Volunteer-run charities make up 43% of all charities in Australia, generate $4.3 billion in annual revenue, rely heavily on donations and bequests, and face unique fundraising and capacity pressures.
How many Australian charities are there, what size are they and how much income do they earn? The ACNC Australian Charities Report 11th edition answers these questions and more.
Think annual financial reporting can only include gifts received? Not so, explains Kristina Keneally, who shares reporting pledges can boost results too.
Escalating expenses outstrip significant revenue growth in a sector largely operating with low income and a volunteer workforce – the latest from the ACNC.