en query@gs-press.com.au Copyright 2012 2012-05-17T04:05:37+00:00 http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/standardisation_of_the_term_not-for-profit/069097/ http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/standardisation_of_the_term_not-for-profit/069097/ Federal Government Assistant Treasurer David Bradbury has released a revised exposure draft that standardises the term 'not-for-profit' throughout tax laws. Governance, Third Sector 2012-05-09 http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/nonprofit_strategy_forums_discuss_modernisation_of_the_sector/069096/ http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/nonprofit_strategy_forums_discuss_modernisation_of_the_sector/069096/ With the pending start-up of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission on 1 July, the annual nonprofit strategy forums will discuss the new regulatory environment for not-for-profit organisations. Events, Third Sector 2012-05-09 http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/new_association_appointments2/069095/ http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/new_association_appointments2/069095/ The Victorian Vocational Rehabilitation Association and the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia have appointed new CEOs, and the Local Government and Shires Association of NSW have selected two new experts to join their review panel. Associations, Third Sector 2012-05-09 http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/is_your_publication_really_worthwhile/069093/ http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/is_your_publication_really_worthwhile/069093/ Having a regular publication can increase your not-for-profit organisation’s profile and generate more members or donors. However, it is important to take a closer look at the economics of publishing and assess if producing a magazine in-house is an efficient strategy for your organisation. Marketing, Third Sector 2012-05-09 http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/australias_first_charity_celebrates_199_years_of_achievement/069090/ http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/australias_first_charity_celebrates_199_years_of_achievement/069090/ Australia’s first charity, The Benevolent Society, is celebrating its 199th birthday as it continues to play a pivotal role in supporting Australian communities and acting as a catalyst for social change. Charitable Organisations, Third Sector 2012-05-09 http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/200000_available_for_not-for-profits/069088/ http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/200000_available_for_not-for-profits/069088/ The Federal Government is offering grants of up to $200,000 to eligible not-for-profit organisations that wish to undertake a project associated with its recently announced Child Aware Approaches initiative. Fundraising, Third Sector 2012-05-09 http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/nonprofit_strategy_forums/068066/ http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/nonprofit_strategy_forums/068066/ In its seventh year, the Nonprofit Strategy Forum returns to the East Coast – in Brisbane on 31 May, Sydney on 12 June and Melbourne on 15 June – and Third Sector is delighted to be a partner. Events, Third Sector, TSM Lead Articles 2012-04-29 http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/use_your_not-for-profits_anniversary_as_a_marketing_tool/067405/ http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/use_your_not-for-profits_anniversary_as_a_marketing_tool/067405/ For a not-for-profit, an anniversary is a time to look back and reflect on the organisation’s journey and celebrate its milestones. Recognising this, the Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology created a book to use in their 20th anniversary celebrations and assist with their marketing initiatives. Marketing, Third Sector 2012-04-12 http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/how_to_effectively_grow_your_associations_membership/067404/ http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/how_to_effectively_grow_your_associations_membership/067404/ Discover how your association can improve its membership marketing for greater results and a more effective organisation. Membership, Third Sector 2012-04-12 http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/is_your_not-for-profit_delivering_the_communication_it_should/067402/ http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/is_your_not-for-profit_delivering_the_communication_it_should/067402/ These tips will ensure your not-for-profit organisation engages with its target market in an effective way. Marketing, Third Sector 2012-04-12