Starting a Not-for-profit Organisation
About this training session
This session is popular with councils wanting to provide practical guidance for local groups starting a new not-for-profit or formalising an existing group.
We'll guide you through the key legal requirements when starting up and getting started.
You'll learn about:
- What a not-for-profit organisation is
- The incorporation decision
- Auspicing
- Legal structures available
- Becoming an incorporated association
- Running an incorporated association
- Charity status and tax concessions
- Top tips for starting out and additional resources to help with the process
Who should attend
Groups who are thinking about starting up or getting involved in a not-for-profit organisation should attend this session.
Note: This session is only available for booking by councils, government and peak bodies, and cannot be run as in-house training for one group.Â
Who runs the session?
Your training will be run by one of our lawyers, who all specialise in charity and not-for-profit law.
How is this session delivered?
Our 3-hour sessions can be delivered online or in-person (subject to availability). Each session is an in-depth, interactive exploration of the topics outlined above, with small breakout sessions for participants to workshop legal issues, discuss scenarios, and problem-solve as a group.
What is the cost?
Contact us to discuss a tailored proposal to suit your needs.
How long is the session?
3 hours
How many people can attend?
We recommend a maximum of 30 participants. If you think your group will exceed this, please let us know.