Carrying your group's message to the community
Getting your organisation's message out into the community is an essential step in reaching the…
Communication and fundraising
Help sheets
Establishing a fundraising strategy
Although it's undoubtedly hard, fundraising can – and should – be a fun and exciting experience. It…
Five tips for getting media coverage
The "mayor" of Hootville aka media guru Brett de Hoedt knows a thing or two about good…
Getting your board on board for fundraising
A great asset to any organisation is a board that is committed to and actively involved in…
Members Only
How to refresh your fundraising model
As part of your annual review, work through the fundraising methods you used last year and work out…
Spread the load to build financial sustainability
You're a mission-focused organisation, and your mission is long term. Your funding and your funding…
What to do in a media crisis
Accidents happen and so do muck-ups, failures, gaffes, bungles, political controversies and many…
Articles
Generosity Register will help tackle COVID 'threat to 230,000 groups'
Posted on 15 May 2020
This article is just one of the ways the Our Community Group is working to support not-for-profits…
Fundraising and the power of suggestion
Posted on 10 Feb 2019
Our Community researchers have proven how important it is for fundraisers to tailor their suggested…
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Tune in to the power of community
Posted on 15 Nov 2018
If anyone doubted the power of community to connect us, keep us healthier, and battle disadvantage,…
Plugging into 'the connectors' - a powerful resource for your community organisation
Posted on 15 Nov 2018
Connectors are the precious people who know many others and get things done. They have an uncanny…
Need support? Here's how to take your pitch from mediocre to memorable
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
A convincing pitch is a powerful tool you can use to unlock opportunities, form relationships with…
Checklists
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Ten tips for better board marketing
Some boards tend to be skeptical of marketing, and ignore the potential good marketing presents.…
Policies
Board Confidentiality Policy
Board confidentiality is important. It encourages open and frank discussion in meetings, helps…
Board Fundraising Policy
Board members have the responsibility of ensuring the survival and continuation of the…
Ethical Fundraising Policy
Ensuring that all fundraising activities are carried out in an ethical manner is very important.…
Media Relations Policy
Local, state, national and international media are vital partners in achieving the goals of any…
Social Media Policy
This Social Media Policy outlines expectations of Workers when using social media or making public…