The Associations Incorporation Act 2009 was passed by NSW Parliament on
31 March 2009 , and commenced on 1 July 2010. For further information about the possible impact on your association, contact the MSU Senior Project Officer
For further background and
links to the Act and Regulation:
In November 2010 NCOSS convened a major sector development conference on the Future of the Community Management Model.
Voluntary Boards of Management are the primary governance model for not
for profit (NFP) organisations in our sector. Community management is
critical to every aspect of our work and our effectiveness in achieving
our social justice objectives. And yet we rarely, as a sector, discuss
or debate this significant topic. NCOSS kick started the conversation
about the sector’s governance fundamentals at our conference in November
2010.
Background Paper and Conference Papers available online.
The Australia Centre for Philanthropy and Non-Profit Studies (QUT) has released its latest podcasts. The two leading discussions this month include an overview of the effects of recent government initiatives on non-profit organisations and also Colin Ball speaks about new purposes for voluntary organisations.
The Enterprise Innovation Summit of June 2009 focused on the development of a new agenda to improve the leadership and management of Australian enterprises, and the skills of our workforce more broadly, to increase Australia’s capacity and capability for continued innovation. This follow—up report by Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) – provides more detailed analysis of this premise with a focus on young leaders.
Third Sector, Tom McIlroy and Belinda Collins, The Timeless Qualities of Inspired Leadership, January 2010
To commemorate the Leadership Victoria’s 20th anniversary, highlights from inspirational addresses are shared to illuminate the timeless art of inspired leadership.
Third Sector, Andrew Hewett, Organisational Transparency in the Third Sector, January 2010
As our sector grows, understandably so too does the public scrutiny on where and how we spend money. But unfortunately, the federal regulation of the charitable sector has not developed with the growing number of Australian charities and the increased public debate about our operations.
Third Sector, Trevor Bridger, Getting Your Not-for-profit’s Financial House in Order, January 2010
If your not-for-profit organisation derives much of its income from investments it is more important than ever to manage these responsibly for future growth.
Forester’s Community Finance, Ingrid Burkett, Financing Social Enterprise, 2010
The financial reality of social enterprises is precarious and many of these businesses run on the absolute courage and faith of the people who manage and run them. Access to fair, equitable finance that is focused on developing the viability and sustainability of enterprises is a crucial part of developing the sector as a whole.
Enabling your Board to thrive What separates those organisations that enjoy vigorous elections from thouse who languish with vacancies, year in and year out? How can Boards be invigorated?
What are the challeneges for NFP Boards and how can they be addressed?
Recruitment, Membership, Board composition - these and other challenges and ways to address them outlined in this article, originally published in October NCOSS News (No 9 Volume 35).
Inquiry into the disclosure regimes for charities and not-for-profit organisations
The focus of this submission is the regulatory and disclosure regimes affecting NFP community service organisations (NFP) in New South Wales–a critical subset of the broader network of the NFP organisations operating across the country.
These organisations form a critical social services delivery network, providing essential services on behalf on Governments, as well playing a significant role in policy, industry development, research and advocacy on behalf of disadvantaged people and communities.
How can small NGOs thrive in the current climate?
This article, originally published in June NCOSS News (No 5 Volume 35) and written by Renée Koonin, Senior Project Officer NCOSS Management Support Unit, outlines a number of key strategies to survive the squeeze!
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