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Applications open for 2011 Sydney Leadership program

Thu, 2 September 2010 Sydney Leadership is a year-long, cross-sector leadership development opportunity for people who want to make a difference in the world.

ABS publish not-for-profit sector plan

Wed, 1 September 2010 The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has published a Draft Information Development Plan for the not-for-profit (NFP) sector.

Funding for community groups

Wed, 1 September 2010 Macarthur Credit Union will increase its funding and grants in 2011 in an effort to support local community groups in New South Wales.

Digital opportunities for the third sector

Wed, 1 September 2010 Two new online communities are offering their support to Australian not-for-profit groups, raising awareness and resources for a variety of causes.

Discussion papers for social entrepreneurs

Tue, 24 August 2010 Social Traders is calling for input into submissions and proposals for new social enterprise initiatives.

Grants for community makeovers

Mon, 23 August 2010 ING Direct is awarding grants to local groups who are seeking to give their communities a 'make-over'.

Association appointments

Fri, 20 August 2010 The World Travel Agents Associations Alliance elects a new Chairman while the Australian Corporate Lawyers Association welcomes a new CEO.

Survey released on sustainability in NFPs

Thu, 19 August 2010 A new survey has found that environmentally sustainable practices are considered beneficial for not-for-profits (NFPs).

Clean energy industry bodies at EcoGen2010

Thu, 19 August 2010 Peak industry bodies and organisations will come together at EcoGen2010, the premier clean energy industry event.

View photos from the Third Sector Women’s Leadership Seminar

Wed, 18 August 2010 The photos from the Third Sector Women’s Leadership Seminar have now been added to the Third Sector gallery.

Community grants for regional and rural Australia

Wed, 18 August 2010 Grants to aid ‘grassroots’ social and economic development in regional and rural communities throughout Australia are available from ANZ’s Seeds of Renewal partnership with the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal.

Report on the UK’s third sector Compact

Wed, 18 August 2010 A new survey has been released which studies the levels of awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the UK Compact between the government and the third sector in the UK.

New CEOs in health-related NFPs

Tue, 17 August 2010 The past month has seen leadership change within a number of not-for-profits (NFPs) involved in the health sector.

Social business: new graduates and rule books

Tue, 17 August 2010 The School for Social Entrepreneurs celebrates its latest graduates, while research for a new rule book for a UK Social Stock Exchange is underway.

Cheryl Kernot to run for senate

Tue, 3 August 2010 Associate Professor Cheryl Kernot will return to politics in the upcoming election to champion the not-for-profit sector.

Scholarships for NFP project management course

Mon, 2 August 2010 The Australian Scholarship Foundation is supporting managers in not-for-profit organisations to attend a workshop for project management development.

Governance guidance for NFPs

Mon, 2 August 2010 Chartered Secretaries Australia (CSA) is offering not-for-profit organisations pro bono advice on how to improve the quality of their governance.

Developments for the Australian water industry

Fri, 30 July 2010 The International Water Association has recognised Australia as a global leader in water management, while the industry also partakes in a new environmental education initiative.

Report into risk management strategies of NFPs

Tue, 27 July 2010 A report and survey into the risk management practices in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector found that many NFPs have poor or non-existent risk management strategies.

Boating industry forms national alliance

Tue, 27 July 2010 The associations representing the recreational boating and light commercial marine industries around Australia have united to form the Boating Industries Alliance.

Supported Employment Discussion Paper

Fri, 23 July 2010 The Federal Government has launched a discussion paper entitled Inclusion for people with disability through sustainable supported employment.

ATO releases Compliance Program 2010-11

Thu, 22 July 2010 The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released their annual Compliance Program.

Announcements of leadership change

Thu, 22 July 2010 Two new appointments and one resignation will make for exciting developments in key bodies of the social service sector.

Women’s Leadership Seminar a success

Thu, 22 July 2010 Held yesterday, on Wednesday 21 July, the Third Sector Women’s Leadership Seminar brought a passionate group of not-for-profit women together to participate in a fantastic and inspiring day of networking and professional development opportunities.

Volunteering experts advise government on strategy

Wed, 14 July 2010 The Volunteering Policy Advisory Group has conducted their final meeting since the group was first established in October 2009, while a new survey reveals that over half of the South Australian population is involved in volunteering.

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