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Key Stages of Building a Financial Model for NFP Organisations

Financial modelling is one of the most important tools a non-profit organisation can have under its belt to improve its Financial Management. It can help in the planning of short and long-term …

Clear, Effective and Welcome Board Papers

Imagine sitting on a board and spending your Sunday reading the ‘papers’ for the meeting on Tuesday – an all too familiar experience for those who give up their time as board members for an invaluable …

Board Evaluation – Increasing the value-add of directors

Board evaluation is recognised as good contemporary corporate governance practice. Leading governance principles such as The Australian Governance System (TAGS™) and the AICD Not-for-profit Principles …

NFP Governance in 2022 (Panel Discussion)

Exploring The Future of Governance in the NFP Sector In this session the panel will explore and discuss: The evolving shape of NFP Governance in 2022 and beyond. The evolving expectations that …

What is a Director Identification Number?

The Australian Government is working to modernise the Australian Business Register. As part of this project, as of November 1st 2021, The Australian Government has introduced the Director …

Directors Duties - Do they ever end?

This webinar will be a great refresher for experienced directors and essential viewing for new or aspiring directors. Victor will discuss the duties imposed by law on Directors and Committee Members. …

Transitioning from Director to Chair

Establishing your board career is challenging and securing your first chair role even more so. What do you need to know, what additional skills do you require, and what pathways are available? The …

The Chair-CEO Relationship Roundtable

The Chair-CEO Relationship: The struggle between constants & variables in uncertain times The CEO-Chair relationship is a huge determinant of organisational culture and sustainability in times of …

The Role of the Board in Not-for-Profit Strategic Planning

While the constitutions and governance charters of many not-for-profit organisations give responsibility for the development of a strategic plan to the Board of Directors, there is precious little …

Board Performance – The difference you make

As the primary governance body of an organisation, Boards have a critical role to play in setting strategy, managing risk and monitoring the performance of the organisation. But how do Directors …