How to Target Businesses for Donations
Posted on 22, Oct | 
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One potential source of funding that is sometimes overlooked by nonprofits is corporate giving. Many businesses are led by individuals that share the same values and concerns as your nonprofit, and, they are looking for ways to make a difference in the community. The following strategies will help you identify prospective companies for your NFP’s […]
Performance Management for Mission-Focused NFPs
Posted on 18, Oct | Posted by Anne | 0 comments
Keeping your organisation’s activities aligned with your mission can be challenging, especially in the current funding environment. Grants, endowments and large contributions from major donors provide much-needed cash, but many come with restrictions and conditions on how these funds can be spent. Distractions easily arise which can pull your focus away from your NFP’s core […]
Tax Concessions for NFPs
Posted on 17, Oct | Posted by Anne | 0 comments
Just because your organisation is operating as a nonprofit, doesn’t mean that you aren’t subject to taxes. The goods and services tax (GST) for example, is a type of tax that nonprofits are required to calculate and report once they turn over $150,000 or more in transactions. If your NFP is registered with the ATO, […]
Fundraising Ideas from A to Z
Posted on 16, Oct | Posted by Anne | 1 comments
One of the keys to holding a successful fundraiser is hosting events that your supporters will find interesting and exciting. That means you need fresh, bold ideas. Coming up with new events, or even developing a unique approach for tried and true fundraising activities can be challenging. The next time that you’re stumped for ideas, […]
Grants in Australia 2018
Posted on 15, Oct | Posted by Anne | 0 comments
The results of Our Community’s recent research into the state of grantmaking in Australia is now in! Read the findings now to discover the top trends shaping the grant writing and approval process! Before you write your next grant proposal, review the following key takeaways from the report to learn more about what successful NFPs are […]
Key Messages from the NFP Stewardship Group
Posted on 11, Oct | Posted by Anne | 0 comments
The ATO’s NFP Stewardship Group meets three times each year. The group is comprised of key stakeholders in the NFP community and meets to analyse and discuss the primary tax issues and reporting concerns that affect nonprofits today. The group typically reviews government proposals that change policies affecting the not-for-profits sector. The status of current […]
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Posted on 10, Oct | Posted by Anne | 0 comments
Regardless of the size of your organisation, if you want to hit your fundraising goals, you don’t want to take the proverbial “fly by the seat of your pants” approach to your events and other campaigns. You need a detailed plan to ensure that you hit your target! The following tips will help you get […]
NFP Handover Checklist
Posted on 9, Oct | Posted by Anne | 1 comments
Change is an inevitable part of life. How well we weather these events often comes down to how well we have anticipated and prepared for them. One of the most disrupting events that can occur in a nonprofit is the need to change the administrator of its tax affairs. There are many reasons why you […]
Tapping into the Micro-Volunteering Revolution
Posted on 8, Oct | Posted by Anne | 0 comments
According to the last General Social Survey, conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the rate of formal volunteering falls from nearly 36% in 2010 to 31% in 2014. While a new survey on the current state of volunteering in Australia has not been released yet, it’s likely that volunteering rates either remain flat or […]
How Admin Bandit Can Save You Time
Posted on 4, Oct | Posted by Anne | 103 comments
One reason why it’s so difficult to recruit volunteer treasurers is because the role can be so time-consuming, especially if you are trying to fulfil your responsibilities using outdated software. How Valuable is Your Time? The one resource that we don’t have the power to create anew is time. That’s why it’s so valuable – […]
