Third Sector

January 2010

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HFHA’s new CEO wants to build a brighter future

Jo Brennan has been appointed as the new CEO of the world’s largest not-for-profit home ownership organisation, Habitat for Humanity Australia (HFHA), at a time when the NFP housing sector has a crucial role to play.

Landcare Australia announces new CEO

Inaugral CEO of Landcare Australia Brian Scarsbrick AM will be replaced by Heather Campbell after 20 years of leading the organisation.

ALPGA announces new CEO

The Australian LPG Association’s new CEO Michael Carmody hopes to assert the industry’s place as “part of the long-term energy solution.”

A new season and new CEO for ASAA

September signals the start of spring, plus a new CEO for the Australian Ski Areas Association.

Tasmanian joins AuSAE board

The Australian Society of Association Executives board this week welcomed Tony Steven, CEO of the Tasmanian Branch of the Australian Medical Association, as the newest Director of its board.

APIA elects new president

The Australian Pipeline Industry Association (APIA) has elected Peter Cox as its new President.

New CEO of ALC

After 5 years with the Energy Networks Association, Michael Kilgariff is the new CEO of the Australian Logistics Council (ALC).

Mark Lyons: Teacher, researcher, mentor, colleague, friend

Peter Shergold

Professor Mark Lyons, the Director of Research at the Centre for Social Impact, died on 4 November 2009.

5 minutes with…

Alan Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, Quantum Support Services Inc.

Not-for-profit CEO remuneration falls

For the first time in nine years the average not-for-profit CEO remuneration fell, dropping nearly two per cent on 2008 figures, according to the Enterprise Care Not for Profit Remuneration Report, which surveyed nearly 1,800 positions in the not-for-profit sector during July and August of this year.

Workplace giving unlocks community funds

Over 75 per cent of people who join workplace giving programs increase the total amount they donate to charity, and nearly 30 per cent are thinking about further increasing the amount they give, according to a study of over 4,500 employees released by the Australian Charities Fund (ACF).

Test case brings wage increase closer for community sector workers

Community sector workers around the country are one step closer to higher wages following the announcement of a landmark pay equity test case in the Federal Government’s new Fair Work system.

Productivity Commission recommends significant sector reforms

The establishment of an Office for Not-For-Profit Sector Engagement and a Registrar for Community and Charitable Purpose Organisations are just two of many reforms put forward in the Productivity Commission’s long awaited draft report Contributions of the Not-for-Profit Sector.

NFP beats commercial sector for top environmental award

The Ethnic Communities Council (ECC) of NSW has been awarded the prestigious Premier’s Sustainability Award as part of the 10th Green Globe Awards.

Special Third Sector networking event

You are invited to the inaugural Third Sector Women’s Networking Lunch at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 16 March, 2010.

Fitzgerald unplugged

At the recent AuSAE Leaders Symposium in Melbourne, Productivity Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald outlined the findings of the Commission’s draft report Contribution of the Not-for-Profit Sector and engaged in a candid and lengthy Q&A session with delegates about the issues facing the third sector in Australia.

Fundraising from IT

Looking for some extra money? Ian Ryder explains how you can trim your IT budget and improve the quality of service.

Satisfying the needs of your members with social technology

The following explains how associations can apply the same sort of technology as Facebook to their own websites to directly help meet the needs of members.

The pub test, the radio test and the grandmother test

Jon Huggett

Do you, or rather your organisation, pass the pub test, the radio test, and the grandmother test?

Making a difference in affordable housing

For the first time in history the affordable housing sector is awash with funds, a fact that has not gone unnoticed by the major banks. But before social housing became fashionable, mecu began carving out a niche in this space.

Getting your not-for-profit’s financial house in order

Trevor Bridger

If your not-for-profit is deriving a large part or the majority of its income from investments, it is more important than ever to manage these responsibly for future growth.

Organisational transparency in the third sector

Andrew Hewett, Executive Director of Oxfam Australia.

The fact that the Australian landscape is densely populated with charitable organisations is a very positive feature in light of the two million Australians who live in poverty, the one billion people globally who live on less than a dollar a day, and the millions more who need assistance that only the not-for-profit sector can provide.

The certified association executive

The developer of the Certified Association Executive program for the Canadian Society of Association Executives Jim Pealow speaks to Marina Elliott about association management, the importance of accreditation, and strategic planning in pyjamas.

The timeless qualities of inspired leadership

Tom McIlroy and Belinda Collins

Each year Leadership Victoria, Australia’s oldest third sector leadership institute, hosts a landmark oration address delivered by one of our region’s finest leaders. To commemorate the organisation’s 20th anniversary, highlights from these addresses are shared to illuminate the timeless art of inspired leadership.

Managing corporate volunteers: positive relationship = positive outcomes

The Centre for Volunteering CEO Lynne Dalton discusses why corporate volunteering is gaining popularity, and gives some vital hints on how your organisation can make the most of corporate volunteers.

Fundraising 101

Chris Downes

New third sector board members can become savvy fundraisers with these tips from Chris Downes, CEO of DVA Navion, specialist fundraising advisors to Australia’s third sector.

Industry association government relations strategy

As CEO of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association Stuart Charity explains, the practical benefits of his association’s advocacy strategy have been demonstrated in recent months by two issues on opposite sides of the country that, if left unchecked and unchallenged, would have had a detrimental impact on members.

The advocate’s advocate

ACFID Executive Director Marc Purcell tells Marina Elliott why not-for-profit advocacy is more crucial than ever, reveals the key to successful campaigns, and explains why a universal code of conduct would enhance the credibility of the not-for-profit sector.

In the spotlight…

Australian Green Infrastructure Council

Outsourcing the design and print of your association newsletter

After producing a member newsletter in-house for 30 years, the Australian Microscopy and Microanalysis Society elected to outsource the design and print of its publication. The result? Members are happy, and advertisers are too.

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