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We continually look for reports, conference papers and other material from reputable sources and make them easily available to you here.

A transformational Role: Donor and Charity Perspectives on Major Giving in Australia Queensland University of Technology, February 2010

This report by Wendy Scaife, Katie MacDonald and Susan Smyllie examines the thoughts of nearly 50 donors and fundraisers who have been involved with gifts in excess of $10,000. The aim of the study was to find out why and how people give major gifts. This report is available on the Queensland University of Technology website.

Strategies for Increasing High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth Giving Philanthropy Australia, February 2011

This report for the Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs was prepared on behalf of Philanthropy Australia by Effective Philanthropy. Overall giving levels as a percentage of GDP are slightly lower in Australia than in the UK and Canada, but in general Australian high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals tend to give at a relatively low level. The report includes comparative statistics such as giving as a percentage of taxable income and trends in giving in Australia. It also examines ways to increase high net worth giving in Australia and makes specific recommendations. This report is available on the Philanthropy Australia website.