Governance and Compliance

Key aspects of governance and compliance, covering topics including legal structures, organisational management, board responsibilities, and incorporating a not-for-profit organisation.

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Starting a Not-for-Profit

Thinking of launching a not-for-profit?  We dive headfirst into the world of not-for-profits. Whether you’re a seasoned philanthropist or just starting out, we go through ...
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How to run your AGM

Watch our experts Natalie Bramble and Andrew Wright explain how to run a smooth and legally compliant AGM.
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Approving Your Budget 3

Approving Your Budget

Learn what information is contained in a budget, red flags to look out for, and questions to ask before voting to approve a proposed budget.
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5 Tips for effective meetings

Hear governance expert Natalie Bramble’s top 5 tips for effective meetings.
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Board Assessments

Board Assessments and Evaluations: An Introduction

Good boards aren't an accient. To keep them on track, t's helpful to have regular assessments and evaluations of their performance.
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Legal Structures

Legal Structures

Understand and explore the governance and management structure of organisations.
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Organisational Structure

Understand and explore the governance and management structure of organisations.
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Governance and Your Organisation

Good governance is essential for the health and efficacy of not-for-profits.
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3 Essential Financial Documents

Learn about your not-for-profit’s three essential financial documents and how they can support good governance, accountability, and transparency.
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Staying On Top of Your Financials

Staying on top of financials helps your organisation keep accountable. Learn how your whole committee can better understand your financial status.
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Informed Decision Making in Your Not-For-Profit

How does informed decision-making lead to better governance in not-for-profits? This simple checklist will help your organisation make better decisions.
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What is a Code of Conduct and Why Do You Need One?

Our code of conduct articulates your organisation’s core values. It also establishes ethical and behavioural standards for members and employees.
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Getting to Know Your Constitution

Your not-for-profit’s constitution is an essential governing document. As your organisation changes, your constitution might change too.
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Governance Risks for Service-Based Organisations

Service-based organisations like childcare services and neighbourhood centres face unique governance risks. Check our list here.
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Governance Risks for Community and Grassroots Organisations

Community and grassroots organisations have unique governance risks. But good governance creates a positive, accountable culture.
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Taking Minutes

How to Take Meeting Minutes

Have you ever been asked to take minutes at a meeting and panicked because you didn’t know what to do? The take a deep dive ...
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Membership Application Form

Membership Application Form

Your membership application form will help you manage eligibility; compliance to the rules and voting rights!
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Committee Nomination Form

This form will help you manage the committee member nomination process at your AGM.
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Changing Your Constitution .

Changing Your Constitution

Watch this webinar presented by legal expert Dominic Cudmore for the top points to consider when reviewing or changing your constitution.
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Questions to Ask Your Board [Course]

If you’re new to a committee or board, or a long-time member this course will go over the foundational essentials you really should know to ...
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What is Auspicing?

In simple terms, it’s where another organisation supports your organisation.
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Strategic Planning [Course]

This recorded advanced webinar workshop on strategic planning is suitable to service based boards.
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Can Members Request a General Meeting?

A discussion about can members request a general meeting of the organisation?
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Legislative and Good Practice Constitutional Changes for WA Associations

This course is designed to assist non-profit organisations who need to review/amend/modify or replace their constitution.
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Complying with ACNC Standards

How to comply with ACNC standards
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Due Diligence

Due Diligence

9 steps to understand your roles and responsibilities on a committee or board [Video Series]
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Legal Obligations

Boards and Committee Legal Obligations

It’s essential you know and understand your legal obligations as a committee member.
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Incorporation Step by Step

Incorporation: Step by Step

In this article we’ll discuss what incorporation means and guide you through the steps to become incorporated.
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What are audits

What are Audits and Which one do I Need?

What audits are and what you should do to prepare
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Paying Members

Paying Committee Members

Important things you should consider before deciding to pay members.
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Legal Responsibilities

Legal Responsibilities of Committee Members

Want your members to know their legal duties? Brush up on these basics.
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Should we Incorporate?

Are you part of a group, club, or society thinking of incorporating? Here are the pro's and con's of incorporating.
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Constitution

What’s in a Constitution?

How to meet your legal requirements and get your constitution up to scratch.
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