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.
Table of Contents
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 ...
How to run your AGM
Watch our experts Natalie Bramble and Andrew Wright explain how to run a smooth and legally compliant AGM.
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.
5 Tips for effective meetings
Hear governance expert Natalie Bramble’s top 5 tips for effective meetings.
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.
Legal Structures
Understand and explore the governance and management structure of organisations.
Organisational Structure
Understand and explore the governance and management structure of organisations.
Governance and Your Organisation
Good governance is essential for the health and efficacy of not-for-profits.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Governance Risks for Service-Based Organisations
Service-based organisations like childcare services and neighbourhood centres face unique governance risks. Check our list here.
Governance Risks for Community and Grassroots Organisations
Community and grassroots organisations have unique governance risks. But good governance creates a positive, accountable culture.
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 ...
Membership Application Form
Your membership application form will help you manage eligibility; compliance to the rules and voting rights!
Committee Nomination Form
This form will help you manage the committee member nomination process at your AGM.
Changing Your Constitution
Watch this webinar presented by legal expert Dominic Cudmore for the top points to consider when reviewing or changing your constitution.
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 ...
What is Auspicing?
In simple terms, it’s where another organisation supports your organisation.
Strategic Planning [Course]
This recorded advanced webinar workshop on strategic planning is suitable to service based boards.
Can Members Request a General Meeting?
A discussion about can members request a general meeting of the organisation?
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.
Due Diligence
9 steps to understand your roles and responsibilities on a committee or board [Video Series]
Boards and Committee Legal Obligations
It’s essential you know and understand your legal obligations as a committee member.
Incorporation: Step by Step
In this article we’ll discuss what incorporation means and guide you through the steps to become incorporated.
What are Audits and Which one do I Need?
What audits are and what you should do to prepare
Paying Committee Members
Important things you should consider before deciding to pay members.
Legal Responsibilities of Committee Members
Want your members to know their legal duties? Brush up on these basics.
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.
What’s in a Constitution?
How to meet your legal requirements and get your constitution up to scratch.
































