ACNC collects valuable info on Australian charities
Thousands of charities have shared valuable information about their work by submitting their first ever information statement to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.
NFPs need to become more outcome-focused to attract funding
Not-for-profit organisations overseas are increasingly focusing on outcomes to attract better investment, according to Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie.
Collaboration and coordination key to school-community partnerships
Philanthropic foundations and schools need to collaborate and coordinate if they are to direct resources where they are needed most through school-community partnerships, writes Professor Geoff Masters AO, Chief Executive of the Australian Council for Educational Research.
Event highlights female leadership in NFP sector
From 19–20 June, Liquid Learning will host the Women in Not for Profit Leadership Summit 2014 in Melbourne – a professional development, leadership and networking event for established, emerging and aspiring female leaders in the not-for-profit sector.
Volunteers – a serious management commitment
A serious commitment to best practice risk management protocols and procedures is recommended for all organisations, particularly when it comes to managing volunteers, writes Ansvar Acting CEO Deirdre Blythe.
Gov stands by commitment to abolish the ACNC
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to abolish the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, despite the recent open letter showing sector support for the charity regulator.
Last week to register for Third Sector Expo 2014
Third Sector Expo 2014 – which will be held from 3–4 April – is fast approaching, so make sure you have secured your place at the not-for-profit event of the year.
Latest NFP appointments
The latest sector movements include Peter Crewe’s appointment at Financial Services Council, Bernadette Heard’s appointment at Gondwana Choirs and Roy Ranney’s appointment at Energy Users Association of Australia.
Third Sector Expo speaker leads the charge to maintain NFP regulator
Many of Australia’s biggest charities have banded together to oppose the Federal Government’s plan to abolish the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.
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