Blog
Plain-speaking governance, strategy and people advice for Australian not-for-profits.
Clear ideas for committees that want to do good work without the corporate theatre.
A Treasurer handover checklist that doesn’t lose the year
A practical handover rhythm for volunteer treasurers. Keep records, reporting and the next AGM moving without losing the year.
Respect at Work, in plain English, for small NFPs
You don’t need a corporate HR department to take Respect at Work seriously. Here’s what small Aussie NFPs actually need to do.
When policies sit unread in a Drive folder
A simple way to turn forgotten policies into useful working tools. Make ownership, review dates and everyday decisions clear for your team.
You can’t do everything (and that’s okay)
A practical reminder that focus is a governance skill. Choose the work that matters and make space to do it well.
Position descriptions that committees actually use
A clear position description helps volunteer committees share responsibility, set expectations and get important work done.
The "Bus Factor": A governance risk you’re probably ignoring
A simple continuity check helps committees share knowledge, reduce key-person risk and keep essential work moving.
AGM prep without the panic
Your AGM does not need a crisis week. Here’s a simple prep rhythm so the night itself is calm, legal, and useful.
Why I’m tired of “Strategic Plans” that nobody reads
A practical take on why plans fail to get used, and how boards can turn strategy into a short, useful rhythm of decisions and action.