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Role of Advocacy a Priority for NFPs – State of the Sector Survey

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 24th November 2015 -  The role of advocacy, sector collaboration and improving the method of government funding agreements are the top priorities for Australia’s Not for Profit sector, according to the 2015 national survey by Pro Bono Australia.

Changemaker

From Volunteer to CEO

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd November 2015 -  Kath Snell has a unique insight into her Not for Profit organisation, having risen the ranks from volunteer to CEO in eight years. Snell is this week’s Changemaker. She spoke to Xavier Smerdon.

Guide to NFP Conflicts of Interest

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 19th November 2015 -  For the first time the national charity regulator has released a guide for charities on managing conflicts of interest.

Hot Topic

Merge or Pivot: Defining a Future Direction for Your NFP

Tony Lee, Thursday, 19th November 2015 -  If charities can make a greater impact by combining forces, it’s a smart decision. But that doesn’t mean lots of NFPs won’t survive on their own. It just means each must be able to clearly articulate their unique values, mission and personality

World Vision to Cut Jobs in Fundraising Overhaul

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 17th November 2015 -  World Vision Australia will cut 89 jobs and overhaul its fundraising and administration operations in a bid to survive a weak Australian dollar and changing aid market.

Opinion

‘Merge or Shut Down’: Moving Beyond Debate To Real Change

Kevin Robbie, Tuesday, 17th November 2015 -  The recent call for charities to merge or shut down by David Crosbie, CEO of the Community Council for Australia, has come at a tipping point for the Not for Profit sector, writes Kevin Robbie, CEO of United Way Australia.

Toolkit for Frontline Workers to Tackle Domestic Violence

Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th November 2015 -  The Turnbull Government has launched an online toolkit for frontline workers to help them better recognise the signs of sexual assault, domestic violence and enable them to respond well.

Changemaker

A New Beginning

Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th November 2015 -  Despite a life working in the Not for Profit sector and helping children in need, Jayne Meyer Tucker considers stepping down as CEO as one of the most important things she has done. She spoke to Xavier Smerdon.

Silent Charities Lose Status

Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 13th November 2015 -  The national charity regulator has revoked the charity status of 169 organisations that are assumed to be inactive.

Charity Sector Split on Call to Merge

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 12th November 2015 -  There has been a mixed reaction from the charity and Not for Profit sector to calls for hundreds of organisations to “put their egos aside” and merge or shut down altogether.
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