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Tailoring Technology: Best practice for membership growth

Third Sector — April 2010 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.

Moriarty takes over from Galbally at Our Community

Tue, 16 March 2010 A new management system has been established for Our Community, with the departure of founder and CEO Rhonda Galbally.

Updates from state convention centres

Wed, 17 February 2010 New CEO and new conference herald changes to state convention centres in 2010.

Wrap of the not-for-profit sector 2009

Wed, 30 December 2009 With 2009 about to finish, Third Sector reviews some of the changes and events of the year, and looks forward to some developments which are likely to occur in 2010.

Third Sector Magazine on Facebook

Wed, 25 November 2009 Third Sector magazine has ‘gone live’ on Facebook this week. We are excited to be able to keep all of our Facebook friends up to date with all the news and events from Australia’s third sector.

Social Inclusion Week highlights the need to think inclusively

Wed, 25 November 2009 The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the launch of Social Inclusion Week, 23-29 November.

How to become a Certified Association Executive

Tue, 10 November 2009 Members of the Australian Society of Association Executives who are interested in finding out more about the CAE program and the dates for the next semester are invited to a teleconference information session at 9 am AEDST on Thursday 12 November.

New Arts Centre President

Third Sector — October 2009 Longstanding contributor to the not-for-profit sector, Janet Whiting has been appointed as the new President of the Victorian Arts Centre Trust, replacing Carrillo Gantner, who has served in the role since 2000.

John Brogden New CEO of IFSA

Third Sector — October 2009 Former New South Wales opposition leader John Brogden has been appointed CEO of the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA), effective 28 August 2009.

Arts sponsorship outlook

Thu, 28 May 2009 The results of a survey designed to gather data on expectations and attitudes regarding the potential effects of the global financial crisis on arts sponsorship have been released by the Australian Business Arts Foundation (AbaF).

Activating members to make a difference

Third Sector — April 2009 Restaurant & Catering Victoria, in partnership with StreetSmart Australia, raised over $245,000 last year to help homeless Australians. This year together they raised over $100,000 in their Valentine’s Day bushfire appeal, aptly named ‘Share the Love’.

Social media is here to stay

Third Sector — April 2009 Social media is the latest catch phrase in a long line of buzzwords. It is often used to describe the collection of software that enables individuals and communities to gather, communicate share, and in come cases collaborate or play.

Association members are happier and wealthier than non-members

Third Sector — October 2008 The William E. Smith Institute for Association Research has released its third research project report Where the Winners Meet: Why Happier, More Successful People Gravitate Toward Associations, which reveals that on average, association members earn higher salaries, like their jobs more, and are happier people than those who do not join associations.

Charities turn to Facebook

Third Sector — October 2008 Social networking sites such as Facebook may provide welcome relief to Australian charities struggling to overcome the do-not-call register and spam filters.

Who needs members?

Third Sector — October 2008 What does membership mean to your association? How does the structure of your association shape membership services? How effectively do you gain and keep members?

Is your customer relationship software meeting your needs?

Third Sector — January 2009 Not-for-profit organisations require additional functionality from their customer relationship management (CRM) software that generic systems commonly do not fulfil. Martin Hannah, Managing Director of Coresoft Business Solutions, examines why generic CRMs do not cover the requirements of not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) and examines what buyers in the sector should be looking for.

Print and online: the best communication combination

Third Sector — January 2009 While it used to be a case of one or the other, an increasing number of industry associations are now combining a print magazine with a more regular e-newsletter for great results.

Member Farming

Third Sector — January 2009 The NSW Farmers Association are growing their youth membership through a range of innovative strategies, including the Young Farmers Committee.

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