New Digital Fundraising Methods

Monday, November 18, 2013

Raising funds is at the core of survival for most Not-For-Profit (NFP) entities, and keeping pace with the latest fundraising techniques, methods, attitudes and data can exhaust NFP leaders. If only we could automate the process so that it doesn’t absorb every waking moment of our lives. Well, the latest …

Governance Lessons From the Essendon Football Club Experience

Monday, November 18, 2013

As a pause occurs in the media frenzy surrounding enquiries into the activities of the Essendon Football Club (EFC), we have an opportunity to reflect on what lessons can be learned. By way of refresher, during 2013 the medical practices of the EFC were investigated in light of allegations some …

Have You Made A Mistake? Admit It!

Monday, November 18, 2013

A recent article in Human Capital Online features the results of a survey about leaders in Australia and New Zealand. See the full article here: http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/australian-leaders-fearful-and-disconnected-181327.aspx    The article cites the Leadership Pulse Survey by the Forum Corporation and the following startling facts: 78% of leaders said they often or always …

Congratulations Amy Sonter!

Thursday, November 14, 2013

  Amy Sonter, graduating in 2013 with both Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Arts degrees, earned the coveted Signs Publishing Graduate Exhibition Excellence Award 2013 for her range of greeting cards, stationery and paper. Not just an accomplished graphic artist, Amy is also putting her business degree to good use and is in the …

NAB Charitable Giving Index – How Generous are Australians?

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

The latest NAB Charitable Giving Index has been released giving a picture of charitable giving in Australia. The full report can be found here: http://business.nab.com.au/nab-charitable-giving-index-indepth-report-august-2013-4984/   Interesting points include: A general upturn in Charitable giving across Australia; The average level of annual donations is around $312 per donor; Not surprisingly, older …

Congratulations to our top students!

Monday, November 11, 2013

From left to right: Narkisska Spruce (Gail Valentine Human Resource Management prize), Karli Borresen (Professional Advantage Bachelor of Business prize) and Amy Verhoeven (Williams Premium Bachelor of Business Accounting prize).