Agony Uncle: What do I do about bullies?
Dear Agony Uncle, We have two very strong and determined people who have taken control of our…
Organisational culture
Help sheets
Basic working from home survival skills
Our Community’s Alex McMillan is the organisation’s content conductor, producing articles and…
Building a corporate memory
An organisation's corporate memory is an essential tool for allowing reliable predictions,…
Common characteristics of a dysfunctional board
There are some common issues among boards that are falling apart at the seems. Fortunately, there…
Compiling a board manual
A board manual is not only a useful tool for the board's induction process but can also serve as a…
Dispute resolution for community boards
When things go wrong for community group boards, sometimes they go really wrong. So where do you go…
How you can ‘flatten the curve’ of mental ill-health during the pandemic
There are worrying signs that the health, social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are…
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Reducing the chances of board burnout
Not-for-profit and community boards should be at the forefront of any action or initiatives…
Articles
A new era for community directors: a navigator’s guide
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
Community directors face an unprecedented burden of increased regulation, decreased funding and low…
Board members aiming higher after Community Directors Conference
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
Community directors are better equipped to crack the code when it comes to regulation, data,…
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,…
Culture is key to healthy community organisations
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
Words, like people, have their good times and their bad times. This is a very bad year for the word…
Don’t reform, but transform, sector leader urges community directors
Posted on 14 Jun 2021
Not-for-profit sector doyen Robert Fitzgerald has issued a rallying cry to Australian board members…
Good culture starts at the board table
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
ICDA's executive director and head trainer Patrick Moriarty says the strife striking down…
Good governance crucial for arts community
Posted on 28 Jan 2020
A detailed study of arts governance published as a joint venture between the Australia Council for…
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Inside Greening Australia's radical cultural transformation
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
Looking at change? Consider this no-holds-barred Greening Australia presentation charting the…
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Old-school not-for-profits risk losing trust
Posted on 15 Aug 2019
Schools governance is in the spotlight after a very public spat in Queensland, experts suggest that…
Our Community's culture? Read the Manifesto
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
Our Community founder and group managing director Denis Moriarty AM says Our Community's…
Seeing the big picture could be crucial to your survival
Posted on 10 Oct 2018
Culture will be the key for all organisations In the wake of royal commissions into child abuse and…
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…
What to expect (at work) when you're expecting
Posted on 10 Feb 2019
Pregnant women have the right to nap at work when they need to, under a new pregnancy and parenting…
When it's just not cricket: Culture review's global impact can't be ignored by directors
Posted on 15 Nov 2018
The explosive review that picked over the toxic culture linked to Australian cricket's shameful…
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Why investing in your NFP workforce is critical to your culture
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
Knowing that an organisation needs a good culture to thrive is one thing, but how do you get there?
Books
Tools
Board composition checklist
If your board can no longer provide leadership or fresh ideas, or if money is becoming an issue, it…
Flexible working arrangements agreement template
There is a myriad of reasons why an employee may want or need flexible working arrangements. This…
Checklists
Tips to maintain an enthusiastic board
If you pay close attention to board appointments you are half way to having a healthy, vital board.…
Policies
Board Conflict of Interest Policy
If your Board is committed to high standards of ethical conduct then it is important that any…
Board Dispute Resolution Policy
An effective Board is a harmonious Board, but often, disputes or grievances may arise. This policy…
Child Safety Code of Conduct
This document is a sample code of conduct for employees, volunteers and contractors working with…
Code of Ethics
The ethical climate of an organisation is an essential element in establishing its credibility and…
Environmental Sustainability Policy
The earth’s environment is under severe stress from uncontrolled human activity, threatening the…
Family Friendly Policy
Work flexibility ensures that employees are able to balance work and family commitments while…
Governance Policy
Governance in the community sector is concerned with the systems and processes that ensure the…
Grief and Loss Policy
The experience of loss and grief must be appropriately managed. The organisation’s response to loss…
Professional Development Policy
Professional development is integral to personal job satisfaction, workplace productivity, reward,…
Whistleblower Policy
Whistleblowing plays a crucial role in managing risk and cultivating an ethical culture in a…