%80%99s-sister-funds-online-philanthropy