We need to make a radical shift in the way we work and the way we think and to shift the narrative and create change in this century

Is having a passion for the cause the key to success? The lessons we can learn as non profits

As champions of civic engagement, our organisations have a significant role in upholding the values of a true democracy

The point of a strategic plan isn’t to create a piece of paper ; it's about creating clarity and momentum for your organisation. The only future you can predict with any certainty is the future you make yourselves.

It’s in the Stars - what will nonprofits look like in 30 years? Social Trend Spotter’s Suzanne Smith summarises the most mentioned ideas, predictions and aspirations for the years ahead

Accountability means going beyond rule-following and accepting the consequences of our actions

Essential skills to run Effective and Engaging Training Sessions - how to make sure your message is meaningful and memorable

Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges facing our planet today. Not-for-profit organisations play a critical role in addressing climate change as they are uniquely positioned to mobilise resources and drive change at the local (and global) level.

Being a leader is so much more than just keeping track of tasks and assigning duties. It's about setting the tone and direction for your team and encouraging others to work together towards a shared goal. That's why having strong and clear leadership intentions is so vital.

Research shows that people have predictable and sequential stages of concerns with change. These concerns, if not surfaced and addressed can present formidable roadblocks to the successful implementation of change.

The biggest price to be paid if this new charities Bill is passed is its opportunity cost – the lost opportunity for a real modernisation of charities

What defines a good leader is knowing when to move on…the problems that arise when an organisation needs to grow or move on from the start-up phase to the second generation of leadership

The new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 is much more prescriptive, and as a result significantly ratchets up compliance requirements, reduces flexibility and will have big implications for the operating rules of approaching 25,000 non-profits, which get their legal identity as Incorporated Societies.

In this increasingly digital space, the chances of members locking horns online and via email are more likely. We list 5 ways to turn tension in virtual teams, into healthy debate.

There is concern that the recent review of the Charities Act offers little in the way of support for both charities and the communities they support and instead leans towards increased regulation.

Our recent webinar session highlighted the raft of changes Incorporated Societies will need to get used to. Here’s what we consider to be the top ten most significant ones to impact your organisation.

Aly McNicol offers up five tips to ban the yawn and make sure the training workshops you’re running are beyond boring.