10 common mistakes in recruiting new board members
Recruiting new board members is one of the most important tasks your community group will undertake…
Recruitment and induction
Help sheets
Agony Uncle: Help! We don't have time to fill this vacancy
In this query, a not-for-profit grapples with the timelines in their constitution.
Agony Uncle: Where do we start with recruiting new board members?
In this queston, a long-running arts organisation wants a steer on what's okay and what's not when…
Applying a Gender Lens to your job advertisements
Preparing a great job advertisement
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Attracting diverse talent to the board
Attracting new board members from a diverse range of backgrounds can be difficult, and can cause…
Board succession Part 1: Finding new board members
There are few more important tasks facing a board than finding and recruiting new members. And it…
Board succession Part 2: Recruiting new board members
You should already have: read Finding new board members;thought about the direction in which your…
Board succession Part 3: Selecting the right board members
It's important to be prepared before you start recruiting board members. When a vacancy arises, it…
Articles
Fundraising, legal skills in demand on NFP boards
Posted on 17 Oct 2023
A national survey of Australian not-for-profits shows the vast majority (91%) find recruiting new…
If your membership changes, your organisation needs to listen
Posted on 12 Apr 2023
In kids’ sport, we often tell our smaller competitors that a short-term loss can be a long-term win…
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…
Pulse poll results: 40% of NFP workers tempted by the 'Great Resignation'
Posted on 27 Nov 2021
Not-for-profit employers should brace for a huge movement of workers in the next year, according to…
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Recruit the ICT skills you really need
Posted on 30 Nov 2017
Not-for-profit recruiting expert Richard Green backs the Our Community Innovation Lab's finding…
Study proves not-for-profit leaders need a better welcome
Posted on 07 Oct 2019
Nearly half of Australia's not-for-profits are giving their directors - including treasurers,…
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Tipping the scales - getting the size and shape of your board right
Posted on 23 Jun 2013
Over the past couple of months a continuing query in our governance training sessions has been…
What next for not-for-profits? Experts pick the trends leaders must know
Posted on 25 Feb 2022
Australian not-for-profits have the chance to reshape their sector in the wake of covid-19…
Books
Tools
Board composition checklist
If your board can no longer provide leadership or fresh ideas, or if money is becoming an issue, it…
Checklists
Effective inductions
Before you even start recruiting, make sure you've done the following to prepare a good induction.
Successful board successon
The process of finding, recruiting, selecting and installing new board members is perhaps the most…
Policies
Employment of a CEO Policy
Boards are responsible for the employment and monitoring of CEOs. Your Board should have a policy…
Employment References Policy
Exchange of information between employers maximises the opportunity for employees to be fitted into…
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of employment obligation, social justice and legal…
Family Friendly Policy
Work flexibility ensures that employees are able to balance work and family commitments while…
Staff Induction Policy
Inducting all new employees, volunteers and contractors into an organisation is paramount to…
Staff Recruitment Policy
The success of any organisation relies on its ability to attract the best staff and volunteers…