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October 2009

Third Sector

October 2009

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John Brogden New CEO of IFSA

John Brogden New CEO of IFSA

Former New South Wales opposition leader John Brogden has been appointed CEO of the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA), effective 28 August 2009.

New Arts Centre President

New Arts Centre President

Longstanding contributor to the not-for-profit sector, Janet Whiting has been appointed as the new President of the Victorian Arts Centre Trust, replacing Carrillo Gantner, who has served in the role since 2000.

Geoff Donaghy Re-Elected as Vice President

Geoff Donaghy Re-Elected as Vice President

Vice President of the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC) Mr Geoff Donaghy has been re-elected for a further two year term.

New CEO for PRIA

New CEO for PRIA

Former CEO of the Council of Ageing (NSW) Jon Bisset is the new CEO of the Public Relations Institute Australia (PRIA).

Five minutes with…Jon Bisset

Five minutes with…Jon Bisset

Chief Executive Officer, Public Relations Institute Australia

How to turn consumer dollars into charity dollars

How to turn consumer dollars into charity dollars

Katherine St Lawrence

Founder of profit-for-purpose company Rise Up, Bronwyn Darlington says it is up to not-for-profits to lead a movement that will change consumer dollars into charity dollars and improve the lives of those in developing countries.

Transplanting Supply Chain Management

Transplanting Supply Chain Management

Michelle Perl

Just when he thought he was heading for a quiet retirement, Marvin Weinman took a very different path. Applying business nous to a fragmented cause, in just three months last year he and the team at ShareLife Australia secured $150 million of government funding toward establishing Australia as a world leader in organ donation.

Charity events in the spotlight

Charity events in the spotlight

Based on the realities of a fluctuating economy what is the forecast for charity events? How can charities plan a successful event in this climate? How can charities manage with less corporate support? These were some of the questions that were addressed by a panel of experts at the recent RSVP Event talk ‘The Charity Challenge’ held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Numbers up at Association Forum National Conference in Melbourne

Numbers up at Association Forum National Conference in Melbourne

Alex Petersen

The fourth annual Associations Forum National Conference was a great success, with numbers up 25 per cent from the previous year.

Communications quiz for associations

Communications quiz for associations

Marina Elliott

When it comes to communication how does your association measure up? Take this short quiz and find out.

Regulating the third sector

Regulating the third sector

Michelle Perl

In many countries around the world, charities are monitored by a centralised, regulatory legal body to ensure accountability and transparency of conduct. Would such a regulator be effective in Australia, or do we need something different? Professor Mark Lyons, Elizabeth Cham and Dr Wendy Scaife give their views to Michelle Perl.

The Urge to Merge

Claire Russell

‘Merger’ is often considered a dirty word in the not-for-profit sector, but as Claire Russell explains, mergers are likely to be an essential element in the establishment of a stronger third sector.

The future of Australia’s third sector

The future of Australia’s third sector

Mike Hudson

In an extract from the final chapter of his book Managing Without Profit: Leadership, management and governance of third-sector organisations in Australia, Mike Hudson provides a window to the future of the sector.

7 Tips for successful grant writing

7 Tips for successful grant writing

Vanessa Meachen

Philanthropy Australia's Vanessa Meachen shares her top 7 tips for writing successful grants - a must read!

How to measure social impact

How to measure social impact

Joanne McNeill

Social impact assessment is a growing field with influences being drawn from practice, academia and public policy. At a recent forum in Sydney, three methods of measuring social impact were profiled: Social Accounting and Audit, Social Return on Investment, and Logic Frame.

How to be a successful lobbying organisation

How to be a successful lobbying organisation

Michelle Perl

Successful lobbying can be a complex art, requiring a lot of skill and nous. Michelle Perl spoke with the Australian Coal Association and Australian Made Australian Grown about their advocacy aims and how they get results.

A week in the life…Suzanne Colbert

A week in the life…Suzanne Colbert

Chief Executive of the Australia Employers’ Network on Disability, Suzanne Colbert spends the majority of her time assisting business leaders and politicians to understand the business case for including people with disability as employees, customers and stakeholders. Step into her shoes to see what a typical week involves.

How to use the media to promote your not-for-profit

How to use the media to promote your not-for-profit

Belinda Collins

Belinda Collins headed World Vision’s Media and Public Relations team through the Boxing Day tsunami period, raising $80 million in fourteen days and managing the World Cup Asia Tsunami Cricket match. Her step-by-step guide will give you the basic tools you need to be successful in approaching the media.

Maximise funds with expert grant advice

Maximise funds with expert grant advice

In the current economic climate, not-for-profit organisations need to explore every available avenue that can help them source valuable funding.

Sustainable finance gives mecu the edge

Sustainable finance gives mecu the edge

Following a merger in 2003, one of Australia’s largest and most successful credit unions, mecu, seized the opportunity to reinvent itself. Drawing on its heritage as a socially responsible co-operative, it put the community and values first and focused on sustainable development as a pathway to rebuild the business. The strategy has paid off in spades.

Software as a service - the near future of IT?

Software as a service - the near future of IT?

Ian Ryder

Despite its name, SaaS is not a new division of the Special Forces but a model of IT delivery. Is it likely to become the dominant model? Ian Ryder gives his assessment.

In the spotlight…ANZSES

In the spotlight…ANZSES

Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society.

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