We must overhaul our environmental laws, urges Dr Ken Henry
Posted on 17 Jul 2025
Australia must urgently overhaul environmental laws through dramatic reforms if it is to achieve…
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What’s driving NFP mergers?
Posted on 17 Jul 2025
Australian charities and not-for-profits (NFPs) are facing six forces that are driving strategic…
A joint effort: How two arthritis charities merged to increase their impact
Posted on 17 Jul 2025
For many years Arthritis NSW and Arthritis Queensland faced the same growing challenge: how to…
Why not-for-profit mergers fly or fail over ‘alignment’
Posted on 17 Jul 2025
Not-for-profit mergers are frequently discussed, yet relatively rare. Finding a merger partner and…
Mission over reputation: The case for mergers and new business models
Posted on 17 Jul 2025
Even before the covid-19 pandemic, it was clear the charity sector’s business model was broken.
Governance Guru: How can my board effectively manage a merger?
Posted on 17 Jul 2025
ICDA training lead Nina Laitala examines the governance issues facing Australian not-for-profits.
When it comes to mergers, don’t be blinded by the light of your great history
Posted on 17 Jul 2025
In the corporate world, mergers are often heralded as strategic wins or necessary consolidations.…
Case studies confirm culture is the key to a successful merger
Posted on 17 Jul 2025
It’s no secret that making a not-for-profit merger work requires stamina and teamwork.
Is your not-for-profit merger solving a problem or creating a bigger one?
Posted on 17 Jul 2025
Leaders in the not-for-profit world agree that organisations must think beyond financial…
How much give should a Giving Fund give if a Giving Fund could give more?
Posted on 16 Jul 2025
As debate continues over what percentage of its money a Private Ancillary Fund (PAF) should be…
NDIA under fire after cutting client's NDIS access following talkback segment
Posted on 16 Jul 2025
The disability sector has reacted sharply to a media report last week that the National Disability…
Australian government ignoring the science on climate change, court finds
Posted on 16 Jul 2025
Financial backers of two Torres Strait Islander Elders who took the Australian government to court…
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