by Megan Buntine | Mar 22, 2016 | Fundraising
I am always on the lookout for funding opportunities for community groups and recently I was made aware of the Grants Only Group Inc (GOG) – a non-profit group of volunteers that was formed in October 2011 in South Gippsland, to encourage, support and assist community...
by Megan Buntine | Feb 2, 2016 | Good Governance, Human Resources, Leadership
There’s nothing worse than sitting through a poorly-run meeting – it’s a sure fire way to put people off joining your committee. But a well-run, energetic meeting can be inspiring and be motivating to those attending. Firstly, make sure you have a written agenda, so...
by Megan Buntine | Jan 5, 2016 | Good Governance, Legislation, Risk Management
Depending upon the nature of your group, a variety of different pieces of legislation will apply. But there are some laws that will usually apply to most groups operating in Victoria. As highlighted in previous articles, the Associations Incorporation Reform Act...
by Megan Buntine | Nov 28, 2015 | Good Governance, Human Resources, Risk Management
All organisations and committees are different, so there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question ‘What policies does my organisation need?’ Your committee needs to think about the particular nature of your group and identify what are the likely policies (and...
by Megan Buntine | Oct 20, 2015 | Fundraising, Good Governance, Legislation, Risk Management, Strategic Planning
Community groups sometimes wonder whether or not to become incorporated. There are pros and cons of being incorporated and of being unincorporated, so your group needs to make its own assessment of what is right for it. Some things to consider include: Benefits of...
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