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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:
As always, we know that being a good community director is hard work, and we’re dedicated to providing the tools to help you.
Posted on 28 Jan 2026
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Posted on 11 Dec 2025
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Posted on 10 Dec 2025
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Posted on 10 Dec 2025
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Posted on 10 Dec 2025
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