How to win political friends and influence powerful people
Posted on 09 May 2024
Not-for-profits wanting to win the political and influence game can boost their negotiating power…
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The Golden Rules of Campaigning: A grumpy but helpful guide
Posted on 09 May 2024
I recently wrote about the impotent campaigning of the Yes campaign. The current debate and…
Five ways to improve your government engagement
Posted on 09 May 2024
Many in the philanthropic and charity sectors have tremendous policy reform ideas that would help…
Unlocking the doors to the corridors of power
Posted on 09 May 2024
A foremost expert in helping not-for-profits build better connections with government decision…
Great advocacy starts here
Posted on 09 May 2024
One of the most powerful tools any community group can have is the ability to inspire and mobilise…
The twelve rules of advocacy
Posted on 09 May 2024
Our Community’s resident Agony Uncle and thinker-in-residence, Chris Borthwick, examines the…
Advocating is worth doing well
Posted on 08 May 2024
Not-for-profits are often humble about their impact, and shy to share their suggested policy fixes…
Watch the Not-for-profit Agenda for expert analysis of how the Budget affects your organisation
Posted on 24 Apr 2024
UPDATED: The nation’s top not-for-profit thinkers have summed up the big challenges for the sector…
Good not-for-profit risk management will be rewarded
Posted on 10 Apr 2024
ICDA has compiled a large library of resources, webinars, help sheets and policies to help…
Why life for our kids is safer than it was for our parents
Posted on 10 Apr 2024
Rose coloured glasses give false comfort to those who look longingly at the past, says group…
Community organisations are vulnerable to corruption: watchdog
Posted on 10 Apr 2024
A detailed study into the corruption risks faced by government-funded community organisations has…
NFP insurance trends and how to slash premiums
Posted on 10 Apr 2024
Not-for-profits have been hit by a spike in insurance premiums because of a perfect storm of…