Supporting the NFP sector: How do we help you?

We are committed to promoting and supporting directors and boards in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector by providing:

• Events and briefings
• Courses
• Policy and representation
• Publications and guides
• Scholarships

Events and briefings

Our suite of NFP events are designed to help members make connections and gather insights.  Our range of speakers and topics cover the spectrum of issues for directors working in the NFP sector.  Events tailored to specifically meet the needs of NFP directors have included:

• Update on the reform agenda
• Financial governance
• Managing NFPs in a downturn
• Getting the most from your asset base
• Fundraising
• Raising the profile of your organisation through strategic marketing
• Accounting and reporting
• Challenges facing NFP boards
• Risk management
• Networking

Briefings and events are held in both metropolitan and regional centres to reflect the geographic diversity of the NFP sector and our membership.

Courses

We provide a suite of courses for directors and boards of all levels of experience:

• The Not-for-Profit Board – an interactive, one-day course focussing on the issues faced by NFPs.
• The Not-for-Profit Chairman  – a half-day course designed to fine-tune leadership and governance skills of chairmen.
• The Role of the Not-for-Profit Director - a webinar for directors starting out in the NFP sector.
• In-Boardroom – tailored delivery of our courses to meet the needs of your board.
• Courses for the director – our core suite of courses all feature NFP-specific case studies.

Policy and representation

One of our core member services is to develop policies on director issues, with a view to improving the Australian economy and society. Our expertise, representation and guidance makes us the premier voice of governance and directorship in Australia.

For more information, see our latest NFP policy submissions.

Publications and guides

We produce a range of publications and guides on good governance and directorship, including our monthly magazine, Company Director, and our fortnightly e-newsletter, The Boardroom Report.

Scholarships

Recognising the financial challenges experienced by many NFP organisations, we partner with the Australian Scholarships Foundation (ASF), Australia's only organisation solely focused on funding and facilitating scholarships for Australian NFP directors and staff.

Since the commencement of the partnership, 400 directors and managers in the NFP sector have been awarded scholarships to attend our education programs.