Common characteristics of a dysfunctional board
There are some common issues among boards that are falling apart at the seems. Fortunately, there…
Leadership and ethics
Help sheets
Drawing up a code of ethics
When it comes to developing an ethical organisation, it's up to the board to set the tone – not…
Qualities of good leadership
As a prospective or sitting board member, you need to think carefully about your own role in…
What you should look for in a mentor
Not just anyone can act as a mentor. The defining feature of a mentoring relationship is the…
Articles
Not-for-profit ‘roadmap’ tackles sector’s big issues
Posted on 11 Dec 2019
A landmark study of Australian not-for-profit governance has created the clearest picture yet of an…
Our Community, Trawalla Foundation offer $500,000 for better-run not-for-profits
Posted on 21 Nov 2018
Up to 500 people from across Australia have the opportunity to win a part- scholarship to study for…
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Inside Greening Australia's radical cultural transformation
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
One of the most compelling sessions at the recent Community Directors Conference was a…
Wealthy exec jailed for charity theft
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
In June 2019, top executive Michael Clark from the Adelaide-based charity SYC was sentenced to…
Doing More with More: Putting Shared Leadership into Practice
Posted on 16 Jul 2018
This article comes from Nonprofit Quarterly.
Ethics as a karate chop in the face of wrong
Posted on 16 Jul 2018
US education pioneer Dr Mary Gentile has seen first-hand some of the most devastating ethical…
The art of leadership at the Australia Council
Posted on 15 Jul 2018
Are leaders born, made, or something in between? It's a tricky question, and one that's been…
What makes a good community leader?
Posted on 15 Jul 2018
Each year, Our Community hosts the Communities in Control conference for 1000 representatives of…
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If ethics is so obvious, why is it so hard?
Posted on 15 Jul 2018
Most not-for-profit leaders aim to set - and expect the people in their organisations to practise -…
Vision and courage, the twin foundations of leadership
Posted on 15 Jul 2018
For all of the talk about the importance of leadership, relatively few resources are applied to its…
The problem with good leadership
Posted on 15 Jul 2018
Alexander conquered the known world in his twenties. Caesar conquered Gaul. Frederick the Great won…
Why diversity on boards makes sense
Posted on 15 Jul 2018
The concept of diversity applies to many factors besides gender, but gender diversity should be the…
Books
Policies
Affirmative Action Policy
Affirmative Action means taking positive steps, by means of systematic management programs, to…
Board Confidentiality Policy
Board confidentiality is important. It encourages open and frank discussion in meetings, helps…
Board Dispute Resolution Policy
An effective Board is a harmonious Board, but often, disputes or grievances may arise. This policy…
Code of Ethics
The ethical climate of an organisation is an essential element in establishing its credibility and…
Environmental Sustainability Policy
This Environmental Sustainability Policy aims to integrate a philosophy of sustainable development…
Ethical Fundraising Policy
Ensuring that all fundraising activities are carried out in an ethical manner is very important.…