https://betterboards.net/author/ari-magalhaes/ Recent content in Articles by Ari Magalhaes on Better Boards Hugo en-AU https://betterboards.net/finance/how-boards-navigate-financial-pressure-without-losing-their-mission/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:20:55 +0000 https://betterboards.net/finance/how-boards-navigate-financial-pressure-without-losing-their-mission/ <p>The financial pressure on not-for-profit organisations right now is real and well-documented. The ACNC&rsquo;s latest Australian Charities Report shows that while total sector <strong>revenue rose by around 5.6%</strong> to more than $200 billion, <strong>expenses increased by 12.6%</strong> over the same period, with employee expenses recording their highest annual rise on record. In practice, this means many charities are seeing their cost base grow roughly twice as fast as their income. National research by Australian Communities Foundation finds that <strong>only one in four Australian NFPs feels financially stable</strong>, with the majority relying on short-term grants and reporting highly variable year-to-year income. Pitcher Partners&rsquo; 2025 NFP Survey reports that more than 70% of organisations are actively considering changes to their funding model to stay viable.</p>