Before starting a not-for-profit group there are a number of important issues to consider
Read more... Before you startIf you (and your group) have decided to start up a new not-for-profit organisation, thinking about legal issues from the start will impact t…he success and smooth progress of your organisation.
Read more... Getting startedThere are many elements to running a not-for-profit - some required by law, and others reflective of good governance principles.
Read more... Running the organisationThere are many ways that people can be involved in a community or not-for-profit organisation.
Read more... The people involvedNot-for-profits seek funding in many ways, from soliciting private donations, holding fundraising events, competitions and seeking governmen…t or philanthropic grants.
Read more... Funding, fundraising and eventsCommunications, including advertising and promotions, are essential tools for not-for-profits.
Read more... Communications and advertisingThere are many important agreements that community organisations might enter into. It's important to get the details right from the start t…o avoid problems later.
Read more... Important agreementsThere are several situations where community organisations may be required to report to government.
Read more... Reporting to governmentOrganisations should always consider the risks that arise from operating and interacting with others. Risks might involve clients, employees…, the public and members.
Read more... Insurance and riskNot-for-profits often work with other organisations when limited resources, funding or tender requirements drive a need to pool resources an…d expertise or strategically align to access tax concessions.
Read more... Work with other organisationsInevitably, things will change for organisations over time. Sometimes these changes have legal significance.
Read more... Changing or ending your organisationOne of the key benefits of being a charity, and also of being certain types of not-for-profits (that are not charities), is access to govern…ment tax concessions.
Read more... TaxDisputes in an organisation can be internal or external.
Read more... Disputes and conflictLegal duties for board and committee members
Read more... Governance and legal duties of office holdersCommunity groups should consider the benefits of incorporation
Read more... The incorporation decisionIn 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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