Third Sector
April 2010
New chair for the Council of the Australian Institute of Marine Science
Business leader Wayne Osborn has been appointed to chair the Council of the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS).
High profile professor appointed to lead social impact centre
Professor Ian Williamson has been selected from an international field of candidates to head the Asia-Pacific Centre for Leadership for Social Impact, at Melbourne Business School (MBS), University of Melbourne.
CSI announces new Director of Research
The Centre for Social Impact (CSI) has announced Les Hems as its new Director of Research.
New CEO for Australian Bankers’ Association
Steven Münchenberg has been appointed CEO of the Australian Bankers’ Association (ABA), bringing over 20 years experience in public policy in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
New minister for community development in Victoria
Victorian Premier John Brumby appointed Lily D’Ambrosio to Minister for Community Development as part of the new cabinet line-up for 2010.
Survey reveals NFPs expect growth despite economic downturn
Managing for Recovery reveals that in the face of the financial crisis, Australian not-for-profits generally expect a positive year ahead.
Moriarty takes over from Galbally at Our Community
A new management system has been established for Our Community, with the departure of founder and CEO Rhonda Galbally.
Employment services for disabled job seekers
Disabled Australians may now find employment easier to gain following the Federal Government’s new Disability Employment Services.
2010 Australasian Better Boards Conference
The fifth Australasian Better Boards Conference will address the theme The Changing Climate of Non-profit Governance.
Media awards recognise sustainability education program
On online sustainability education program has taken out the Best Learning and Education award at the Australian Integrated Media Industry Association awards for 2010.
National Compact launched
The Prime Minister has launched the National Compact between the Australian Government and the third sector.
Update: ‘Organisational Transparency in the Third Sector’
In the last edition of Third Sector magazine, the article from Andrew Hewett Executive Director of Oxfam Australia, entitled ‘Organisational Transparency in the Third Sector’, addressed the consequences of a lack of a uniform framework to promote transparency.
5 minutes with…
Martin Phillips, Executive Director, Zoo and Aquarium Association
ThirdSector Women’s Networking Lunch
The inaugural Third Sector Women’s Networking Lunch, held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, was a fantastic event that truly celebrated women of the third sector.
Higher and higher
Ben King
Eureka Climb ’09, Melbourne’s successful charity fundraising event, was held at the world’s tallest residential building on Sunday 22 November 2009.
From underground, an industry comes into the light
The work of an industry essential to maintaining underground infrastructure came into the spotlight with the annual trenchless conference and exhibition.
Engaging design for event success
Ed Bernacki
Ed Bernacki discusses the importance of designing effective and engaging conferences.
Banking on resilience
Steven Lynch
Steven Lynch discusses the importance of enabling resilience in communities through socially responsible banking.
The gift of sustainability - generating income that lasts
Roberto Scenna
Roberto Scenna from ANZ Trustees explains why it is essential for not-for-profits to seek relevant professional help in structuring investments.
Maintaining the good work of millions - successful volunteer management
Emily Hollosy
With nearly one quarter of the population involved in volunteering, Third Sector spoke to six diverse not-for-profits to find out how they successfully manage their volunteers and keep the good will and work of thousands of do-gooders continuing.
It’s all about the package - salary packaging for not-for-profits
Susan Lockrey
Attracting and retaining employees to not-for-profit organisations can be challenging. Susan Lockrey discusses salary packaging for success.
New software for not-for-profits
Ian Ryder
Ian Ryder discusses the background and features of Salesforce.com, a software system for not-for-profits.
The new age of industrial relations
Peter Andrew
Peter Andrew outlines the new Fair Work Act and how it applies to not-for-profit organisations.
5 ways to boost your image
At Third Sector, we see first-hand the impact a good communications strategy can have on an association’s success. Here are five tips and strategies to boost your association’s image.
Rewarding more than the bottom line - 5 CEOs on why they choose the not-for-profit sector
With the continuing need to attract skilled and experienced people to executive positions in the not-for-profit sector, Third Sector asked five well-known CEOs why they choose to work in the sector.
When business equals community benefit
Emily Hollosy
Social enterprise is becoming a more established form of business, however the concept continues to generate both discussion and confusion. Emily Hollosy spoke with Social Traders Managing Director David Brookes about the place of social enterprise in the Australian not-for-profit sector.
Building Tasmania’s taste for event success
Tasmania is becoming increasingly popular for business events, with figures showing a 24 per cent increase in visitor numbers for the business events sector in 2009.
Going Green: Developments in Victorian venue centres
Emily Hollosy
With Melbourne an attractive destination for association events, Emily Hollosy reports on green buildings in Victoria, the current Green Star rating program and the only 6 Star convention centre in the world.
Cross country conferences: down to business in regional Australia
We are familiar with the images of Australian landscapes: rolling hills, idyllic beaches, exotic locations, and windswept sand dunes. Perfect holiday destinations, Third Sector looked into what makes regional destinations so appealing as conference venues.
Grappling with operational governance
Allen Morley
Allen Morley discusses the operational, even pragmatic, aspects of governance for not-for-profit organisations and proposes a basic approach with the essential elements to governance success.
Tailoring Technology: Best practice for membership growth
Jay McCormack
As a self-prescribed solutions architect in the practice of advising associations and other organisations about best use of technology and marketing strategies, Jay McCormack gives his tips to overcome three key challenges facing associations.
Tax concessions for not-for-profits
The Productivity Commission has recently shed some light on the direction of tax concessions for the not-for-profit sector. However, the sector is keenly waiting on the release of the Henry Review to provide certainty for the future. Third Sector outlines some recent developments in tax
In the spotlight…
ADIA: The Australian Drilling Industry Association
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