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…
Grant winning checklist
Sometimes we make up projects just because there’s money out there. Alternatively, this flowchart…
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…
Special events checklist
Understanding the organisation’s budget is not everyone’s cup of day but helping your staff, board…
Spread the load to build financial sustainability
You're a mission-focused organisation, and your mission is long term. Your funding and your funding…
Articles
Mass charities data breach prompts warnings about outsourcing fundraising
Posted on 27 Sep 2023
Authorities have warned organisations to be wary of relying on third-party providers who have…
Social marketer challenges NFPs to ‘Ask me anything’
Posted on 15 Mar 2023
Social marketer Brett de Hoedt is a man of 1000 opinions, and he’s here to share his knowledge…
Media lessons from the federal election
Posted on 11 May 2022
All politicians, whatever their stripe, are media tarts. Why? No media = no exposure. No exposure =…
When apologising for mistakes, do it right!
Posted on 25 Feb 2022
Social marketer Brett de Hoedt is a man of 1000 opinions, and he’s here to share his knowledge…
Unsocial media: Facebook comments could spell trouble for not-for-profits
Posted on 27 Oct 2021
Not-for-profits are increasingly relying on social media to get their message out, but a recent…
Case study: How a “cause day” can help reinvigorate your NFP
Posted on 27 Oct 2021
“Cause days’’ have long been a key part of NFP marketing – think Daffodil Day (since 1986) and Red…
How to communicate with clout
Posted on 15 Sep 2021
As the head of a small organisation with "big ambitions", former ABC broadcaster and accomplished…
Looking for your piece of the funding pie?
Posted on 24 Aug 2021
Pressure on not-for-profit organisations comes from all quarters: shifting government’s priorities,…
Communities in Control conference a spark to ‘Think Bigger: Fix Everything’
Posted on 30 May 2021
Australia’s most progressive leaders, thinkers and community agitators have gathered in their…
COVID-19 shows why Communities in Control is more important than ever
Posted on 26 Nov 2020
Against the odds, the 2020 Communities in Control conference was one of the liveliest ever. An…
World-first ‘Donation Dollar’ is a huge charity boost
Posted on 02 Sep 2020
The world’s first $1 coin designed to spark greater generosity is set to transform donations in…
Charities must tell their stories better: regulator
Posted on 01 Sep 2020
Amid criticism over bushfire fundraising and spending, charities need to "tell their story" better,…
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…
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
Members Only
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…