Proposed charity power grab isn’t very charitable
Posted on 14 Apr 2021
In his latest commentary, Our Community's Denis Moriarty takes aim at the Federal Government's move…
Want to make this year the one you achieve your organisation’s biggest goals? Then you’ve got to prepare. And we can help.
From this month, we’re hosting the Festival of Community Directors, “a year-long celebration of community governance”, with events and training aimed at inspiring and educating community leaders. Why? Well, Roman ancient Marcus Cicero stressed “diligent preparation” before action more than 2000 years ago. And US Speaker Nancy Pelosi last year urged more women to step into leadership, with the advice: “Organise, don't agonise.”
As our Community Directors Council chair Susan Pascoe (AM) says: “The organisations meeting and exceeding their goals are, almost without fail, well-governed by competent boards with a healthy culture and a commitment to continual improvement”. That's why our Festival is a packed program covering ethics, human resources, communications, policy, strategy, finance, testing impact, whistleblowing, fundraising, AGMs and much more.
Talking of preparation, in this edition we've asked Ms Pascoe and several other not-for-profit experts to predict the biggest challenges and opportunities you’ll face this year. Completing our new national survey of the sector’s big issues will help that knowledge grow too, alongside a chance to win great prizes – including tickets to the unmissable Communities in Control Conference on May 20-21.
Posted on 14 Apr 2021
In his latest commentary, Our Community's Denis Moriarty takes aim at the Federal Government's move…
Posted on 28 Jul 2021
Every now and then in Australia something goes badly wrong for a not-for-profit in full view of the…
Posted on 27 Nov 2021
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Posted on 18 Dec 2023
The charity and not-for-profit sector is filled with people determined to make a difference.
Posted on 04 Jun 2024
Civil society advocates have applauded a new report tabled in federal Parliament which recommends…
Posted on 14 May 2024
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Posted on 30 Oct 2023
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is reviewing protections that help keep…
Posted on 19 Oct 2022
Australian not-for-profits could boost their funding, reduce costs, and slash red tape by…
Posted on 12 Oct 2023
Separating children from their families because they are at risk, even when done for valid reasons,…
Posted on 21 May 2024
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Posted on 17 Sep 2024
The crowded fundraising landscape means organisations trying to raise money for a good cause must…
Posted on 01 Aug 2023
When groups of highly paid people from the public service and major consultancy firms sit in…