Seeking funding is an ongoing challenge for many not-for-profits. It's important not to forget the legal aspects of seeking funding, es…pecially when entering into funding agreements.
Read more... Grant fundingAs organisations develop they may need to make changes to their structure or set-up.
Read more... Changing Legal StructureAuspicing is an arrangement where one organisation agrees to receive project funds on behalf of another group running the project
Read more... AuspicingJoint ventures or partnerships are two ways groups can more formally work together
Read more... Joint Ventures and PartnershipsWhen organisation want to join together or merge, there are several legal steps to take.
Read more... Amalgamation and MergersUsing a memorandum of understanding is a less formal way for two organisations to work together
Read more... Memoranda of UnderstandingThere are important issues for not-for-profits to consider when signing, negotiating or renewing contracts
Read more... Contracts overviewSub-contracting is common in the not-for-profit sector, in particular between 'lead agencies' that are funded by a government depa…rmtent to deliver services, and other agencies that help deliver those services
Read more... Sub-contractsLegal options and issues when working with other organisations
Read more... Working with other OrganisationsIn Australia there are different laws in different states, as well as Commonwealth laws that apply in all states. This website contains information about Victorian, NSW and Commonwealth laws.
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