Journalist and editor for @OurCommunityAU. Nosy parker. matthews@ourcommunity.com.au
Joined July 2009
- Tweets 742
- Following 1,133
- Followers 527
- Likes 682
96 Photos and videos
Just published this mega-trends reports on the #notforprofit sector in Australia, drawing on the views of more than two dozen experts. There's a lot going on that community #leaders, CEOs and staff need to know. communitydirectors.com.au/ar…
#community #governance #nonprofit
1
3
4
168
18 Sep 2025
Not-for-profits and charities are doing some cracking work with #artificialintelligence. Here's my list of 43 Aus and global orgs making their mark, like Dib here!
communitydirectors.com.au/ar…
5
1
215
21 Jul 2025
#Notforprofit and #charity #mergers are often talked about as a magical fix for rising costs and falling #productivity. I've pulled together some useful intel for leaders on their options in the latest #CommunityDirectorsIntelligence email.ourcommunity.com.au/t/…
2
1
178
30 Jun 2025
To mark the #EOFY for #notforprofit leaders I've published the latest Community Directors Intelligence with a finance theme. Stacks of useful stuff in there for non-finance natives: email.ourcommunity.com.au/t/…
3
1
184
23 May 2025
I've just published the latest Community Directors Intelligence, informing NFP leaders about the impact of a re-elected Labor govt, amid the tech revolution. There's plenty here to help orgs plan their year. email.ourcommunity.com.au/t/…… #nfp #charities #socialsector #auspol
ALT Prime Minister Anthony Albanese celebrates his election win.
2
3
203
Matthew Schulz retweeted
A high-level summit on the nation’s tax system has renewed calls for reforms to increase fairness while supporting economic growth. Watch the keynote from ex-Treasury Secretary Ken Henry. @Brotherhoodinfo #PerCapita #AusPol
buff.ly/41jsycm
1
79
24 Feb 2025
In the latest Community Directors Intelligence for @NFPdirectors, I asked dozens of the NFP and charity sector's leaders about what's in store in 2025, covering #AusPol, #fundraising, #elections, #funding, #training, #regulation and more.
buff.ly/4hPbKkI
2
1
142
Matthew Schulz retweeted
Gender bias persists in Australian newsrooms, despite gender equality's vital role in strengthening democracy and encouraging civic engagement, according to a study by the Women’s Leadership Institute Australia. Read more in the #CommunityAdvocate.@WLIAus buff.ly/4e2YVAu
1
1
61
Matthew Schulz retweeted
How do you turn $5 into $260m? The #FiveBucks #philanthropy movement hopes to do just that. We spoke with founder Brianna Kerr about her big plans in the latest #CommunityDirectorsIntelligence
buff.ly/4dU4mBz @acfinspires @raisely
2
1
106
Matthew Schulz retweeted
“Get that wind back into your sails, is what I want to say. I believe that we succeeded in some ways last year, and if we persevere, we're going to achieve that change.” @thomasmayo23 in the latest Community Directors Intelligence. #VoiceReferendum #AusPol
buff.ly/3zN6k9d
2
3
143
Matthew Schulz retweeted
Unique Australian investment vehicle @FutureGenInvest is on track to give more than $100 million to Australian youth charities - helping young people like Chenara, 16 - and making healthy profits too. It's in the latest Community Directors Intelligence.
buff.ly/3BaCqvS
3
146
Matthew Schulz retweeted
Things are looking up for smaller organisations needing #donations, according to the latest figures from giving platform @givenownews, which revealed a 5% spike compared to this time last year. #fundraising #notforprofits #charity
buff.ly/4e4y1sX
2
121
14 Aug 2024
I've been watching this case for a while now, so it's disappointing to see it fizzle out this way. It'll be interesting to see how the NFP and charity sector reacts.
Australia's privacy watchdog, the @OAICgov has scrapped an investigation into a massive data breach in which details of up to 50,000 donors from 70 charities was leaked onto the dark web. #AusPol #charities
buff.ly/4dkrjPb
44
Matthew Schulz retweeted
You too can change the world for only 'five bucks'. Emerging philanthropist Brianna Kerr is hoping to inspire more young people to give regularly, and has just launched the FiveBucks site, with the backing of @ACFInspires. #Philanthropy #Giving
buff.ly/4dm1PQW
1
1
45
Matthew Schulz retweeted
25 Jul 2024
The latest edition of Grants Management Intelligence is out, giving #grantmakers and #funders everywhere the edge when it comes to best practice. For starters, be sure to read the #CommunityCompass research into public attitudes to the community sector.
buff.ly/3zWWdOE
1
69
Matthew Schulz retweeted
18 Jul 2024
BREAKING: The #notforprofit sector has called on the Albanese Government to adopt key recommendations from @OzProdComm's report into 'doubling #philanthropy'. The 468-page report calls for a shake-up of tax and donations amid suggested reforms.
buff.ly/4d6GI4Z
5
183
18 Jul 2024
The good folk at @OurCommunityAU and @NFPdirectors are among hundreds trawling through this 458-page report into #philanthropy and #giving. The sector will be hopeful that (this time) the recommendations will actually be followed up. #AusPol #charities #notforprofits
18 Jul 2024
The Government has tabled the final report of our inquiry into philanthropy in Australia: Future foundations for giving.
The report makes several recommendations to strengthen the foundations of philanthropy, supporting the Government’s goal of doubling giving by 2030.
1
1
159
Matthew Schulz retweeted
18 Jul 2024
We've just published the #CommunityCompass showing BIG differences in the way the public thinks about the community sector. Researcher Rebecca Huntley has come up with six segments. Which one are you? Access the full report here: buff.ly/3LvvECS #AusPol #socialresearch
5
5
559
Matthew Schulz retweeted
Don't miss the latest edition of Community Directors Intelligence: the AGMs edition. It's free, and full of great advice from the not-for-profit world's greatest governance gurus.
buff.ly/4bZtOFL
3
133
Matthew Schulz retweeted
Live now: The Joan Kirner Social Justice Oration, with Tanya Plibersek. Watch: youtube.com/live/pqzJ830eHI0
1
2
53