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Top Tips to be a More Effective Board Trustee

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 3rd November 2014 -  A good board will have a broad set of interests and skills and will work together to create a team that delivers, writes nfpSynergy’s Joe Saxton who offers his top five things to do to be a more effective Board Trustee.

Leadership Series Proudly Supported by Westpac

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 3rd November 2014 -  Westpac recently hosted two breakfast leadership seminars in Sydney and Brisbane for senior leaders from the Social Sector and Education industry sectors.

ACNC Considers International Experience

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 3rd November 2014 -  Working with Not for Profits working overseas and charities that do not lodge their annual returns were the main topics when Australia’s national charity regulator held discussions with seven international counterparts.

Legal Action to Defend NFP’s Name

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 3rd November 2014 -  A Not for Profit that fights violence against women is considering taking legal action against a male rights group that has been using an almost identical name to them.

Turning Outward for Community-Wide Change

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 30th October 2014 -  A visiting US Collective Impact guru tells Pro Bono Australia News why he is urging Not for Profits to de-prioritise internal benchmarks - calling for them to instead take the bold step of turning outwards to their communities.

Charity Regulator Airs Frustrations in Annual Report

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 30th October 2014 -  In the face of an uncertain future, the Australian charity regulator has delivered its second Annual Report to Federal Parliament citing its work to free charities from unnecessary reporting burdens as one of its significant achievements.

Charities Face Penalties and ‘Red Mark’

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 28th October 2014 -  An estimated 7000 charities face penalties and having a “red mark” against their name for not filing their 2013 Annual Information Statement, the national charity regulator has warned.

US Warns on Ebola Charity Scams

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 28th October 2014 -  Fake charities have started to emerge in the USA in the wake of the Ebola virus scare, forcing watchdog organisations to warn people to be wary of scams.

Volunteer Sector Needs Change

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 23rd October 2014 -  Government support for the "whole of volunteering" has been sadly lacking, and the sector needs change, the Volunteering Victoria Annual General Meeting has been told.

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