Aboriginal Councils and Associations
When it comes to obtaining legal status, some aboriginal associations have an additional option to…
Not-for-profit 101
If you’re new to not-for-profits, want to get involved, or want to get one started, here are some basics you’ll need to know. Scroll through some of the essentials below, but for starters you should definitely read those on the right.
Help sheets
Auditing your community assets
Your organisation wants to survive, to grow, and to serve. In order to do these things you need to…
Best interests test
The number one duty of any board member is to act in the interests of the organisation he/she is…
Board members and what they do
Governing bodies are known by a variety of names including boards, committees, councils, trusts,…
Changing your organisation's name
If you wish to change your group's name though, be prepared. Names are one of the very few things…
Co-operatives
A co-operative is a legal entity based on sharing, democracy and delegation for the benefit of all…
Conducting a community needs assessment
The goals of your organisation will be set by the interplay between the services and products you…
Constitutions
All incorporated not-for-profit organisations must by law have a constitution (also sometimes known…
Articles
Most small NFPs won’t need director IDs amid reprieve on deadline
Posted on 01 Dec 2022
Most small not-for-profits don’t need to worry about the advent of director IDs, now required by…
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,…
Why not-for-profits are Australia’s sleeping giant
Posted on 10 Feb 2020
Not-for-profits are yet to truly embrace the power they wield, former World Vision chief Tim…
Decision less taxing on directors' decisions
Posted on 15 Jan 2018
Community directors can breathe easier following a significant tax ruling brokered by Our…
Checklists
Members Only
Key inclusions for your constitution
To assemble a useful, functional constitution for your organisation, you must know what it should…
Members Only
Ten ways to write a 'perfect' constitution
Alright, the "perfect" constitution might be a bad case of hyperbole, but if your constitution…
Policies
Governance Policy
Governance in the community sector is concerned with the systems and processes that ensure the…