Starting a not-for-profit organisation
You have a concern, or an interest, that's shared by other people. You want to do something, or…
Starting a not-for-profit organisation
You have a concern, or an interest, that's shared by other people. You want to do something, or promote something, or change something, at least partly for the benefit of people other than you. Do you have what it takes to start and run a new organisation?
This page hosts top tools and resources that will help you discover whether there's a need for a new organisation in your community, and then help you with setting up your community organisation.
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Top tools and resources
Conducting a community needs assessment
The goals of your organisation will be set by the interplay between the services and products you…
Modern governance and community groups
Governance is about how your group is run - the structures and systems and understandings that…
Glossary of board terms
Get your head around key not-for-profit concepts with our glossary of board terms.
All help sheets
Building a policy manual
The chair’s role is crucial in keeping the organisational ship on an even keel and moving steadily…
Co-operatives
A co-operative is a legal entity based on sharing, democracy and delegation for the benefit of all…
Finding helpers for your community organisation
You need a plan to recruit new members to share the workload and inject new ideas and resources…
Glossary of board terms
Get your head around key not-for-profit concepts with our glossary of board terms.
Identifying change agents and targets
When doing work in your community, the first thing to decide is what is the issue or problem you…
Incorporated Associations
Incorporation is the cheapest and quickest way to become a legal entity.
Legal structures
You don't have to be part of an organisation to do good work. You can work on the basis of ad hoc…
Modern governance and community groups
Governance is about how your group is run - the structures and systems and understandings that…