Giving and volunteering: The nonprofit perspective

November 16, 2017

This research was commissioned by the Commonwealth of Australia, represented by the Department of Social Services. The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies (ACPNS), with the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) Swinburne and the Centre for Corporate Public Affairs, have partnered to undertake this research project. The purpose of this report is to assist the work of the Prime Minister's Community Business Partnership. Any views and recommendations expressed in this report do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commonwealth of Australia or indicate a commitment to a particular course of action.

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