ACNC Charity Chat

We take a look at the issue of engaging in advocacy in this episode of Charity Chat. Assistant Commissioner Murray Baird explains advocacy and talks about where it can become a concern for charities. The discussion outlines the boundaries of charity advocacy, makes the distinction between a charity’s activities and its overarching purpose, and reiterates the need for charities to make sure their a...

We discuss the importance of a charity investing in the board's education and training to be most effective. Commissioner Susan Pascoe talks about the benefits of spending time and money on the capacity of a board, she touches on some of the ways charities can do this, and dispels the misguided perception that charities cannot use funds for this sort of thing. acnc.gov.au

Assistant Commissioner David Locke joins us to talk about charities' use of fundraising agencies. We discuss the legitimacy of charities using fundraising agencies, responsibilities for fundraising, and the importance of charities being fair and respectful when conducting fundraising activities. ACNC guidance on using fundraising agencies: acnc.gov.au/fundraisingagencies. acnc.gov.au

In this episode Assistant Commissioner Murray Baird is back to discuss charity administration costs. We talk about defining administration costs, the need to spend on administration, difficulties measuring and comparing administration costs and how the ACNC sees spending on administration. ACNC guidance on administration costs: acnc.gov.au/admincosts acnc.gov.au

In this episode, Prue Monument, Director of ACNC Compliance, explains the ACNC's approach to regulating charities. We discuss the things that the ACNC can and can't look into, the powers that the ACNC has when investigating charities, and the importance of education and guidance when looking at issues in charities. ACNC Compliance Reports: acnc.gov.au/compliancereport www.acnc.gov.au

Commissioner Susan Pascoe is back in this episode to discuss the issue of the number of charities in Australia. We talk about the great diversity of organisations that make up the charity sector and the wide range of activities covered by Australia’s charities. www.acnc.gov.au

Commissioner Susan Pascoe AM joins us to discuss the charity sector in Australia. We talk about the size and significance of the charity sector, the types of organisations it is made up of, and the generosity of the Australian public. acnc.gov.au Australian Charities Report - australiancharities.acnc.gov.au Charity Register data - data.gov.au

A discussion with Assistant Commissioner Murray Baird about the origins of charity, what it takes to be a charity today, and the difference between charities and not-for-profits. acnc.gov.au Transcript Matt: Hello and welcome to Charity Chat – the ACNC’s podcast. In this episode, we’ll talk about the origins of charity, what it takes to be a charity today and the difference between a charity and a...