Boards and Committees
Discover everything you’ll need to know about governance and leading. From meetings to financial reports, you’ll find it here.
Videos
Hand-curated micro-learning short videos giving you knowledge and practical actions to help you start, build and grow your organisation.
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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Accidental Counsellor
Learn how to become a good listener, resolve emotional situations, learn about your own triggers, and how not to take things personally.
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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
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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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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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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Can Members Request a General Meeting?
A discussion about can members request a general meeting of the organisation?
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Due Diligence
9 steps to understand your roles and responsibilities on a committee or board [Video Series]
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Measuring and Managing the Performance of Your People
How performance reviews in your service build a more effective organisation
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How you can Create an Ethical and Effective Workplace Using Simple Strategies
Simple strategies to reduce conflict and strengthen your culture.
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Become an Effective Board Member
How to know what you're signing-up for before you join a board or committee.
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Legal Responsibilities of Committee Members
Want your members to know their legal duties? Brush up on these basics.
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What’s in a Constitution?
How to meet your legal requirements and get your constitution up to scratch.
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5 Committee Roles Explained
A short video series explaining the roles of the Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, Grievance Officer and President.
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Attracting New Committee Members
Get new high quality members who add value to your organisation.Get the word out and inspire high-quality people to join your committee.
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Induction for New Members
Get new high quality members who add value to your organisation
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General Committee Members
Understand the key role of general members with this quick guide.
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Designated Roles Within a Management Committee
How your constitution works and what you need to know about it. Help smooth communications between committee and staff using these roles.
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Articles
Helpful written information sharing ‘how-to’s with steps guiding you through topics you want to learn.
Social Impact
Watch our two not-for-profit experts and learn what social impact is and how to identify the difference you make.
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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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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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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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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
In this article we’ll discuss what incorporation means and guide you through the steps to become incorporated.
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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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Courses
Guided courses taking you through a specific topic. From short topic focused courses or deeper dive courses on specific subjects.
How to Develop a Logic Model [Course]
A logic model is a structured process to use to plan and assess your organisations purpose and what you are doing to achieve that purpose.
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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 your job.
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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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Assessing and Evaluating Boards And Committees [Course]
It’s essential that all board members take the job seriously and ensure they are working together as an efficient and effective team.
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