New strategies to boost associations
Association executives will discover and develop new strategies and resources to boost their value as an association at the upcoming Associations Forum National Conference to be held in Melbourne 29-30 July.
Facebook Causes ineffective for charitable donation?
According to a recent controversial report in The Washington Post, the Facebook ‘Causes’ application has emerged as an ineffective fundraising tool for not-for-profits and charities seeking online donations, since its creation in 2007, when compared with other online philanthropic methods.
New program for easier online payments and donations
PayPal Australia has launched a new program that will make it easier for organisations such as charities, foundations, schools and universities to accept online payments and donations.
Covering every aspect of fundraising in four days
While some nonprofits are cutting costs, many of the forward thinking organisations are investing in growing their knowledge bank to be ready for when the recovery begins.
Melbourne hosts second SEWF
Local and global leaders in social enterprise will meet in October when the Social Enterprise World Forum takes place in Melbourne.
NFP and government partnership for international aid
A new partnership agreement has been reached between the Federal Government and the not-for-profit Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) aiming to better co-ordinate and maximise Australia’s efforts to reduce world poverty and suffering.
NEW FIA CEO
The Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) has appointed Chris McMillan as its next CEO.
Fundraising survey launched
The Fundraising Institute of Australia, together with PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Centre for Social Impact, is conducting comprehensive research to assess the effects of the recent economic downturn on Australia’s charities and not-for-profit organisations.
Leveraging leadership effectiveness
Good leadership is evidence based, so turn knowledge into effective action.
The importance of a good investment policy
Now more than ever, a sound investment policy for your not-for-profit is important. But like any risk management policy, an investment policy is not much use if it is too complicated and sits gathering dust on your shelves.
