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Photography, representation and informed consent in the aid sector

Hannah McNicol, Monday, 30th August 2021 -  It is crucial to consider the messages you intend to portray when using photos in the development sector, writes Hannah McNicol, who shares some basic principles on the ethics of using and capturing images.

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Opportunities, costs and sustainability

David Crosbie, Thursday, 26th August 2021 -  There is an opportunity for charities to be more involved in addressing challenges across our communities, but we need to acknowledge that taking on new challenges is not a cost-free exercise, and our staff need support, writes David Crosbie.
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Back to basics: Simple communications in a confusing climate

Lex La Sala, Thursday, 26th August 2021 -  In a media landscape that’s anything but simple, it’s imperative that our communications are. Fifty Acres founder and CEO Jo Scard stresses the importance of consistent messaging, well-researched communication plans, and back-to-basics PR. 
Passing the message stick

Taking back control of the First Nations narrative

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 24th August 2021 -  “We need to go back to what works and stop trying to appeal to governments who aren't listening to us.” 

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Cybersecurity is paramount for not for profits – we need to act now

Contributor, Monday, 23rd August 2021 -  The good news is, there are practical actions that every organisation can take to improve cybersecurity protections, writes Infoxchange Group CEO David Spriggs.

Happenings on the hill

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What makes people care?

Neil Pharaoh, Tuesday, 17th August 2021 -  Those involved in advocacy and campaigning need to use the science of what makes people care as a foundation for their strategy, writes Neil Pharaoh, who looks at the five principles that help organisations connect their work to what people care abou
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The seven deadly crisis sins – and how to avoid them

Mark Forbes, Tuesday, 17th August 2021 -  No matter the size of your organisation, having a crisis plan should save damage down the track, writes Icon Reputation director and award-winning journalist Mark Forbes, sharing the seven crisis sins all NFPs should be wary of.
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Charity sector faces new advocacy threat

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 16th August 2021 -  Sector leaders say the government is trying to make charities less visible during election periods

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Transparency – sure thing!

David Crosbie, Thursday, 12th August 2021 -  Most of us in the charity sector believe in transparency, but it is both hypocritical and ill-informed for this government to argue the community is demanding more transparency from charities in disaster recovery or in any other area, writes David Cr

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How two charities are joining forces to help more people during lockdown

Lance Kawaguchi, Thursday, 12th August 2021 -  Spurred by a recent partnership between Cure Brain Cancer Foundation and Vinnies, Lance Kawaguchi discusses the need for charities to collaborate for best outcomes given the challenges of operating in the current COVID environment.
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