Not for Profit Conference 2013

I recently mentioned in an Admin Bandit blog post, details of the Third Sector Expo that takes place in Melbourne between 15 – 16 April.  Another event that you should consider attending is the Not for Profit Conference that is being run by CPA Australia.  This 2 day event will take place middle to late March in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Queensland.  Follow the link for more details including the cost, dates and location for each state.

The main focus of this conference relates to the changes that are taking place in the not for profit sector.  Representatives from the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission will provide valuable insights, advice and information that will help you adapt to many of the upcoming changes.  Whether you are a small community based organisation or an overseas international aid charity you need to be aware of these changes and how they impact on your organisation.

This conference will also have many workshops and speakers covering a range of topics including governance, raising funds when governments are reducing grants, financial reporting, FBT and salary packaging.  In addition, on the second day of the conference there is a workshop specifically focussed on the duties and legal responsibilities of officers and directors in the not for profit sector.

Follow the link to the Not for Profit Conference for more details and consider attending this worthwhile event.  For a volunteer treasurer or a committee of management member, this conference will not only provide a range of valuable resources and information but the opportunity to meet others in the not for profit sector so you can build your network. 

Resources For Not for Profits

Anyone that has worked in or managed a not for profit organisation will be all too familiar with the difficulties and restraints surrounding resources. From staff to stationery, it’s a simple fact that any organisation needs a certain amount of resources in order to run effectively and efficiently to produce the results they need.

The good news is that there is a huge amount of support for not for profit organisations available from other groups, companies or institutions that recognise the work they do and help they need.

If you’re a not for profit struggling for resources, here are a few links and tips that can really help you to help others.

Community TechKnowledge

These guys provide software solutions to not for profits but they also have some great educational videos, webinars and software overviews which you can view for free. Try the Godsey Collection for a five part interview series of expert NFP trainer Gary Godsey. You’ll hear about things like leadership in NFP, remaining relevant, being competitive and fundraising.

Our Community

There is a huge amount of readily available and easy to find information at Our Community. With an extensive list of community resources to search through, this site provides easy navigation and very useful links and information.

Not for Profit Network

This Australian-based site will provide lots of good tips, insight and tell you about upcoming events for NFP’s. Sign up to their newsletter to get the latest updates and find an array of free non-profit publications and resources. Also helpful for putting you in touch with suppliers with resources and services specifically designed to assist NFP organisations, plus the chance to promote your own NFP.

Good luck with your resourcing and your not for profit organisation – remember, help is out there for you, too.