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Small International Aid Agency Cedes Operations to Larger Organisation

Rachel McFadden, Monday, 5th June 2017 - In a bid to save costs, increase efficiency and ensure donors get more bang for their buck, International Christian Aid Relief (iCARE) has ceded its operations to ChildFund.

Calls to Support Charity Regulator as ACNC Commissioner Steps Aside

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 1st June 2017 - The inaugural commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Susan Pascoe AM will step aside when her term finishes in September amid renewed concerns over the future of the charity regulator.

Feature

The Long Road to Charity Reform

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 1st June 2017 - It’s widely accepted that a range of regulatory, institutional and funding reforms are needed to enhance the Australian charity sector’s effectiveness… this was true in 2000 when the reform process began and, frustratingly, much of it still rem

Opinion

The Case For Mandating Governance Training For NFP Boards

Laurie Patton, Thursday, 1st June 2017 - Not-for-profit boards must ensure proper governance principles and processes are in place so mandatory governance training and a review of board performance by an external expert from time to time is a good idea, writes Laurie Patton, executive direc

Concern as UK Charities Lack Strategic Direction and Collaboration

Rachel McFadden, Monday, 29th May 2017 - Charities that are trying to be a jack-of-all trades are doing so to their own detriment, a new UK report has found.

Five Legal Steps to Remunerating Not for Profit Directors

Contributor, Tuesday, 23rd May 2017 - Angela Stackelbeck from Touchpoint Legal unpacks the five key legal steps that should be in place before remunerating not-for-profit directors.

Australia’s Most Trusted Charity Brand Revealed

Wendy Williams, Monday, 22nd May 2017 - Guide Dogs Australia has once again been named the nation’s most trusted charity.

Help Shape the Governance of the Social Sector

Rachel McFadden, Monday, 22nd May 2017 - The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is asking for feedback on the current challenges and opportunities facing the social sector.

Opinion

Why Neutrality Matters for Collective Impact Backbones

Contributor, Thursday, 18th May 2017 - Genuine neutrality offers substantial benefits for both communities and other stakeholders involved in collective impact, writes David Lilley, senior advisor, community impact at United Way Australia.

Charting 25 Years of Charity Regulation – And its Impact on the Future

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 18th May 2017 - Charity regulators around the world including Australia will have to develop and hone new regulatory tools, driven by fiscal restraints, increasing performance metrics, and new technologies to remain relevant, according to a new book.

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