Study takes pulse of not-for-profits’ financial health
Posted on 16 Sep 2019
Australia’s not-for-profits are almost evenly split between thriving organisations and battlers…
February 2020: Cracker calendar points the way
The 2020 Festival of Community Directors – a year-long celebration of community governance – has just kicked off with a packed calendar of professional development for not-for-profit leaders.
The festival, now in its second year, provides dozens of ways for community board members and staff to boost their skills, and this year’s events are more accessible, affordable and timely than ever.
Each themed week tackles a top priority for not-for-profits as identified by the Institute of Community Directors Australia's landmark Not-for-profit Governance Roadmap study.
Read more about the festival and the insight driving it inside, in a 48-page edition, which also features:
- Information about essential training that’s free or affordable
- Details of the Communities in Control conference
- Insights into how NFPs are countering bushfire devastation
- The latest guidance on whistleblowing and codes of conduct
- Case studies bringing you the highs and low of community boards, including answers from our "Agony Uncle"
- New trends in fundraising
As always, we know that being a good community director is hard work, and we’re dedicated to providing the tools to help you.
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Study spotlights not-for-profit crime threat
Posted on 02 Sep 2019
Thousands of crimes targeting Australia's not-for-profits are going unreported, a detailed study…
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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…
Spotlight report highlights issues for board and CEO performance
Posted on 22 Jul 2019
ICDA executive director Patrick Moriarty’s first response to ICDA's Spotlight Report Assessing…
Study puts the spotlight on the role of the chair
Posted on 20 Jun 2019
Nearly all chairs enjoy their role as a board member, understand their responsibilities as board…
Conference reveals how directors can measure their impact better
Posted on 14 Jun 2019
Community directors know better than most that not-for-profits must do as much as they can with the…
Not-for-profits missing the data train
Posted on 03 Jun 2019
More than one in 10 not-for-profits doesn’t bother tracking its success, while one in four say they…
New accounting rules for not-for-profits
Posted on 10 Feb 2019
Not-for-profits will need to revise their approach to assessing income following the introduction…
Fundraising and the power of suggestion
Posted on 10 Feb 2019
Our Community researchers have proven how important it is for fundraisers to tailor their suggested…
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…
How NFPs can keep calm under pressure
Posted on 10 Feb 2019
Directors under pressure to deliver funds, good leadership Why a net return at the end of the…
Brace for impact of elections, inquiries, board quotas
Posted on 10 Feb 2019
Elections a time to take stock Elections and likely changes in governments will mean inevitable…