In this week’s episode, John Peacock, CEO of Associations Forum, explores the powerful parallels between associations and community centres. He dives into the key elements that drive success in the non-profit sector, emphasizing the importance of strong governance, transparent financial planning, and effective strategic planning. John highlights the vital role of passionate volunteers and offers practical advice on membership engagement, benchmarking, and organisational transparency. He also shares tips on how community centres can differentiate between members and clients, optimize board size and tenure, and ultimately foster greater community impact. Tune in for insights and expert advice on how associations and community centres can thrive in today’s landscape.
This week, we are joined by Naomi Lacey from Community Gardens Australia. Naomi is a permaculturalist who is passionate about promoting healthy food systems,...
This week we are joined by Vanita Schwarz from Volunteering South Australia and the Northern Territory. Vanita's career in volunteer management spans 20 years,...
This episode of Community Conversations is part of a two-part series that discusses insights into the cost of living crisis and financial support structures...
