Calendar
Explore our training calendar for not-for-profit leaders and board members.
Discover upcoming workshops, courses and events designed to enhance skills in governance, strategy and leadership. Find all upcoming training dates below and register for sessions that align with your goals.
May 2026
Fundraising is the lifeblood of most community organisations, yet it’s an often-neglected task. Most organisations draw the majority of their income from just one or two sources. That’s a dangerous strategy. If one of those sources dries up, you could quickly face a budget black hole.
Key Details
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Time: 1pm to 4pm AEST (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $185 (normally $249)
Register now.
The course consists of five sessions of two hours each that have been designed to build knowledge, skills and confidence in the chairs of community organisations. It is suitable for leaders who are already serving in the role of chair, as well as those who aspire to the position.
The sessions will cover:
- Ethical board leadership
- The chair’s relationship with the CEO
- Backstage and front of house: using both to make good decisions
- Strategic funding: Developing your case for support
- Visionary leadership - ensuring your vision and purpose are at the centre of governance
Participants will learn alongside other community sector leaders, in sessions designed to enable them to connect and network with their community sector peers.
Participants who complete all five sessions will receive a Certificate in Advanced Leadership for Community Chairs, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
This course costs $790.00 inc GST.
May intake
Session 1: Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Session 2: Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Session 3: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Session 4: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Session 5: Tuesday, 2 June 2026
All times 5pm to 7pm AEST. Each session takes place live on Zoom.
Board secretaries face unique challenges, from ensuring transparency to keeping accurate records—all while maintaining confidentiality.
As a result, secretaries may find themselves in a difficult position, caught between board members fighting over what should be shared with the wider public, and what should not.
This webinar equips secretaries with essential strategies for maintaining healthy relationships with the rest of the board. Attendees will leave with enhanced confidence in navigating boardroom dynamics, and gain a better understanding of how to effectively communicate with fellow board members.
Key Details
Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
Time: 1pm to 2pm AEST (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $99 (normally $120)
Register now.
A proven program designed to equip not-for-profit CEOs, Chairs, and Board Directors with the tools, confidence, and strategies to secure critical funding and build sustainable partnerships.
Fundraising isn’t just about asking for money. It's about demonstrating value, building trust, and inspiring action. In today’s competitive philanthropic landscape, funders expect more than passion; they want evidence of impact, alignment with their goals, and confidence that their support will deliver measurable results.
Does this sound familiar?
- You’ve made multiple approaches to funders with little response.
- You feel uncertain about what funders really want and how to attract core funding.
- You’re juggling competing priorities, unsure how to balance strategic fundraising with operational demands.
Our Pitch to Impact program will change the way you approach fundraising, and help you secure the funds you need to achieve your mission.
By the end of this program, you’ll have:
- A Compelling Funder-Ready Pitch: Learn how to communicate your organisation’s mission with clarity, evidence, and emotional resonance.
- Confidence to Make the Ask: Walk into every funding conversation prepared and self-assured.
- An Actionable Fundraising Roadmap: Develop a clear, step-by-step plan to secure funding in 2025 and beyond.
What's included?
- Three Immersive Masterclasses: Interactive sessions with expert guidance and real-world applications.
- One Live Coaching Session: Personalised feedback to refine your pitch and delivery.
- Exclusive Resources and Templates: Tailored guides, pitch frameworks, and storytelling tools.
- Actionable Roadmaps: Create a fundraising roadmap designed for measurable results.
Fees
This course costs $995.00 to attend. Places are strictly limited. To register to attend please click below.
This webinar unpacks what truly drives collective board effectiveness - particularly in smaller, resource-constrained organisations where time, capability and capacity are stretched.
Gain real boardroom insights from a seasoned governance expert who has helped hundreds of boards improve how they operate as a team. You’ll explore the structural, behavioural and leadership factors that separate boards that are simply functional from those that are genuinely high-performing.
Key details
Date: Wednesday, 6 May
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm AEST
Location: Online | Recorded
At this training, you'll learn:
- An understanding of the current digital fundraising landscape in Australia, backed by relevant data focusing on small to medium sized community organisations.
- Insights on EOFY donor behaviour, including when they give, how much they give, and the best time and approach to engage them.
- Website that moves people to act, including landing page content, donation form options (default amounts, description and questions).
- Communication strategies, and how to tailor your messaging to engage both new and existing donors.
- Practical AI prompts, email templates, and live examples of landing pages and donation forms that convert.
Key details
Date: Thursday, 21 May
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm AEST
Location: Online | Recorded
Price: FREE
Many community organisations and NFPs work tirelessly to secure grants, run appeals and build donor relationships, yet overlook one of the most powerful tools for long-term sustainability: investment. Could this be the missing piece in your organisation’s long-term funding strategy?
At this training, you'll learn:
- How to assess if your organisation is investment-ready, including simple tests boards and executives can use to understand their current position.
- How to start the conversation at board level—what questions to ask, how to build confidence, and how to approach investment without fear or confusion.
- The key steps to establishing a sustainable investment strategy, from setting policy to choosing the right structures and understanding risk.
- Where to find support, including the advisory, governance and sector-specific resources available to help community organisations get started.
- How investment income can complement fundraising, reduce pressure on grants, and create long-term financial stability
- Real examples of NFPs that have successfully built or grown investment portfolios, and the impact it has had on their service delivery and mission.
This 1 hour webinar will be held live and free on Tuesday 26th May from 1:00pm to 2:00pm AEST.
Overseeing the finances is probably one of the most important tasks you have as a board member. Financial literacy will put your organisation in the best position to promote and fulfil your organisation’s mission. If you don’t understand how the finances work, you’ll be at risk of getting caught up if anything goes wrong.
How well do you understand the financial performance and position of your organisation?
Key Details
Date: Wednesday, 27 May, 2026
Time: 1pm to 4pm AEST (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $185 (normally $249)
Register now.
June 2026
Community Sector Chairs is a three-session program designed to help new and aspiring Board Chairs understand their role on the board, and their responsibilities to the board.
The sessions will cover the Chair's role in:
- The Chair’s role in governance and leadership
- Making healthy decisions in the board room
- Leading an organisation beyond meetings
Participants will learn alongside other community sector chairs, in sessions designed to enable them to connect and network with their peers. This training takes place online.
Those who complete all three sessions will receive a Certificate in Chairs Leadership, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
Key Details
Session 1: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Session 2: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Session 3: Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Community Sector Secretaries is a three-session program designed to help company secretaries understand their role on the board, and the responsibilities to the board.
The sessions will cover the secretary's role in:
- Regulatory and legislative compliance, decision-making and ethical obligations (session 1)
- Keeping the board on track with responsibilities and timelines (session 2)
- Supporting inclusion and accessibility and ensuring effective induction and onboarding of new board members (session 3)
Participants will learn alongside other community sector secretaries, in sessions designed to enable them to connect and network with their peers. This training takes place online.
Those who complete all three sessions will receive a Certificate in Community Sector Secretaryship, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
Key Details
Session 1: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Session 2: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Session 3: Thursday, June 25, 2026
In this 45-minute webinar (with Q&A), Axelo CEO Nik Devidas translates the latest cyber threat trends and emerging AI governance considerations into five practical, board-friendly actions you can take this week: whether that’s a quick cross-check with your IT provider, setting guardrails for staff use of AI tools, or implementing a no-cost DIY fix.
Key Details
Date: Monday, 15 June 2026
Time: 1pm to 2pm AEST (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $99 (normally $120)
Register now.
Most boards experience conflict at some point — whether it’s clashing views, ongoing tension or meetings that feel uncomfortable and unproductive. This interactive online session looks at why conflict arises in boards and committees, and what you can do about it. You’ll learn practical techniques to address issues early, communicate more effectively, and help your board work through disagreements without damaging relationships.
It’s a hands-on session aimed at people who want clear, sensible approaches they can apply immediately.
Key Details
Date: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Time: 1pm to 4pm AEST (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $185 (normally $249)
Register now.
An organisation which can use its data effectively will be able to tell a compelling story of relevance and success to potential funders, supporters and stakeholders. Impact evaluation does not have to be expensive and can be done on a shoestring by putting a few systems in place. Every organisation collects information, and often, an evaluation can be carried out, using just the information you are collecting anyway.
Key Details
Date: Monday, 29 June, 2026
Time: 1pm to 4pm AEST (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $185 (normally $249)
Register now
The prospect of taking minutes at your organisation’s board meetings may make you feel a little overwhelmed, but there’s no need to worry. If you’re well prepared, know what needs to be recorded and know what you need to do with the minutes after the meeting, then you have nothing to worry about. Join us at this webinar to learn everything you need to know to become an expert at taking minutes.
Key Details
Date: Tuesday, 30 June, 2026
Time: 1pm to 2pm AEST (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $99 (normally $120)
Register now
July 2026
The NFP Leadership Certificate is an online program that will equip leaders with the skills, knowledge, tools and connections required to take the next big step in their leadership journey.
Leaders who want to get more done need to start doing less.
But when you're so used to doing the doing, it can be difficult to take a step back and start leading.
ICDA's NFP Leadership Certificate provides space for middle and senior managers to lift their gaze and look at the big picture.
Taking place each Monday across 4 weeks, we'll be bringing together leaders from across Australia, via Zoom, to hone their leadership skills and explore what it truly means to lead.
Key Details
Session 1: Thursday,16 July 2026. 9am-Midday AEST.
Session 2: Thursday, 23 July 2026. 9am-Midday AEST.
Session 3: Thursday, 30 July 2026. 9am-Midday AEST.
Session 4: Thursday,6 August 2026. 9am-Midday AEST.
Community Sector Treasurers is a three-session program which equips NFP and community treasurers with the knowledge and skills to manage financial responsibilities effectively.
Delivered over three 2-hour sessions, this course will cover core topics, tools, and strategies to ensure compliance, reporting accuracy, and financial planning.
- Foundations of the treasurer’s role and financial administration (session 1)
- Reporting and financial strategy (session 2)
- Strategic planning and collaboration (session 3)
The three sessions will take place online and have been designed to support connection and networking amongst participants.
Those who complete all three sessions will receive a Certificate in Community Treasury, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
Key Details:
Session 1: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Session 2: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Session 3: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Register now.
Leadership Week, an initiative of the Institute of Community Directors Australia, is a dedicated week of leadership training designed to support and strengthen the capability of the not-for-profit and community sector.
The aim of this event, held 20-23 July 2026 is to provide leaders in the sector with the tools and training they need to become the best leaders they can be.
The theme for Leadership Week 2026 is The tools and skills to lead well, work better, and support your team to thrive.
This four-part series equips leaders with the tools and skills to lead well, work better, and support their teams to thrive. Covering effective execution, the opportunities and risks of AI, and approaches to difficult conversations and talent development, each session focuses on real-world challenges and actionable techniques to improve team performance and leadership impact.
Key Details:
Session 1: Executing with excellence & effective ways of working
Date: Monday, 20 July 2026. 3pm-5pm AEST
Session 2: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence
Date: Tuesday 21 July 2026. 1pm-3pm AEST
Session 3: Managing difficult conversations & talent development
Date: Wednesday, 22 July 2026. 1pm-3pm AEST
Session 4: details to come
Date: Thursday, 23 July 2026. 1pm-2pm AEST
Price: FREE
The AGM is an important event for every organisation. It gives its members, the general public and the committee a broad overview of the organisation's current directions and financial health, and confirms its purpose. To run a great AGM, you need to be prepared. Join us at this webinar and start getting ready for your next AGM.
At this training, you'll learn:
- Prepare thoroughly for a successful AGM
- Understand and deliver the key components of AGM planning and execution
- Meet your organisation’s compliance and governance requirements
- Engage your members and stakeholders effectively
This 1 hour webinar costs $99 (member price) and will be held live on Tuesday 28 July from 1:00pm to 2:00pm AEST. This session is recorded.
August 2026
The course consists of five sessions of two hours each that have been designed to build knowledge, skills and confidence in the chairs of community organisations. It is suitable for leaders who are already serving in the role of chair, as well as those who aspire to the position.
The sessions will cover:
- Ethical board leadership
- The chair’s relationship with the CEO
- Backstage and front of house: using both to make good decisions
- Strategic funding: Developing your case for support
- Visionary leadership - ensuring your vision and purpose are at the centre of governance
Participants will learn alongside other community sector leaders, in sessions designed to enable them to connect and network with their community sector peers.
Participants who complete all five sessions will receive a Certificate in Advanced Leadership for Community Chairs, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
This course costs $790.00 inc GST.
August 2026
Session 1: Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Session 2: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Session 3: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Session 4: Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Session 5: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
All times 5pm to 7pm AEST. Each session takes place live on Zoom.
If you’re new to a not-for-profit board or committee, or you’ve joined but still feel unsure of your role, Board Boot Camp is for you. This online program, delivered over three practical 2-hour sessions, will build your confidence and sharpen your governance skills so you can step up and contribute effectively.
You’ll learn what good governance really means and what your legal and ethical duties are, so you can participate fully and make sound decisions that protect your organisation. You’ll discover how to read key documents, ask the right questions, and understand your board’s financials, risks, and responsibilities.
Board Boot Camp goes beyond the basics, helping you navigate tricky areas like conflict of interest, board culture, and group dynamics. You’ll explore how to handle disagreement with respect, how to contribute meaningfully during meetings, and how to bring your best self to the board table.
By the end of the program, you’ll feel clear about your responsibilities, more confident in your role, and ready to play your part in building a healthy, productive board. Join us to grow your governance muscles and become the board member your community needs!
August 2026
Session 1: Thursday, 13 August 2026. 9am-11am AEST
Session 2: Thursday, 20 August 2026. 9am-11am AEST
Session 3: Thursday, 27 August 2026. 9am-11am AEST
All sessions take place online via Zoom. These sessions are not recorded. Live attendance is required.
Price
ICDA members: $495
Non-members: $595
All prices include GST.
Is your organisation’s CEO review process as effective as it should be? Is it fully aligned with your organisation's values? Ensuring your CEO meets expectations and steers your organisation in the right direction is crucial for success. But how do you plan and conduct a truly meaningful CEO performance review?
At this training, you'll learn how to:
- Build a strong, productive partnership with your CEO
- Identify the right participants for the review — and who to leave out
- Include the key elements that make a review effective (and avoid common pitfalls)
- Set an appropriate and realistic timeframe for the review process
- Structure the review for clarity, fairness, and maximum impact
- Align the review process with the CEO’s job description, organisational objectives, and values
This 1 hour webinar costs $99 (member price) and will be held Thursday 13th August 2026 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. This session is recorded.
Master the key principles of risk management, compliance, and governance resilience in the not-for-profit sector.
This course equips board members and senior leaders with practical strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory, financial, and governance obligations. Learn how to develop and implement risk frameworks, safeguard your organisation’s reputation, and navigate crisis scenarios. You’ll gain insights into the latest legal and compliance requirements, ensuring your NFP meets industry standards and operates effectively.
At this training, we'll cover:
- Legal obligations for directors
- Risk management frameworks
- Cybersecurity for NFPs
- Climate related emergencies
- Crisis response and reputation management
- Climate related emergencies
This 3-hour online session costs $185 (member price) and will be held Tuesday, 18 August 2026 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. This session is not recorded. Live attendance is required.
September 2026
If the board can be considered the mind of a community group, the meetings are the heart. This is where all the major decisions are made and the board comes together as a group to steer the organisation towards its mission. Running a successful board meeting takes work, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Join us for this interactive session which will give you the top tips and tools for running a successful board meeting.
At this training, we'll cover:
- How to prepare meetings that are practical, strategic and focused.
- How to ensure all participants have the information and support they need to make informed decisions
- How to shape agendas that support clear discussion and good decisions
- How to lead and facilitate meetings with confidence, fairness and focus
- How to manage tension, differing views and difficult dynamics
- How to support a positive and productive culture within and outside meetings.
This 3-hour online session costs $185 (member price) and will be held Monday, 7 September 2026 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. This session is not recorded. Live attendance is required.
This workshop has been designed to help directors understand their roles and responsibilities as a board member, and how to review and apply the organisation’s constitution.
At this training, you'll learn to:
- Undertake the roles and responsibilities of a board member
- Review and apply the organisation’s constitution
Key details
Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm AEST
Location: Online
Member price: $185
Non-member price: $245
October 2026
Community Sector Secretaries is a three-session program designed to help company secretaries understand their role on the board, and the responsibilities to the board.
The sessions will cover the secretary's role in:
- Regulatory and legislative compliance, decision-making and ethical obligations (session 1)
- Keeping the board on track with responsibilities and timelines (session 2)
- Supporting inclusion and accessibility and ensuring effective induction and onboarding of new board members (session 3)
Participants will learn alongside other community sector secretaries, in sessions designed to enable them to connect and network with their peers. This training takes place online.
Those who complete all three sessions will receive a Certificate in Community Sector Secretaryship, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
Key Details
Session 1: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Session 2: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Session 3: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Community Sector Treasurers is a three-session program which equips NFP and community treasurers with the knowledge and skills to manage financial responsibilities effectively.
Delivered over three 2-hour sessions, this course will cover core topics, tools, and strategies to ensure compliance, reporting accuracy, and financial planning.
- Foundations of the treasurer’s role and financial administration (session 1)
- Reporting and financial strategy (session 2)
- Strategic planning and collaboration (session 3)
The three sessions will take place online and have been designed to support connection and networking amongst participants.
Those who complete all three sessions will receive a Certificate in Community Treasury, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
Key Details:
Session 1: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Session 2: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Session 3: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Register now.
Join Community Directors and Axelo for a practical, board-focused webinar exploring cyber risk and emerging AI governance challenges in the not-for-profit sector.
Cyber threats continue to evolve, and the rapid uptake of AI tools is introducing new governance considerations for boards. At the same time, many NFPs operate without dedicated IT or HR teams, relying on lean staffing and external support. This session is designed with that reality in mind.
Key details:Date: Monday, 8 October 2026
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm AEST
Location: Online
Member price: $99
Non-member price: $120
Register now.
Fundraising is the lifeblood of most community organisations, yet it’s an often-neglected task. Most organisations draw the majority of their income from just one or two sources. That’s a dangerous strategy. If one of those sources dries up, you could quickly face a budget black hole.
At this training, you'll learn about the seven pillars of fundraising.
- Grants
- Donations
- Crowdfunding
- Membership
- Events
- Sales
- Sponsorship
With around $125 billion given out in grants across Australia each year, this session will take an in-depth look at writing a proposal to ensure your organisation is getting its share of the money on offer.
This course is designed for grassroots community groups that want to find out where to find funding, and how to win it.
This 3-hour online session costs $185 (member price) and will be held Wednesday, 21 October 2026 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. This session is not recorded. Live attendance is required.
November 2026
The NFP Leadership Certificate is an online program that will equip leaders with the skills, knowledge, tools and connections required to take the next big step in their leadership journey.
Leaders who want to get more done need to start doing less.
But when you're so used to doing the doing, it can be difficult to take a step back and start leading.
ICDA's NFP Leadership Certificate provides space for middle and senior managers to lift their gaze and look at the big picture.
Taking place each Monday across 4 weeks, we'll be bringing together leaders from across Australia, via Zoom, to hone their leadership skills and explore what it truly means to lead.
Key Details
Session 1: Thursday, 5 November 2026. 9am-Midday AEDT.
Session 2: Thursday, 12 November 2026. 9am-Midday AEDT.
Session 3: Thursday, 19 November2026. 9am-Midday AEDT.
Session 4: Thursday, 26 November 2026. 9am-Midday AEDT.
Community Sector Chairs is a three-session program designed to help new and aspiring Board Chairs understand their role on the board, and their responsibilities to the board.
The sessions will cover the Chair's role in:
- The Chair’s role in governance and leadership
- Making healthy decisions in the board room
- Leading an organisation beyond meetings
Participants will learn alongside other community sector chairs, in sessions designed to enable them to connect and network with their peers. This training takes place online.
Those who complete all three sessions will receive a Certificate in Chairs Leadership, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
Key Details
Session 1: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Session 2: Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Session 3: Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Overseeing the finances is probably one of the most important tasks you have as a board member. Financial literacy will put your organisation in the best position to promote and fulfil your organisation’s mission. If you don’t understand how the finances work, you’ll be at risk of getting caught up if anything goes wrong.
How well do you understand the financial performance and position of your organisation?
At this training, we'll cover:
- Why you need to understand your organisation’s finances
- Financial roles and responsibilities
- Legal duties of board directors
- Key elements of a board financial report
- Profit and Loss Statements
- Budgets
- Balance Sheets
- Cash flow statements
- Reg flags to look out for
- Oversight and monitoring
Key details
Date: Wednesday 18th November 2026
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm AEDT
Location: Online
Member price: $185
Non-member price: $245