Charities and NFP's have expressed bitter disappointment that Canberra has ignored their pleas for funding in the federal Budget to help the sector defend itself against cyber-attacks, despite providing help for business. Com Council for Aus FIA buff.ly/3QTYEqR

As Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week, it's vital we create the conditions for volunteering to thrive – our society depends on it, says chair of the National Volunteering Strategy and The Smith Family CEO, Doug Taylor #CommunityAdvocate #NVW2024 buff.ly/3UObUyz

Discontinuing cheques is a problem for #charities and #communitygroups - because it’s a problem for our donors and our #volunteers. It will cost charities millions in lost #giving and leave people behind in our communities. Com Council for Aus Institute of Community Directors Australia communitydirectors.com.au/articles/check…

Some stark indicators of the stress #charities are under as cost of living bites across our communities and demands, pressure and costs escalate. Important data.

Despite the supportive rhetoric almost nothing is being done to address the +cost/-income squeeze on charities and NFPs.  The good news is the sector now has the information it needs to make the case for doing business differently, thanks to the ACNC. communitydirectors.com.au/articles/icebe…

Whether its jobs, energy transition... you name it #charities and community organisations are not a priority in most areas of government policy making. This doesn’t just impact our sector; it impacts the communities we serve. David Crosbie Com Council for Aus communitydirectors.com.au/articles/workp…

Time to challenge some of our assumptions about our organisations and our sector including some recent findings on public perceptions - and a new report to be released next week. communitydirectors.com.au/articles/more-…

Groundbreaking research and compelling reading for every charity and nfp leader in Australia with an interest in engaging their community. Our Community Institute of Community Directors Australia Com Council for Aus #charities #communitygroups #nfps communitydirectors.com.au/articles/commu…

We've just published the #CommunityCompass showing BIG differences in the way the public thinks about the community sector. Researcher Rebecca Huntley has come up with six segments. Which one are you? Access the full report here: buff.ly/3LvvECS #AusPol #socialresearch

This is a compelling report for charities and NFPs - the findings suggest we may need to spell out how we contribute to the economy, productivity and wellbeing, rather than promoting values like fairness and equity that no longer resonate strongly across our communities.

BREAKING: The #notforprofit sector has called on the Albanese Government to adopt key recommendations from @OzProdComm's report into 'doubling #philanthropy'. The 468-page report calls for a shake-up of tax and donations amid suggested reforms. buff.ly/4d6GI4Z

The Productivity Commission's final report on philanthropy is out: pc.gov.au/inquiries/comp… Productivity Commission My media release: ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andr… #auspol

Community perceptions of charities and community groups are shifting. Community Compass is a compelling report suggesting our sector may need to find new ways to engage and talk about our value and the work we do. David Crosbie Com Council for Aus Our Community communitydirectors.com.au/articles/findi…

Australians are supportive of charities and NFPs, and happy to be more involved where possible, but if we want more support, we’ll have to go beyond appealing to values like fairness and equity that no longer resonate as strongly in our communities. communitydirectors.com.au/articles/findi…

Nonprofit and Charity Cases for April- June 2024 now freely available eprints.qut.edu.au/250619/

Such templates are a really useful source of guidance, especially for smaller organisations seeking to register as a charity - and this is a great opportunity to shape this resource.

If we aren’t prepared to hold governments and political parties to account, we can’t expect our sector to be prioritised or taken seriously. What do you think about progress on promised reform asks David Crosbie Com Council for Aus Institute of Community Directors Australia #charities #nfps communitydirectors.com.au/articles/nfps-…

The ato.gov.au rollout of new rules requiring 155,000 #notforprofits to lodge new returns faces new political scrutiny after concerns were raised by organisations struggling to understand the changes. #AusPol Words from: Andrew Leigh, Dean Smith, buff.ly/3AHMrjT

The little we know about our workforce in the charities and not-for-profit sector paints a picture of insecure part time and casual employees dominating our workforce. We need to better research, understand, support and enable our most valuable asset. communitydirectors.com.au/articles/under…

Today is the International Day of Charity. To Australia's many charities, volunteers and donors, the Australian Government thanks you for helping to build a more connected community and a kinder society.