One of the best things about working across the not for profit sector, is the inspiration we draw from innovative initiatives that cross our path… And we want to share these stories! Recently we sponsored the Third Sector Awards, and we were captivated by the...
In March 2017 we polled Australia’s top NFPs on their funding strategies, gaining valuable insight into how we can help the sector become more sustainable. The results demonstrated clear trends. Very few NFP organisations have explored alternative funding...
As we enter the last quarter of the financial year, minds are turning to that (let’s be honest – often awful!) task of reporting on your organisation’s work and impact over the past year. The importance of reporting is manifold – accountability to stakeholders,...
There are many admirable features of NFP governance and countless boards populated by well-meaning, experienced people. There also exists a disease – a disease contaminating organisations, corrupting boards and warping the minds of leaders. It’s a sad mutation...
Every year 1 in 4 Australians volunteer for a NFP. Collectively, they make a huge contribution to the sector, however volunteering can also be a risk to the organisation due to the time and cost spent managing volunteers effectively.Conversely, volunteers are...
Effective partnerships can be the key to unlocking scale for an organisation. The matching of corporates and not-for-profits brings huge potential to provide both financial sustainability and also increase social impact. With these seemingly obvious benefits, why then...