Strategic marketing can help NFPs ride out the pandemic
Marketing, brand and comms strategy advisor Caroline Healy from We Are Savvy says the spike in…
Communication and fundraising
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Top treasurers’ tips for turbulent times
Australia’s best community treasurers come from a range of not-for-profits and every corner of the…
Using the Community Compass to focus your fundraising
The Community Compass Report is not only a fascinating piece of research, it is vital information…
What to do in a media crisis
Accidents happen and so do muck-ups, failures, gaffes, bungles, political controversies and many…
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Working with celebrities and VIPs
This useful guide to working with celebrities and VIPs – as ambassadors and people who can help…
Articles
When apologising for mistakes, do it right!
Posted on 25 Feb 2022
Social marketer Brett de Hoedt is a man of 1000 opinions, and he’s here to share his knowledge…
Unsocial media: Facebook comments could spell trouble for not-for-profits
Posted on 27 Oct 2021
Not-for-profits are increasingly relying on social media to get their message out, but a recent…
Case study: How a “cause day” can help reinvigorate your NFP
Posted on 27 Oct 2021
“Cause days’’ have long been a key part of NFP marketing – think Daffodil Day (since 1986) and Red…
How to communicate with clout
Posted on 15 Sep 2021
As the head of a small organisation with "big ambitions", former ABC broadcaster and accomplished…
Looking for your piece of the funding pie?
Posted on 24 Aug 2021
Pressure on not-for-profit organisations comes from all quarters: shifting government’s priorities,…
Communities in Control conference a spark to ‘Think Bigger: Fix Everything’
Posted on 30 May 2021
Australia’s most progressive leaders, thinkers and community agitators have gathered in their…
COVID-19 shows why Communities in Control is more important than ever
Posted on 26 Nov 2020
Against the odds, the 2020 Communities in Control conference was one of the liveliest ever. An…
World-first ‘Donation Dollar’ is a huge charity boost
Posted on 02 Sep 2020
The world’s first $1 coin designed to spark greater generosity is set to transform donations in…
Charities must tell their stories better: regulator
Posted on 01 Sep 2020
Amid criticism over bushfire fundraising and spending, charities need to "tell their story" better,…
Generosity Register will help tackle COVID 'threat to 230,000 groups'
Posted on 15 May 2020
This article is just one of the ways the Our Community Group is working to support not-for-profits…
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…
Tune in to the power of community
Posted on 15 Nov 2018
If anyone doubted the power of community to connect us, keep us healthier, and battle disadvantage,…
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Ten tips for better board marketing
Some boards tend to be skeptical of marketing, and ignore the potential good marketing presents.…
Policies
Board Confidentiality Policy
Board confidentiality is important. It encourages open and frank discussion in meetings, helps…
Ethical Fundraising Policy
Ensuring that all fundraising activities are carried out in an ethical manner is very important.…
Fundraising Policy
Board members have the responsibility of ensuring the survival and continuation of the…
Media Relations Policy
Local, state, national and international media are vital partners in achieving the goals of any…
Social Media Policy
This Social Media Policy outlines expectations of Workers when using social media or making public…