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How to secure valuable partnerships

Third Sector speaks to Gerard Veltre, CEO and Artistic Director of not-for-profit performing arts organisation Phunktional, about how he successfully attracted and maintained valuable partnerships to grow his organisation.

First NFP to release sustainability report

Wed, 9 November 2011 Ability Options recently became the first disability, not-for-profit organisation in Australia to release a sustainability report in line with the international Global Reporting Initiative Guidelines.

Why write an evidence-based grant?

Chief Executive Officer of GrantReady Adrian Spencer says that a grant application without evidence is like attending a wedding and realising there’s no bride: “Everything looks great, you know what is supposed to happen, but you’re missing the one thing that justifies the occasion.”

Free advice on business planning for NFPs

Wed, 26 October 2011 Up to 72 community organisations will be able to attend free business planning workshops and four will receive individual business mentoring sessions.

How fraudulent is the NFP sector?

Wed, 12 October 2011 The fifth largest full service accounting and advisory network in Australia BDO has released a survey that will help not-for-profit organisations determine the level of fraud in the sector.

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.

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.

2011 Budget announcements: a taxing time for NFPs

It became clear that the Gillard Government intends to take significant steps in the regulation of not-for-profits in Australia when the Treasurer handed down the Federal Budget on 10 May 2011. Bill d’Apice takes a look at the implications for the sector.

Trade marks: power in the brand

Senior Lawyer Nils Versemann explains the importance of not-for-profit brands.

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.

New NFP Taskforce Chair appointed

Thu, 7 July 2011 Susan Pascoe, former Commissioner with the Victorian State Services Authority and former Chief Executive Officer of the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria, has been appointed as the Chair of the Implementation Taskforce for the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNPC).

Latest edition of not-for-profit annual and financial reporting released

Thu, 21 April 2011 The Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia has released the third edition of Enhancing not-for-profit annual and financial reporting.

Tax exemption considerations

Ensure that your not-for-profit complies with the ATO’s tax exemptions with this annual checklist from Moores Legal’s Elizabeth Turnour.

Guide to Public holidays in Australia and penalty rates

Did you know that ANZAC Day and Easter Monday fall on the same day this year? Did you know that Easter Sunday is not always a public holiday? Do you know who gets penalty rates for working on public holidays?

Free super(annuation) service for not-for-profits

Thu, 17 March 2011 The Australian Government is offering a free superannuation clearing house service for small businesses and not-for-profit (NFP) organisations.

New tax exemption guide for sporting clubs released

Fri, 4 March 2011 The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has released a new guide for self-assessment on income tax exemption for not-for-profit (NFP) sporting clubs and associations.

Improving member services and administration

Rachael Spicer describes how a new online strategy improved member engagement and reduced administration time for the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand.

Modern awards – are you ready?

For not-for-profit organisations, sole traders and partnerships, 2011 is the proverbial eleventh hour for compliance with the modern awards. Depending on which state you operate in, there may be up to six changes in pay rates in 2011. It is time to check the batteries in your wage calculators!

New ATO governance product for NFPs

Tue, 7 December 2010 The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is inviting not-for-profit (NFP) organisations to register their interest in participating in the design of a new governance product.

Christmas is ‘the season’ for AuSAE members

Fri, 26 November 2010 2011 is an exciting year for the Australian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE), and membership renewal notices are currently being issued.

Consultation on draft amendments to GST law

Fri, 22 October 2010 Treasury is seeking submissions on draft amendments to GST law that will affect not-for-profits.

Expressing a view or affecting a vote?

In light of the recent Federal election, Linda Lavarch outlines the political expenditure disclosure requirements, and why it is so important for not-for-profits who have expressed a political view to be aware of these.

Finding Australia’s Social Enterprise Sector

Despite Australia’s growing interest in the social enterprise sector, little is known about the scope, dimension and impact of the sector in Australian society. Associate Professor Jo Barraket outlines the purpose and findings of the recently completed Finding Australia’s Social Enterprise Sector report.

Competitive trading: the Trade Practices Act

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) provides some tips and tricks to outline how the Trade Practices Act applies to industry associations and their members.

Update on the Federal Government’s assistance to industry

Mon, 11 October 2010 In its latest update, the Productivity Commission discusses the recently released Trade and Assistance Review 2008-09, which contains the latest estimates of the Australian Government’s assistance to industry.

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