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Quorum

Jump to Section How quorum is defined Why quorum matters What happens when quorum is lost Quorum for board meetings vs general meetings Quorum in virtual and hybrid meetings Quorum requirements by …

Board Calendar

Jump to Section Why a board calendar matters Benefits of an annual board calendar Stay on track Increase meeting attendance Manage workload Communicate priorities Build teamwork How to build a board …

What is an Indigenous Corporation?

When establishing a non-profit organisation specialising in providing programs or services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait groups, founding an Indigenous Corporation is a great option. An Indigenous …

What is an Incorporated Association?

An incorporated association is one of several formal legal structures available to non-profit organisations in Australia. Incorporating your association can offer your members certain rights and legal …

Cooperatives in Australia: What are they?

Co-operatives in Australia come in several different forms. The co-op organisational structure may be the right one for you if your goal is to produce goods and services in an isolated community where …

Committee

Jump to Section Types of board committees Standing Committee Ad-hoc Committee Standing vs ad-hoc committees Benefits of using committees Terms of reference Common committee structures Related Terms …

What is a Company Limited by Guarantee?

When establishing your non-profit organisation, you have several legal structure options to choose from, including an incorporated or unincorporated association, a cooperative, a charitable trust, or …

Understanding the Board/CEO Relationship

At the core of an organisation’s success is the relationship between the Board Chair and the CEO. As with many things, this relationship has been tested by the challenges of COVID and other …

Stress Management for Directors

Board directors at NFPs have a lot to contend with. And at times it can feel overwhelming. Many directors serve because of their personal commitment to the NFPs mission. At the same time, they have …

Policies & Procedures that Work

“If you can’t explain it simply enough, you don’t understand it well enough” – Albert Einstein. Organisations struggle to succeed for lots of reasons, a couple of the common themes however …