Carrying your group's message to the community
Getting your organisation's message out into the community is an essential step in reaching the…
Getting your organisation's message out into the community is an essential step in reaching the…
Although it's undoubtedly hard, fundraising can – and should – be a fun and exciting experience. It…
The "mayor" of Hootville aka media guru Brett de Hoedt knows a thing or two about good…
A great asset to any organisation is a board that is committed to and actively involved in…
Sometimes we make up projects just because there’s money out there. Alternatively, this flowchart…
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As part of your annual review, work through the fundraising methods you used last year and work out…
Understanding the organisation’s budget is not everyone’s cup of day but helping your staff, board…
You're a mission-focused organisation, and your mission is long term. Your funding and your funding…
Posted on 27 Sep 2023
Authorities have warned organisations to be wary of relying on third-party providers who have…
Posted on 15 Mar 2023
Social marketer Brett de Hoedt is a man of 1000 opinions, and he’s here to share his knowledge…
Posted on 11 May 2022
All politicians, whatever their stripe, are media tarts. Why? No media = no exposure. No exposure =…
Posted on 25 Feb 2022
Social marketer Brett de Hoedt is a man of 1000 opinions, and he’s here to share his knowledge…
Posted on 27 Oct 2021
Not-for-profits are increasingly relying on social media to get their message out, but a recent…
Posted on 27 Oct 2021
“Cause days’’ have long been a key part of NFP marketing – think Daffodil Day (since 1986) and Red…
Posted on 15 Sep 2021
As the head of a small organisation with "big ambitions", former ABC broadcaster and accomplished…
Posted on 24 Aug 2021
Pressure on not-for-profit organisations comes from all quarters: shifting government’s priorities,…
Posted on 30 May 2021
Australia’s most progressive leaders, thinkers and community agitators have gathered in their…
Posted on 26 Nov 2020
Against the odds, the 2020 Communities in Control conference was one of the liveliest ever. An…
Posted on 02 Sep 2020
The world’s first $1 coin designed to spark greater generosity is set to transform donations in…
Posted on 01 Sep 2020
Amid criticism over bushfire fundraising and spending, charities need to "tell their story" better,…
Posted on 15 May 2020
This article is just one of the ways the Our Community Group is working to support not-for-profits…
Posted on 10 Feb 2019
Our Community researchers have proven how important it is for fundraisers to tailor their suggested…
Posted on 15 Nov 2018
If anyone doubted the power of community to connect us, keep us healthier, and battle disadvantage,…
Posted on 15 Nov 2018
Connectors are the precious people who know many others and get things done. They have an uncanny…
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
A convincing pitch is a powerful tool you can use to unlock opportunities, form relationships with…
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Some boards tend to be skeptical of marketing, and ignore the potential good marketing presents.…
Board confidentiality is important. It encourages open and frank discussion in meetings, helps…
Board members have the responsibility of ensuring the survival and continuation of the…
Ensuring that all fundraising activities are carried out in an ethical manner is very important.…
Local, state, national and international media are vital partners in achieving the goals of any…
This Social Media Policy outlines expectations of Workers when using social media or making public…