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A new look for SSEE’s member magazine

The Society for Sustainability and Environmental Engineering has a new member magazine, Sustainability and Infrastructure.

10 ways to boost membership

Networking events continue to be a popular way of increasing membership for associations, yet it is important to make sure they are effective. Robyn Henderson from the National Speakers Association of Australia explores ten ways to help associations boost membership.

Membership marketing: 8 tips for retaining members

Wed, 31 August 2011 With more members leaving an organisation after their first year of membership than at any other time, a well-developed membership retention strategy is vital. Marketing specialists Jacinta Hannaford and Candice de Chalain explain how associations can better satisfy and retain their members.

5 ways to improve your social media strategy

Wed, 3 August 2011 According to the 2011 Social Media Marketing Industry Report 90 per cent of marketers agree that social media is important for organisations, yet many not-for-profits (NFPs) are not using social media properly or worse, are not using social media at all.

Membership strategies: adapting to the TIDES of change

More than just an economic downturn, the recent financial crisis has also meant that major shifts are occurring in industries around the world as new rules for success and failure are written. Not-for-profits will be one of the most affected sectors as associations strive to both retain and attract new members.

Engaging members through magazines

The Institute of Hospital Engineers Australia (IHEA) CEO Greg Bondar on the Institute’s new member magazine produced by Third Sector Services.

Five minutes with Martin Tolar

Chief Executive Officer of the Australasian Compliance Institute

Brockhoff Foundation make room at the top.

Thu, 7 July 2011 Tanya Costello has been appointed Executive Officer of The Jack Brockhoff Foundation

How to host international events

Australian associations have much to gain from hosting international events, including attracting new members and sharing ideas with people from around the globe. Julie Sheather reports on the Australia Associations Project.

Third sector association appointments

Thu, 23 June 2011 A number of new appointments in the third sector see friends and colleagues face new challenges.

Connecting Up: 5 not-for-profit technology topics that you need to know more about

Wed, 11 May 2011 Technology plays a major role in how not-for-profit organisations operate on a day-to-day basis. So, regardless of one's comfort level with technology, a need exists to learn how use the technologies that affect the sector.

Ask an expert: last chance for recruitment questions

Wed, 11 May 2011 Direct your recruitment questions to John Bellamy, of Not for Profit Recruitment, and see responses published in Third Sector magazine.

Switched on: student engagement and sector development

Proactive students at the University of Melbourne are gaining practical experience from providing free services to not-for-profits in their local communities.

National Compact: comparing Australia and America

What does a National Compact set out to achieve, and what value does it provide for not-for-profits? Dr John Casey provides a cross-country perspective on the state of the Compact.

The true role of the board: how governance has been hijacked

The true role of board meetings is to facilitate board members to ‘make the choices that create the future for the communities they serve’. The practical application of this simple definition is what creates truly generative boards that fulfill the organisation’s promise to its communities. Steve Bowman explains how this approach to governance can be employed.

Member communication: the Australian Counselling Association

Mon, 11 April 2011 The Australian Counselling Association prides itself on its high member base and strong member relations. CEO Philip Armstrong speaks with Emily Hollosy about the reasons behind its success, and how putting in that extra effort can go a long way.

5 minutes with Nicholas Hill

Chief Executive, Building Officials Institute of New Zealand.

Publishers Australia win for GSP

Chris Bland, publisher of Third Sector and Managing Director of Great Southern Press (GSP), has been elected to the board of Publishers Australia.

Linnegar new Farmers’ Federation CEO

The National Farmers’ Federation has appointed a new CEO in Matt Linnegar.

From ASTRA to Ausfilm

Ausfilm has appointed Debra Richards as its new CEO.

Sports expert to head PGA

The Professional Golfers Association of Australia (PGA) has appointed Brian Thorburn as its new CEO, taking over from Max Garske, who is retiring after almost 30 years with the PGA.

Medical experience to Mental Health Council

Former Executive Director of Catholic Social Services Australia Frank Quinlan has been appointed as the new CEO of the Mental Health Council of Australia.

Federal policy director to head AER

The Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation (AER) has appointed Michael Thorn as its new CEO.

NFP veteran FOR Diabetes Australia

Diabetes Australia has appointed a new CEO in Lewis Kaplan.

Marketing specialist at APA

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has appointed Cris Massis as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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