Australia has long been blessed with stable governments, high-functioning democracy, and the rule of law.

However, what actively enables the flourishing of our society is not just government and its agencies, or even our local communities, but the for-purpose sector.

While the retail sector facilitates vitally needed communities of interaction, and our diverse local suburbs for many are communities of belonging, it is the charities and non-profits that build communities of purpose.

These for-purpose organisations are defined by three factors which distinguish them from business, retail, or local communities: they are problem focused, outward orientated, and action driven.

This is why Australians, even in this era of declining trust in institutions, continue to hold charities in high regard.

In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with social researcher and futurist, Mark McCrindle, to discuss the insights from our latest report about the future of the not-for-profit sector.