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Assessing Social Enterprise Impact – Are We Looking at the Right Stuff?

Alan Kay, Wednesday, 27th January 2016 - 
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How can social enterprises ensure they are maximising their social and environmental impact? Alan Kay, coordinator of the UK’s Social Audit Network, explores
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Changing Role of NFP Marketing& Communications Managers

Prudence Hayes, Monday, 25th January 2016 - 
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With the advent of digital and content marketing and the plateauing of donations across Australia, the Not for Profit sector and fundraising have changed dramatically…

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What Must Australian Volunteerism Lose to Win?

Tobi Johnson, Tuesday, 12th January 2016 - 
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It may be time to update how we attract, support and recognise volunteers as valuable community partners and tap into emerging leadership models for Not for Profits, writes…

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Are Homelessness Services Essential Services?

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th December 2015 - 
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As the national peak body for homelessness in Australia prepares to close its doors due to federal defunding, the out-going CEO of Homelessness Australia, Glenda Stevens,…

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Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals: How Can International Volunteers Contribute?

Dr Jemma Gibcus, Thursday, 10th December 2015 - 
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Volunteering will play an important role in achieving the latest United Nations Sustainable Development Goals both locally and globally, writes Dr Jemma Gibcus from …

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Could Our NFP Ego Be Holding Us Back?

Conrad Liveris, Tuesday, 8th December 2015 - 
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Focussing on the way Not for Profit’s communicate their impact is how they can start to dodge the trappings of arrogance and achieve long-term interest, writes Perth-based…

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Why Corporate Sustainability Won’t Solve Climate Change

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 2nd December 2015 - 
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Mobilising the financial and technological resources of business is crucial in addressing climate change, but voluntary CSR-style measures don’t go far enough, writes…

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Getting Mutual – Co-Ops in the Mix of NFP Mergers

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 26th November 2015 - 
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As the Not for Profit sector debates the call for charity mergers, co-operative and mutual enterprises should not be forgotten as a viable alternative, writes Gillian …

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NFP Growing Pains and the Strain of Low Interest Yields

Daniel Tome, Tuesday, 24th November 2015 - 
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The persistent low interest rate environment is a pain point for many Australian Not for Profit organisations, but it has also been the catalyst for Boards to review investment…

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Homelessness – What About the Jewish Community?

Melinda Kidgell and Marilyn Kraner, Tuesday, 24th November 2015 - 
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There’s been a significant increase in demand for support by members of the Jewish community who are experiencing the same range of issues that cause homelessness in the…

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Don’t Let Good Governance Become a ‘Merger’ Casualty

Judith Fox, Thursday, 19th November 2015 - 
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With the debate underway as to whether charities and Not for Profit organisations should merge, good governance must remain a priority, regardless of which way a board …

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