Events and conferences are a large component of fundraising and membership initiatives for not-for-profit organisations, and they provide an ideal environment for engaging new members and stimulating an existing membership base.
After nearly five years as Chief Executive Officer of Philanthropy Australia, Gina Anderson has made the decision to resign from the national peak body for philanthropy, “to do something a bit different”.
She reflects on her time with Philanthropy Australia in a Third Sector Q&A with Emily Hollosy.
Australian branches of international associations can actively pursue opportunities to grow their membership and increase their standing by hosting conferences for international associations in Australia.
Risk can cause uncertainty in any organisation. Yet a recent survey from advisory firm PPB revealed that 49 per cent of not-for-profits are ignorant of their risk management plan, despite the consensus that risk has increased over the past five years. PPB partner Lisa Bundesen reports.
The Australian Information Industry Association has recently been in the spotlight over its position on a national broadband network and its ‘green technology’ strategies to reduce carbon emissions. Emily Hollosy speaks with CEO Ian Birks about leading one of Australia’s biggest ICT associations.
Named as one of the ‘Australia’s True Leaders’ by the Australian Financial Review’s BOSS Magazine in 2008, and CEO of one of Australia’s most influential charities and social leadership bodies, The Benevolent Society’s Richard Spencer reflects on the ability of non-government organisations to drive social change.
Australia’s sunshine state is known for its natural attractions, including reefs, rainforests, islands, and beaches. With modern cities as well, Queensland is the perfect place to stage conventions, business events incentives, corporate meetings or conferences.
EcoGen 2010, the clean energy industry’s event of the year, brought together key associations representing the broad spectrum of technologies in the renewable and clean energy space.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) provides some tips and tricks to outline how the Trade Practices Act applies to industry associations and their members.
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