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Latest Articles and PodcastsSharing expert industry insights to the not-for-profit sector. If you’re serious about organisational capability and want tools and information to advance your work then read on.
A Bit About Me: Let’s Go Around the Room…
At school I was regularly in trouble for talking in class. So it's no surprise to me that, as an adult, I have always thrived on connecting with people - talking to them, hearing their stories and experiences, and (of course) sharing mine. Networking events have...
Building Capability: People Power
It's no secret that capturing the hearts and minds of your people can be transformational in helping your organisation achieve its Vision. Equally, not to do so, may make delivering on your Purpose feel like a hard slog. So in the context of grassroots (and...
Good Governance: Know Your Obligations!
Ignorance is rarely bliss...and when it comes to governance, it can spell the downfall of an organisation! But how do you know what you don't know? Well this is where keeping in the loop with sector networks and industry experts is so vital. And to get you thinking, I...
A Bit About Me: What’s The Deciding Factor?
What makes an organisation decide to engage me to come in and work with them? A bit like when I wrote recently about who might be my typical client, there's not really a one-size-fits all answer to that question...rather it is a range of issues, a variety of...
Building Capability: Back to the Bottom Line…
I'll state from the outset that I'm no finance expert...but I know enough to know how important it is to keep abreast of your organisation's financial position, so that you can ensure you don't allow an organisation under your watch to get into financial trouble! You...
Governance Standards: Podcast
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has six Governance Standards which are mandatory for the nearly 60,000 charities across the country. These Governance Standards are also an excellent good practice guide for other not-for-profits as well....
Good Governance: The Worst Case Scenario…
In truth, the 'worst case scenario' for any organisation would have to be the death of one of its people...and if that were to occur due to the actions or inactions of the organisation, well...that just makes an already-tragic situation even more terrible... But, for...
A Bit About Me: 30+ years at the coalface of not-for-profits
I have always tried to live by the philosophy that you should strive to lead by example. So in my 30+ years of personal involvement with not-for-profits, whether I have been the President, the Secretary, or an ordinary board member, I have always tried to take the...
Annual General Meetings: Podcast
For many of our not-for-profits, Annual General Meetings are just around the corner. This month Bruce and I run through lots of tips and suggestions for running great AGMs, and we talk about a great resource for Victorian Incorporated Associations to help them ensure...
Building Capability: Keep your eyes on the Prize!
How important is capability in bringing a not-for-profit organisation’s Vision and Purpose to life? How does an organisation move beyond potentially humble, grassroots beginnings, to being an entity that has lofty aspirations? What are the stumbling blocks and...
Good Governance: The interplay between Governance and Compliance
Are governance and compliance just two sides of the one coin? Sometimes it can feel like governance is just about ticking boxes and ensuring we are complying with all the necessary requirements - complying with legislation, complying with our constitution, complying...
Succession Planning and Board Development: Podcast
It's that time of year again when many of our not-for-profits are looking ahead to their Annual General Meetings and the election of their board members. Good succession planning is critical to getting the right people on your board and setting your organisation up...
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