Third Sector

January 2009

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Third Sector Leaders Symposium a success

On Tuesday 28 October 2008, not-for-profit leaders from around the country met in Melbourne to hear some pressing concerns on a range of topics and contribute their thoughts on how members and organisations can be influenced to make a difference.

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Creativity Australia

A new not-for-profit has been launched that aims to develop and deliver innovative mental health and wellbeing programs into Australian society.

Costello launches new NFP

Tim Costello’s son Elliott, has founded a new not-for-profit Y-Generation Against Poverty (Y-GAP).

SMS fundraising

In the United States, philanthropic mobile phone users can now simply text message a $5 donation to the Salvation Army’s holiday assistance programs in their community.

New Executive Director for PCB

The Perth Convention Bureau has appointed Marina McKeague as its new Executive Director of Sales and Marketing to begin on 1 February 2009.

Prominent Australians for Deakin Foundation Board

Deakin University has appointed a board of prominent Australians, chaired by former Victorian Premier Steve Bracks, to support the philanthropic activities of its new Deakin Foundation.

Academic joins CPNS

Prominent scholar Dr Jo Barraket has joined the Centre of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies as an Associate Professor of Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.

Secrets of successful fundraisers

Dr Sue-Anne Wallace

With over twenty years experience in the not-for-profit sector, the past 14 as an executive manager, CEO of the Fundraising Institute Australia Sue-Anne Wallace is in a unique position to provide tips for successful fundraising.

Connecting up with Doug Jacquier

Michelle Perl and Zelda Tupicoff

A passion for the not-for-profit sector has seen social justice pioneer Doug Jacquier move from community development projects to using technology to empower the sector in his role as CEO of Connecting Up Australia.

Member Farming

Zelda Tupicoff

The NSW Farmers Association are growing their youth membership through a range of innovative strategies, including the Young Farmers Committee.

Free help to find the perfect venue

As the Client Relations Manager for 1300 VENUES, one of Australia’s most innovative and exciting venue finding services, it is Elissa Roberts’ job to make your life easier. Travelling throughout Australia to see the many conference venues on offer to the ever growing events industry, she is in a unique position to help select the right venue for your event.

The importance of a good investment policy

Charlie Heerey

Now more than ever, a sound investment policy for your not-for-profit is important. But like any risk management policy, an investment policy is not much use if it is too complicated and sits gathering dust on your shelves.

10 lessons from the last recession

As the economic news seems to get worse from day-to-day, smartcompany.com.au has come up with ten strategies used by companies that actually managed to grow during the last recession.

NFP investments: A need for sustainable returns

Robert Scenna

A responsible investment approach for not-for-profits (NFPs) should focus on generating growing and sustainable real income streams over time rather than chasing short term total return targets.

Quality at both ends of the Island state

With attractively priced direct flights from almost all Australian cities and daily sailings from Port Melbourne to the state’s northern gateway, Tasmania is no longer the poorer cousin when it comes to meetings and conference offerings – quite the opposite actually.

Are you looking after your volunteer workforce?

Annette Maher and Sandra Wilson

The ‘recruitment’ and ‘retention’ of volunteers are terms often mentioned in the same breath, but they are two distinct management processes within an organisation that benefit from a healthy culture and good leadership.

Print and online: the best communication combination

Zelda Tupicoff

While it used to be a case of one or the other, an increasing number of industry associations are now combining a print magazine with a more regular e-newsletter for great results.

Is your customer relationship software meeting your needs?

Martin Hannah

Not-for-profit organisations require additional functionality from their customer relationship management (CRM) software that generic systems commonly do not fulfil. Martin Hannah, Managing Director of Coresoft Business Solutions, examines why generic CRMs do not cover the requirements of not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) and examines what buyers in the sector should be looking for.

Software solutions for greater efficiency

By managing and centralising information, TechnologyOne software has helped The Salvation Army Australia Eastern Territory operation to improve the efficiency of its business processes.

The real West Side story

Michelle Perl

Traditionally less visited than other Australian coastlines, the western shores have remained a hidden treasure among the country’s diverse exotic destinations, but the area is becoming increasingly popular for meetings and events.

Association boosts profile with better communication

Felicity Zadro

Many associations face the challenge of portraying a professional image on a limited budget and without paid staff. However, a finely tuned communications plan and a little know how can go a long way.

For a good cause

Zelda Tupicoff

Corporate-cause related partnerships are becoming increasingly popular because they provide benefits to not-for-profits as well as business, and with corporate belts tightening, bottom line benefits are essential. But how are these associations formed and how do they really work?

Cutting Through the Noise

Yvonne McClaren

Effective association marketing is about being heard and this requires cutting through the noise – but how?

Leveraging leadership effectiveness

By Sarah Cornally

Good leadership is evidence based, so turn knowledge into effective action.

Third Sector launched in Melbourne

On the eve of the Third Sector Leaders Symposium, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre hosted a networking dinner and Third Sector was launched by Editor Zelda Tupicoff.

APRAA Award winner joins CICA

Alan Marshall, a long serving committee member and fellow of AuSAE, has recently joined the Crane Industry Council of Australia as the new Chief Executive Officer.

SNIA ANZ new Board Chairman

The Board of Directors of the Storage Networking Industry Association for Australia and New Zealand has appointed Craig Scroggie as its new Chairman.

New Version of Fundraising Guide

The Australian Tax Office has released a new version of its guide Fundraising For Not-For-Profit Organisations, which replaces the version that was issued in March 2005.

Beware of employee fraud during financial crisis

Lisa Bundesen from BDO Kendalls has warned not-for-profits to be even more vigilant with regard to fraud in their organisations during the financial crisis.

Families challenging bequests

A new study from Queensland University of Technology has found that Australian charities are being denied donations left to them in wills because families are successfully challenging the bequests in court.

Theme chosen for National Volunteer Week 2009

Volunteering Australia has announced the theme for its National Volunteer Week 2009 – ‘Volunteers: Everyday people, extraordinary contribution’.

Finding grants

Grants can be a lucrative source of income for your not-for-profit and there are more available than you think.

Choosing the right venue

Andi Mether

When it comes to choosing the venue for an event, there is a lot to consider. Andi Mether, Managing Director of Zest Events International, shares her tips for getting it right.

Tips for weathering the economic storm

United States service provider for the not-for-profit sector Marts & Lundy shares its recommendations for moving your philanthropic initiatives forward during these difficult times.

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January 2009

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