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Review Reveals Boards That ‘Fall Asleep at Wheel’

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd April 2014 - The latest review of complaint investigations by the Australian charity regulator reveals that some Not for Profit boards have “fallen asleep at the wheel” or engaged in wilful or deliberate wrongdoing, while Governance is an area of concern for

Eight Business Innovation Essentials for NFPs

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 17th April 2014 - Embracing commercial best practices can take Not for Profits from good to great, writes Westpac Social Sector Banking’s National Marketing Manager Lali Wiratunga.

To Pay or Not to Pay? That Is the Question

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 17th April 2014 - Research for the Australian Institute of Company Directors has shown that the vast majority of directors who serve on Not for Profit (NFP) boards do so voluntarily, showing a deep commitment to the mission of their organisations.

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Three Key Challenges in Creating Community Impact

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th April 2014 - Creating Community Impact is achievable with some hard work, writes Executive Director and CEO of United Way Australia, Doug Taylor.

Good Chance to Get NDIS Right – Expert

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th April 2014 - The Government is in a good position to deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme effectively, despite many doubters claiming it will run late, cost more than expected and deliver less than promised, claims an industry expert.

International Praise for Aus Charity Regulator

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 10th April 2014 - International charity experts in Melbourne and Sydney this week have praised Australia’s ill-fated national charity regulator, the ACNC, for its strong reputation in the sector and high compliance rates.

Dispelling Impact Investing ‘Myths’ for Charitable Trusts & Foundations

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 9th April 2014 - Despite the natural appeal of impact investment to charitable trusts and foundations, few have embraced the practice, challenged by the misperceptions that investing for impact necessitates an appetite for high risk or a financial trade-off, new rese

ASX Governance Guidelines Go Green

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 9th April 2014 - All Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) listed companies will be required to disclose their environmental, social and economic risks or explain why they haven’t under revised Corporate Governance Guidelines.

WA Clothing Co to Pay Out Over Misleading Charity Bins

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 3rd April 2014 - A Western Australian company that profited from used-clothing bins by alleging to help poor African children has agreed to donate $100,000 to charity and make a public apology.

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