“It sends a very clear message to everyone in the community that coercive controlling behaviour is dangerous and intolerable,” an anti-domestic violence advocate says. …
As Don Driscoll and his colleagues write, scientists in government, industry and universities are being gagged from communicating the evidence on critical environmental…
Neil Pharaoh looks at why the social purpose sector needs to be aware of astroturfing and shares advice on how to spot it and how best to manage it.Astroturfing is the practice…
The decision has been labelled a major victory for environmental advocacy groups
Greenpeace New Zealand has won a long-running battle to register as a charity following…
Between the two major parties, managing your government engagement is already a large enough job. However, engaging with the crossbench is a next level, high wire act, …
It’s time to work together to reduce the red tape burden, writes Neil Pharaoh, who wants to hear your stories and solutions about excessive regulation in the sector.I sit…
If Australia’s charities are to be given further special consideration by government, business, donors and communities, we need to build a case for increased support…
There is no barrier to charities participating in political activity where it is consistent with their charitable purpose, writes Neil Pharaoh, who argues advocacy can…
Neil Pharaoh shares five key issues management need to consider when actively seeking government funding. Last column I looked at the role a board of an organisation plays…
Being attentive to the election framework (and budget cycles) is critical for policy, funding or legislative change – it also helps if you know what you want, writes Neil…
Smart advocacy organisations are learning to understand framing and this is having a huge impact on political issues and government advocacy in Australia, writes Neil…
Many NFP and social purpose organisations unwittingly find themselves on lobbyist registers. It is critical you check to see whether you are also in this situation, writes…