Not-for-Profit on Purpose

5 TIPS WHEN EXPANDING YOUR NOT FOR PROFIT IN AUSTRALIA // If you have started a not for profit in Australia then chances are the time will come when you need to expand past the kitchen countertop. In this video I give you 5 tips when expanding your not for profit in Australia. These tips centre around your nonprofit strategic planning and require you to consider each major area of your not for pro...

Setting Up A Not For Profit In Australia - PART ¼ // Thinking of starting a not for profit in Australia? Well, I have a 4-part series coming on the subject and today we start with setting up a not for profit in Australia. Understanding how to start a not for profit in Australia requires you to do some groundwork first. Setting up a not for profit has a number of different elements that need to be...

Setting Up A Not For Profit In Australia: ACNC - PART 2/4 // Thinking of starting a not for profit in Australia? Well, I have a 4-part series rolling out on the subject and today we look at the ACNC and their role in setting up a not for profit in Australia. This episode looks into the process of registering your charity with the (ACNC) Australian Charities and Not for profit Commission, creating...

Setting Up A Not For Profit In Australia: Governance - PART 3/4 // Are you looking to start a not for profit in Australia? This is the third episode in a 4-part series rolling out on the subject and today we take a look at governance This episode dives into nonprofit governance and what that entails when you’re figuring out how to start a not for profit in Australia.  Setting up a not for profit h...

Setting Up A Not For Profit In Australia: Tax Concessions - PART 4/4 // Tax concessions is the topic for today’s episode. If you are a not for profit in Australia or looking to set up this type of company then make sure you go back and listen to the other episodes within this series. We are on the home stretch as we talk about how to start a not for profit in Australia. Setting up a not for profit...

Should Directors of not-for-profits in Australia be paid?  If you are running a not-for-profit in Australia, I'll answer all your questions about the pros and cons of paying your directors, and which circumstances suit each position.  The CEO and Directors are so important to NFPs and finding the right fit for your NFP is crucial. This video will talk about pay, performance, donations and mor...

There are quite a few differences for company secretaries and governance requirements depending on whether they work for an ASX company or a not-for-profit in Australia. Watch this video to find out the differences, and which role would suit you better, maybe you can even do both.  My journey as a Company Secretary started in an ASX company. I have moved away from that space to become a Company Se...

Do you understand conflicts of interest in not-for-profits in Australia?  The Board of Directors of not-for-profits have a duty to act in the company’s best interest and not misuse their position. If a Director (or their family or friend) has a competing interest, this is where a conflict of interest may occur.  I’ll outline some examples of conflicts of interest and how to best manage them. Confl...

How do you reduce the size of your Board Papers for a Not-for-Profit in Australia?  Good Corporate Governance is essential, but not-for-profits all over Australia are having trouble with the size of their Board Papers. In this video, I’ll give you some tips and tricks to reduce the size of your Board Pack, to the relief of your Directors, no doubt. If the Board Pack is smaller, there is more chanc...

Should Australian Not-for-profits compete with each other? You started an NFP to fill a need or achieve a purpose. You’re not trying to beat another NFP. It’s not about winning, it’s about being better.  Competing in good spirit pushes you to do better  The changes to the NDIS have shown us how NFPs can compete in good spirit. Connect with me on LinkedIn or visit our website rightsource.com.au If...