In 2012, the not-for-profit sector in Australia stands on the threshold of modernisation. Two years ago, the Productivity Commission recommended the modernisation of legal, policy, regulatory and funding frameworks.

The ACNC opens officially on 1 July 2012 nationally, and will assume some of the responsibilities currently vested in the ATO. Though the Commission’s operations and effects are yet to unfold, debate is already lively.

Held in association with Givewell, the Myer Family Company, DMP Asset Management, Star Business Solutions and Third Sector, the forums attract 600 delegates Australia-wide. The forum responds to feedback, rotates its topics and each year it evolves with the spirit of the sector.

This year’s theme is modernisation of the third sector and will examine both the new regulatory environment(s) for many not-for-profits (NFPs) in the sector as well as the enormous innovation that has been driving the sector over the past decade and more.

Program highlights

• The ACNC Review – What this means for the management of NFP organisations
• Partnerships, innovation and organisational strategy – CEOs and Board members share their tips for success
• Human capital management in changing times – is this relationship set to become more complex or easier to manage?
• The economic outlook and financial implications for the sector
• Modernisation and emerging finance instruments – understanding your options
• Social performance: management and measurement.

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Speakers

Hear from leading industry experts and peers from across the third sector including:

• Andrew Sealey, Director, ACNC Implementation Taskforce
• Linda Lavarch, Chair, Nonprofit Sector Reform Council and Research Fellow
• Tirrania Suhood, Executive Officer, Bridges Inc
• Kevin Murfitt, Board Chairman, Vision Australia
• Katy Barfield, Executive Director, Second Bite
• Lynne Dalton, CEO, The Centre for Volunteering
• Terri-Anne Johnson, CEO, Cleanup Australia
• Belinda Drew, CEO, Forresters Finance
• Sean Triner, Director, Pareto Fundraising
• Peter Winneke, Head of Philanthropic Services, The Myer Family Company.

Modernisation in the third sector – special report

Special reports that examine the forces of modernisation sweeping the NFP sector have been developed and are free to download. Click here to download your copy of the Special Reports.