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Breaking the Power Imbalance Between Charities and Philanthropists

Gemma Salteri, Thursday, 29th September 2016 -  Philanthropists need to meet the needs of charities, not dictate their terms, writes Gemma Salteri, executive director of CAGES Foundation and speaker at the recent 2016 Philanthropy Australia Conference.

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Crisis Management Versus Risk Management: Do You Know the Difference?

Jodie Willmer, Tuesday, 27th September 2016 -  Not for Profit boards need to ask insightful questions and work in partnership with the CEO and executive team to create resilient, adaptable and risk-aware organisations, writes Jodie Willmer, lead consultant at Conscious Governance and upcoming Pro

Opinion

Capacity Is the Key to Effectiveness

Mae Hong, Thursday, 15th September 2016 -  There is an expectation that institutions and companies have adequate resources to deliver the goods and services society relies on. So why should the Not for Profit sector be different, asks Mae Hong, chair of US-based Grantmakers for Organizational

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Boards – It’s Time to Step Up

Julia Keady, Thursday, 15th September 2016 -  Most Australian Not for Profit boards have just become stale, lacking innovation, agility and professionalism, writes social impact strategist Julia Keady-Blanch.

Opinion

ATO Commits to Better NFP Engagement and Communication

Rod Walker, Tuesday, 13th September 2016 -  The Australian Tax Office is on a mission to better understand some of the unique challenges facing the Not for Profit workforce, including volunteers, and the issues around meeting tax obligations and accessing tax concessions, writes Rod Walker, se

Opinion

Getting the NDIS Over the Line

Staff Reporter, Friday, 9th September 2016 -  The NDIS presents huge opportunities but also poses huge risks. Penny Knight and Professor David Gilchrist, from Curtin's Not-for-profit Initiative, explain why there is a stronger chance for success if key players work together.

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Not for Profits Tied Up in Knots Over Financial Reporting

Alex Malley, Thursday, 8th September 2016 -  Despite some progress, Not for Profits are still bound by red tape. Alex Malley, chief executive of CPA Australia, looks at whether the sector needs a separate accounting standard.

States to Work Together After NDIS Rollout ‘Stress’

Lina Caneva, Saturday, 3rd September 2016 -  The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Disability Reform Council (DRC) has agreed to work more closely with the National Disability Insurance Agency after a report found significant managerial issues in the first two months of the NDIS scheme s

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Reducing the Stigma of Mental Health

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 1st September 2016 -  Marg O'Donnell AO took up the position of chair of SANE Australia in June this year. She talks about how she is finding her new role and how it compares to other boards, in this month’s Evolving Chair.

Not for Profits Must Make a Profit

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 1st September 2016 -  Almost half of Australia’s Not for Profit organisations expect to only break-even or make a loss over the next three years.
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