Celebrity politicians have instant name recognition. But unless they trump competitors in fundraising, and hit other check boxes, they aren’t any more likely to win than traditional politicians.
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Most of the election-related lawsuits now before state courts focus on fine details of election procedures. This can be a costly, time-consuming process for state courts.
From protest marches and fundraising to parliamentary petitions and talking with friends, there are many ways to make your voice heard.
After studying this #MeToo problem for years, two researchers have drafted a toolkit to help nonprofits address it.
Competition is hurting charities and the causes for which they raise funds. There must be a better way.
How much money it takes to attain this status varies according to the size of the nonprofit getting the gift.
Why does raising money for charity have to involve the pain of running a marathon, or the indignity of growing unflattering facial hair? Because research shows people will give more money if you suffer.
Christmas is the most popular time for Australians to give to charity. But it’s important to do some research first.
How do you run a political campaign in a pandemic? From data brokers to advertising firms to voter registration volunteers, the players in campaigns are making adjustments, large and mostly small.
Mobile phones across the country are buzzing nonstop with text notifications from both presidential campaigns. A scholar of campaign communications explains why.
The Conversation isn’t just a news site. We care less about clicks than we do about making a real difference.
A comedian’s record-breaking fundraiser shows us the power of celebrity. But it also reveals the complexities of raising a lot of money very quickly.
When political campaigns end, candidates often are left with a fair amount of money. They have a lot of options about how to spend it.
More than 1 billion euros were donated after Paris’ cathedral was grievously damaged by fire in April. By comparison, just a few million euros were given after catastrophic flooding in Cité des Doges.
Artists and entertainers have raised millions of dollars for the current bushfire crisis – so why are they still at the receiving end of so much criticism and so little funding and support?
Celeste Barber’s $45 million fundraiser is amazing, but battling Australia’s fires should be an ongoing effort. With the help of social media, it can be.
It’s worth thinking carefully about how to give, to ensure you’re not wasting your contribution or inadvertently making things worse.
Farmers seeking relief from the drought and firefighters stretched to their limits have turned to crowdfunding for help. But public appeal shouldn’t replace good governance.
Overall, the growth in giving to public higher ed institutions isn’t compensating for a reduction in funding by the states.
From bake sales to office Olympics, fundraising for Red Nose Day can boost staff morale and lets employees support a good cause.
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Former Industry Fellow, Centre for Social Impact, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor of Accounting and (by courtesy) Public Affairs, The Ohio State University
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Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Queensland University of Technology
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Associate Professor, University of Technology Sydney
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Associate Professor, University of Technology Sydney
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Lecturer in Social Inquiry, La Trobe University
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Doctoral student in Gender Studies, Victoria University
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Dean (Learning & Teaching), Griffith University
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Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Cardiff University
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Director of the Sheffield Institute for International Development, University of Sheffield
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Professor of Economics, University of Bristol
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Director, Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology, University of Kent
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Associate Professor and Principal Fellow (Hon), School of Culture and Communication, The University of Melbourne
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Research Fellow in Conservation Marketing, University of Oxford
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Lecturer in Global Urbanism and Urban Development, Global Development Institute, University of Manchester
