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Ask an expert: Answers to your governance questions

Ask an expert: Answers to your governance questions For this edition, Third Sector readers were invited to submit their questions to governance expert Frank Spranger.

Is your not-for-profit prepared for change?

Is your not-for-profit prepared for change? Frank Spranger explains how not-for-profit organisations can strategically plan for change.

Review of not-for-profit governance

Review of not-for-profit governance Tue, 20 December 2011 The Government is seeking the views of not-for-profit organisations and other stakeholders on appropriate governance arrangements for the future of the sector.

Applications open for $180,000 director scholarships

Applications open for $180,000 director scholarships Tue, 20 December 2011 Applications are open for Victorian Women’s Governance Scholarships, which will provide 34 female directors with training in corporate governance.

75 scholarships for Chairs of NFP Boards

75 scholarships for Chairs of NFP Boards Tue, 22 November 2011 The Australian Institute of Company Directors is offering 75 scholarships to The Not-For-Profit Chairman course.

Does the not-for-profit sector lack governance skills?

Does the not-for-profit sector lack governance skills? Professional development body Association Management Institute (AMI) has released its latest findings on corporate governance for associations and not-for-profit organisations.

NFP governance under the microscope

NFP governance under the microscope Thu, 20 October 2011 A new report examining the governance of not-for-profit organisations has found that the performance of the sector's directors compare well to their commercial counterparts.

New self-governance checklist for NFPs

New self-governance checklist for NFPs Wed, 12 October 2011 A new checklist for not-for-profit organisations is now available on the Australian Tax Office’s website to support organisations’ governance approach to tax and superannuation affairs.

Why NFPs should consider outsourcing

Why NFPs should consider outsourcing Wed, 12 October 2011 Outsourcing is becoming increasingly popular in the not-for-profit sector as it allows associations, charities and other not-for-profit organisations to benefit from the expertise of specialists when they need them and at rates they can afford.

Giveaway - new book for NFPs

Giveaway - new book for NFPs Thu, 29 September 2011 The direction of Australia’s third sector needs to change argues Colin Ball in his new book It’s the community, stupid! Want to know more? Third Sector has ten copies of the new book to give away!

IWDA welcomes Government’s New Ambassador for Women and Girls

IWDA welcomes Government’s New Ambassador for Women and Girls Thu, 22 September 2011 The Australian Government has appointed Penny Williams as the Global Ambassador for Women and Girls.

New free resources for NFPs

New free resources for NFPs Wed, 31 August 2011 Not-for-profit organisations can now access a range of free new resource centres, which provide information on advocacy, associations, charitable organisations, governance, destinations, finance, events, human resources, membership, information technology, leadership, legal, marketing, social enterprise and volunteering.

New CEOs appointed

New CEOs appointed Wed, 31 August 2011 Life Without Barriers welcomes its new Chief Executive Officer Claire Robbs and the Australian National Preventive Health Agency has appointed Louise Sylvan as its Chief Executive Officer.

New watchdog for not-for-profits

New watchdog for not-for-profits Thu, 25 August 2011 The Federal Government has announced a new national not-for-profit (NFP) regulator will be established by July 2012, The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

A new tax guide for NFPs

A new tax guide for NFPs Wed, 24 August 2011 The Australian Tax Office has released a new version of their guide Tax Basics for Non-Profit Organisations.

New sector appointments

New sector appointments Mon, 15 August 2011 Third Sector welcomes the Institute of Hospital Engineering Australia’s new CEO, Social Ventures Australia Leadership Council’s new Chair, The Wheeler Centre’s new Director and the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association’s new Chief Executive to their roles.

In conversation with Tom Mollenkopf

In conversation with Tom Mollenkopf Third Sector recently caught up with the influential Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Water Association Tom Mollenkopf. In this candid interview he explains the complex issues facing his industry and how he has positioned his association to help.

The Canadian association: comparisons from CSAE CEO Michael Anderson

The Canadian association: comparisons from CSAE CEO Michael Anderson Canada may be half a world away from Australia, but associations in both countries benefit from the relationship between the countries’ respective Societies of Association Executives. Third Sector spoke with Chief Executive Officer and President Michael Anderson about the benefits of collaborating, and where the future of the association sector is headed.

Five minutes with Martin Tolar

Five minutes with Martin Tolar Chief Executive Officer of the Australasian Compliance Institute

Education-focused grant seeking: a case of the hare and the tortoise

Education-focused grant seeking: a case of the hare and the tortoise Thu, 21 July 2011 Grant experts Dr Michelle Anderson and Dr Emma Curtin share their tips for getting education-focused grants.

325 new scholarships for NFPs

325 new scholarships for NFPs Wed, 20 July 2011 The Australian Scholarships Foundation has announced 325 new scholarships for board members of charitable not-for-profit organisations.

When did you last explore your members’ views?

When did you last explore your members’ views? Wed, 20 July 2011 Come and learn the tricks of the trade for designing surveys that give you powerful, actionable and authentic member and stakeholder feedback.

Industry magazine and event secrets revealed

Industry magazine and event secrets revealed Wed, 20 July 2011 Associations that want to find out how they can better integrate their publications and events to maximise revenue are invited to attend an upcoming seminar in Melbourne.

New sector appointments

New sector appointments Wed, 20 July 2011 Many new appointments have been announced recently in the sector, including a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Spinal Injuries Association, Philanthropy Fellow at The Centre for Social Impact, Member Relations Manager at The Western Australia Institute of Public Administration, President of The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology, and CEO and Institute Director at Southbank Institute of Technology.

Brockhoff Foundation make room at the top.

Brockhoff Foundation make room at the top. Thu, 7 July 2011 Tanya Costello has been appointed Executive Officer of The Jack Brockhoff Foundation


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