Grantmaking in Australia
Posted on 25, Jul | 
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Federal, state and local levels of government are the primary source for grantmaking in Australia. Some public and private foundations also offer a limited number of grants and endowments to help nonprofits address a variety of social ills. Are Current Grantmaking Policies Shortchanging the Future? Economic constraints and budget cuts in both the public and […]
Will Social Media Benefit Your NFP?
Posted on 24, Jul | Posted by Anne | 0 comments
Social media has dramatically changed the way that we communicate with our family and friends and connect with companies, organisations and brands. What was one of the greatest disruptors, however, has now become commonplace and the status quo. Social media has become ubiquitous; but, just because its presence is everywhere, doesn’t mean that you can […]
Stick to Your NFP Budget
Posted on 23, Jul | Posted by Anne | 99 comments
Creating a realistic budget, with accurate forecasts for costs and income, is only part of the battle to effectively manage your NFP finances. As the volunteer treasurer, once you’ve created the budget, the real hard work begins as you will need to keep to it! Like any other resolution or plan, the farther out you go […]
6 Tips to Motivate Your Volunteers
Posted on 19, Jul | Posted by Anne | 1 comments
Without the hard work, dedication and effort of your volunteers, it would be impossible to make a difference in your service community. Recruiting, developing and retaining the right people for your volunteer program can also be expensive and time-consuming, so it’s important to inspire them and meet their needs to encourage them to remain engaged […]
The Benefits of Brainstorming: How to Do it Well!
Posted on 18, Jul | Posted by Anne | 1 comments
Need to come up with great ideas and new solutions to longstanding problems? Bringing a group of your best people together to discuss the situation makes it easy to discover creative approaches that might have otherwise been overlooked! Boost Your Results with the Benefits of Brainstorming! Brainstorming isn’t just a great way to come up […]
Fundraising on a Budget
Posted on 17, Jul | Posted by Anne | 1 comments
Funding is a critical need for every nonprofit. Without enough backing, it becomes impossible to advance your cause forward and make a lasting impact. That’s why fundraising is such an important activity for most NFPs. One of the keys to successful fundraising is the ability to create realistic budgets and knowing how to use them […]
Starting a Nonprofit from a Financial and Legal Perspective
Posted on 16, Jul | Posted by Anne | 1 comments
In Australia, there are already hundreds of thousands of nonprofits, so before you begin a new one, it’s a good idea to determine if there is a genuine need for one. Since starting an NFP is quite costly, and comes with several restrictions, there are times when both you and the public would be better […]
Learn to Fully Engage with Your Members
Posted on 12, Jul | Posted by Anne | 1 comments
Engagement is a popular buzzword in the for-profit sector, but it’s not just for businesses wanting to improve their relationships with employees and customers. When nonprofits fully engage with their members, they deepen their ties with the people who provide the reason for their existence! Communications are open, occur in both directions, and improve the […]
Top 8 Tips to Attract New Members
Posted on 11, Jul | Posted by Anne | 1 comments
Membership programs are an excellent way for nonprofits to provide beneficial services and resources to their community while increasing their pool of potential advocates and volunteers. While nonprofits certainly need to find ways to retain existing members, developing a strategy to attract new ones is vital to their long-term growth and stability. The following suggestions […]
5 Expert Ways to Increase Grant Success
Posted on 10, Jul | Posted by Anne | 2 comments
To serve the public, NFPs need to secure reliable sources of funding. While many nonprofits rely on individual donations, others depend on government-funded grants to help them make a genuine and lasting impact in their communities. The grant application process is complicated, and time-consuming, and typically requires the skills of an experienced grant writer to […]
