Board members and what they do
Governing bodies are known by a variety of names including boards, committees, councils, trusts,…
Not-for-profit 101
If you’re new to not-for-profits, want to get involved, or want to get one started, here are some basics you’ll need to know. Scroll through some of the essentials below, but for starters you should definitely read those on the right.
Help sheets
Fiduciary duty
The number one duty of any board member is to act in the interests of the organisation he/she is…
Finding a community board that's right for you
Finding a good match is of utmost importance for aspiring board members as it will most likely…
Grant winning checklist
Sometimes we make up projects just because there’s money out there. Alternatively, this flowchart…
Trusts
A trust exists when one person (or persons, or organisations) holds particular property for the…
Winding up a not-for-profit organisation
Some organisations have a limited time frame. Their work may be completed, or the causes they…
Articles
Most small NFPs won’t need director IDs amid reprieve on deadline
Posted on 01 Dec 2022
Most small not-for-profits don’t need to worry about the advent of director IDs, now required by…
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,…
Why not-for-profits are Australia’s sleeping giant
Posted on 10 Feb 2020
Not-for-profits are yet to truly embrace the power they wield, former World Vision chief Tim…
Decision less taxing on directors' decisions
Posted on 15 Jan 2018
Community directors can breathe easier following a significant tax ruling brokered by Our…
Checklists
Policies
Governance Policy
Governance in the community sector is concerned with the systems and processes that ensure the…