Purpose and values matter, now more than ever
Posted on 31 Mar 2026
This week during an interview I was asked why values and purpose are so important in our sector. My…
Institute of Community Directors Australia.
The best-practice governance network for the members of Australian not-for-profit and government boards and committees, and the senior staff who work alongside them – providing ideas, training and resources for community leaders.
- Receive ‘responsible person’ status from the ATO
- Receive notifications when changes are made to policies
- Credentials: recognition through post-nominals (MICDA; FICDA)
Membership is FREE
UPCOMING
Board Boot Camp
Grow your governance muscles at Board Boot Camp!
Latest news
Gambling companies hit the jackpot with charity registration win
Posted on 31 Mar 2026
Government and charity leaders across Australia have welcomed the Australian Taxation Office’s…
New partnership aims to counter far-right disinformation with clear stories
Posted on 31 Mar 2026
A new project intends to explore the reasons behind the rise in white nationalism, racism and…
Gas export levy needed to fund social services, say NFP leaders
Posted on 31 Mar 2026
Calls for the federal government to commit to a 25 per cent gas export levy are rising across the…
How a young entrepreneur is reinventing education for struggling kids
Posted on 31 Mar 2026
Nathaniel Diong, the founder of Future Minds Network, was named in Forbes magazine’s 30 under 30…
Australians are becoming more insular, and NGOs aren’t helping: Edelman report
Posted on 25 Mar 2026
A major new report measuring trust – in each other, the media, institutions and government – has…
‘Come sit with us’: Warren Miller’s invitation to mainstream foundations to heed Indigenous guidance
Posted on 25 Mar 2026
Wirangu and Kokatha man Warren Miller, from the west coast of South Australia, is CEO of the…
AI chat-fest could up-end community consultation
Posted on 25 Mar 2026
Among the many ways artificial intelligence is upending the foundations of how we work is its…
All hands on deck says CCA as rocketing fuel prices hit charities already running on fumes
Posted on 25 Mar 2026
Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie has called on governments to consult with the…
A long white governance cloud hangs over unregistered NZ societies but they can still act
Posted on 25 Mar 2026
Incorporated societies across New Zealand have been warned time is running out to complete the…
Indigenous leaders use new paper to push for greater respect and trust from philanthropic sector
Posted on 25 Mar 2026
A new paper challenges Australia’s philanthropists to embrace Indigenous self-determination and to…
Work together and be brave to best harness AI, says NFP sector roundtable
Posted on 18 Mar 2026
A roundtable of diverse sector leaders brought together by Community Directors this week to…
Our partners
