DEVELOP YOUR ORGANISATION – Develop your fundraising DOWNLOAD THIS ARTICLE Are you a grantseeker or fundraiser? This month we’re making it super easy for you to tap into some great resources that you might not know about. We have some great events coming up, designed to assist you in securing grants for your organisation and identifying…

The philanthropy, nonprofit and social enterprise sector needs more qualified individuals to join its ranks – that means YOU. ENROL NOW By studying at the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies (ACPNS), you will develop the skills for a career in the management of philanthropic, nonprofit and social enterprise organisations. Our alumni are equipped with high quality skills and knowledge…

Want to do something REALLY exciting? This is your opportunity to tackle real questions and challenges using a design thinking approach in India! Jan 4-19, 2019 Be quick, applications close November 16, 2018! Gain and apply your skills and experience to create impact by helping to build capacity of a local impact organisation in India. If…

This year’s FIA/ACPNS (Interactive) Alumni Anniversary Breakfast is set to be another sell-out occasion! REGISTER Featuring a fascinating case study and practical insights you can use immediately, the program theme is Fostering an internal culture of philanthropy – why so important? ‘Culture eats strategy for breakfast’ is a quote often attributed to Peter Drucker. Using real-life…

DOWNLOAD THIS ARTICLE Thank you to Dr Craig Furneaux for this article. So you want to start a social enterprise? Awesome! At ACPNS we get a lot of people asking us for help on how to start a social enterprise. We even run formal classes on social business planning. Obviously every situation is different, and if you…

Australian Pork Limited v Commissioner for ACT Revenue (Administrative Review) [2018] ACAT 85 Australian Capital Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Senior Member Professor T. Foley, 30 August 2018 In 2000, the Australian Pork Corporation, the Pig Research and Development Corporation and the Pork Council of Australia were amalgamated to form Australian Pork Limited (APL), a company…

Family First has announced intention to appeal Media Release 3 Sep 2018 The High Court has delivered a judgment which upholds the Charities Board’s decision to de-register Family First as a charity. The High Court has stated at paragraph [74] of its judgment that Family First’s “…core purpose of promoting the traditional family unit cannot be…

Family First New Zealand v Charities Registration Board [2018] NZHC 2273 High Court of New Zealand, Simon France J, 31 August 2018 Family First New Zealand (FFNZ) is an organisation that promotes the traditional family unit by producing publications, organising themed conferences, lobbying and seeking law changes which favour its position. Originally, it was a registered…

Whether you know loads about #GivingAus or you’re just hearing about it now, you won’t want to miss this webinar! Wed 12 Sept, 2018 | 10:00-10:45am (AEST) Can’t attend in real time? You should still register; all registrants will receive a recording of the webinar. REGISTER The best of #GivingAus Giving Australia is the largest ever national analysis…

You won’t want to miss this fab upcoming events! Secure a Grant | Free grant-seeking tutorial, 31 August Access high-quality resources, grants and expertise for your organisation! If you’re looking to secure a grant for your cause or get a behind-the-scenes look at what donors in your area are doing, this free tutorial is for you! Find…