TopicManagement

To create social change we need skills to manage people and projects. With shared purpose, well managed resources, and a skilled and supported team we can have a far greater impact. You’ll find resources here relevant to managers, supervisors, volunteer coordinators and lead organisers – and anyone looking to improve the functioning of their organisation.

  • Vaccination and Pandemic Policies for Not for Profits

    Two resources by the Institute of Community Directors and Maddocks, to ensure you have the most up-to-date information and the best advice available to help guide you through the rules that apply to vaccinations in the workplace.

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    Governance Resources for Australian Not-for-Profits

    The Institute of Community Directors has a comprehensive collection of resources to support good governance by not-for-profits. Check out these links to get started. 

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    Supporting Transgender and Gender Diverse People in the Workplace

    A resource to help non-profit organisations make their workplaces more inclusive and supportive of transgender and gender diverse people.

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    Policy Bank: Policy and Procedure Templates for Not for Profit Organisations

    Are you working for a not for profit organisation and putting together policies and procedures? Here’s how to avoid reinventing the wheel by accessing the Policy Bank’s comprehensive list of templates.

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    New Volunteer Checklist

    Volunteers are a crucial part of social change organisations, and getting new volunteers off to a good start is critical. This checklist and the prompting questions will help you set up an effective and welcoming volunteer orientation process.

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    Purpose Driven Campaigning: 40 key principles for Growing Social Movements

    Australian Progress has prepared this 40-point summary of Pastor Rick Warren’s bestselling book The Purpose Driven Church.

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    Pt’chang Volunteers Manual

    A volunteer manual by Pt’chang in Australia to induct volunteers. The group focussed on nonviolence, community development and social justice.

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    Being Purpose Driven

    Nothing precedes purpose. The starting point for every organisation or movement should be the question ‘Why do we exist’? A number of tips for focusing an organisation on vision and purpose. An excerpt from Purpose Driven Campaigning, based on Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Church.

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    Tips on How to Give and Receive Feedback

    Giving and receiving feedback is a core skill for people engaged in social change projects. These tips can improve the effectiveness of giving feedback.

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    What Makes a Good Leader for Social Change?

    A training process guide to provide a space for people to think about the role and qualities of leaders in social change. Leaders for social change model the way; inspire a shared vision; challenge the process; enable others to act; and encourage the heart.

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