John Brogden New CEO of IFSA
Former New South Wales opposition leader John Brogden has been appointed CEO of the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA), effective 28 August 2009.
New Arts Centre President
Longstanding contributor to the not-for-profit sector, Janet Whiting has been appointed as the new President of the Victorian Arts Centre Trust, replacing Carrillo Gantner, who has served in the role since 2000.
Geoff Donaghy Re-Elected as Vice President
Vice President of the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC) Mr Geoff Donaghy has been re-elected for a further two year term.
New CEO for PRIA
Former CEO of the Council of Ageing (NSW) Jon Bisset is the new CEO of the Public Relations Institute Australia (PRIA).
Five minutes with…Jon Bisset
Chief Executive Officer, Public Relations Institute Australia
Charity events in the spotlight
Based on the realities of a fluctuating economy what is the forecast for charity events? How can charities plan a successful event in this climate? How can charities manage with less corporate support? These were some of the questions that were addressed by a panel of experts at the recent RSVP Event talk ‘The Charity Challenge’ held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
A week in the life…Suzanne Colbert
Chief Executive of the Australia Employers’ Network on Disability, Suzanne Colbert spends the majority of her time assisting business leaders and politicians to understand the business case for including people with disability as employees, customers and stakeholders. Step into her shoes to see what a typical week involves.
Maximise funds with expert grant advice
In the current economic climate, not-for-profit organisations need to explore every available avenue that can help them source valuable funding.
Sustainable finance gives mecu the edge
Following a merger in 2003, one of Australia’s largest and most successful credit unions, mecu, seized the opportunity to reinvent itself. Drawing on its heritage as a socially responsible co-operative, it put the community and values first and focused on sustainable development as a pathway to rebuild the business. The strategy has paid off in spades.
Tips for avoiding common tax errors
To help organisations meet their obligations, the Australian Taxation Office has identified some common errors and the ways to avoid them.
