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2010 CHARITY AWARDS - WINNERS 2010 ANNOUNCED! For the sixth time in its history Givewell has acknowledged charities for their excellent organisational performances. After a thorough review process we can now name the winners of the Best Practice Not for Profit Award and Best Community Project Award. The 2010 Givewell Good Giving Charity Award winners are: Best Practice Not-for-Profit: Australian Wildlife Conservancy Best Community Project: Starlight Children’s Foundation – Livewire project Australian Wildlife Conservancy AWC has developed a best practice approach to delivering practical on-ground programs, based on the best available science targeting feral animals, weeds and inappropriate fire regimes. With over 20 sanctuaries covering more than 2.7 million hectares, AWC manages and owns more conservation land than any other nonprofit in Australia, effectively working at the front-line in the battle for the survival of endangered Australian wildlife. The organisation demonstrates effective communication, and is transparent in its financial reporting and governance details. profile Starlight Children's Foundation - Livewire project Livewire.org.au is an internet site that supports seriously ill children through chatrooms and entertainment in a protected environment. Unique to this project is the innovative safety net that is provided for the children who use the website. Funding for the project was obtained from a broad range of supporters and through partnerships with other organisations. Livewire has become a valuable source of information for children with a wide range of serious health issues. The organisation can quantify its outcomes through registrations and surveys that are conducted regularly. profile Finalists for the awards were selected from 76 proposal submissions. They were chosen based on a comprehensive evaluation that includes the applicant's transparency and accountability, and its ability to deal with a significant social problem. 2010 FINALISTS: Best Practice Not-for-Profit
LINKS Awards Criteria and Process Previous Winners Media Coverage 2008 Ethical Investor Awards Article 2006 Ethical Investor Awards Article Awards Backgrounder 2008 Purchase The Good Giving Guide Online (1st edition) Book Offer - Givewell Order Form (1st edition) www.goodgiving.com.au The Book - How Charities Were Selected (1st edition) |
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