Context After a rollercoaster 2020, that began with fierce bushfires and the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian economy has bounced back much better than initially predicted. Once COVID-19 hit predictions were that we were about to see the largest...
The for-purpose sector, like every sector, has its share of jargon and abbreviations. Think acronyms such as NFP (not for profit), SDG (Sustainable Development Goal), DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient), SROI (social return on investment) or ACNC (Australian Charities and...
How organisations can thrive and remain resilient in 2021. 2020 reflections / 2021 predictions If you haven’t heard anyone call 2020 an unprecedented year, you’ve been living under a rock! Yet, as cliched as the word became, our lives were anything but normal in 2020....
At Spark, we’re lucky to work with for-purpose organsiations tackling some of society’s most wicked problems. These problems rarely boil down to one single issue that can be solved by a single solution. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Solving wicked problems takes...
Having recently finalised and released our second impact report, we’ve been musing on the complexities of defining and demonstrating the impact of intermediaries. So, if you work for or with an education provider, foundation, corporate, broker, lender, grant maker,...
With the end of the year fast approaching, we decided to take a step back and reflect on the year that’s been. What we have observed is that Australia continues to experience marked change. This presents opportunities and challenges for both its people and its...
