
Minister revamps charities regulator board
Posted on 31 Jul 2023
Charities Minister Andrew Leigh has unveiled a new gender diverse and multicultural advisory board…
Want to make this year the one you achieve your organisation’s biggest goals? Then you’ve got to prepare. And we can help.
From this month, we’re hosting the Festival of Community Directors, “a year-long celebration of community governance”, with events and training aimed at inspiring and educating community leaders. Why? Well, Roman ancient Marcus Cicero stressed “diligent preparation” before action more than 2000 years ago. And US Speaker Nancy Pelosi last year urged more women to step into leadership, with the advice: “Organise, don't agonise.”
As our Community Directors Council chair Susan Pascoe (AM) says: “The organisations meeting and exceeding their goals are, almost without fail, well-governed by competent boards with a healthy culture and a commitment to continual improvement”. That's why our Festival is a packed program covering ethics, human resources, communications, policy, strategy, finance, testing impact, whistleblowing, fundraising, AGMs and much more.
Talking of preparation, in this edition we've asked Ms Pascoe and several other not-for-profit experts to predict the biggest challenges and opportunities you’ll face this year. Completing our new national survey of the sector’s big issues will help that knowledge grow too, alongside a chance to win great prizes – including tickets to the unmissable Communities in Control Conference on May 20-21.
Posted on 31 Jul 2023
Charities Minister Andrew Leigh has unveiled a new gender diverse and multicultural advisory board…
Posted on 11 Jul 2023
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to lifting secrecy provisions that prevent the…
Posted on 19 Feb 2025
Charities Minister Andrew Leigh writes about the Labor government's agenda in 2025, including plans…
Posted on 30 Oct 2023
Sophisticated inhouse data monitoring and evaluation is a must if purpose-led organisations are to…
Posted on 17 Jul 2025
Even before the covid-19 pandemic, it was clear the charity sector’s business model was broken.
Posted on 14 Mar 2024
So you’ve found a grant that would be perfect for taking your organisation or venture’s mission to…
Posted on 03 Dec 2024
In the aftermath of the Albanese government’s rush to pass more than 30 pieces of legislation…
Posted on 06 Aug 2024
A growing coalition of charities and not-for-profits is achieving strategic wins in its battle for…
Posted on 10 Feb 2025
Wealthier people are more likely to donate to charity or volunteer their time for a good cause,…
Posted on 15 Nov 2023
It’s time for the not-for-profit sector to step up and champion the need for gambling reform,…
Posted on 20 May 2025
Australia's philanthropic sector is making big strides in recognising the importance of gender…
Posted on 07 Nov 2023
When it comes to government forging a stronger community sector, the time for asking questions is…