Agenda
Uncle Allen Madden
Gadigal Elder
Rochelle Courtenay
Founder
Share the Dignity
Hon Andrew Leigh MP
Assistant Minister for Competition,
Charities and Treasury
- Strategies for companies to identify the right nonprofit partners for authentic mission and business alignment
- Insights for nonprofits to position themselves as attractive partners for solving business challenges
Rochelle Courtenay
Founder
Share the Dignity
- Overview of where the sector is today and likely tomorrow, including current trends within and issues for the sector
- Key data from Australian Charities Report 10th Edition
- Governance issues for charities, including key issues that attract the attention of the ACNC
Sue Woodward
Commissioner
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
- Developing and updating your annual operational plans and roadmaps
- Empowering stakeholders to come together to align their visions, goals, and priorities, fostering collaboration and consensus-building
- Delving deeply into critical issues, assess current performance, identify emerging opportunities and threats, and develop actionable strategies to achieve your objectives
- Financial projections and budget allocations reflect the priorities and objectives outlined in the strategic plan
Moderator:
Arminé Nalbandian
Chief Executive Officer
Centre for Social Impact
Panellists:
Nicole Stanmore
Chief Executive Officer
Habitat for Humanity Australia
Anne-Marie Baker
Executive, Strategy and Engagement
Mission Australia
Victoria Lee
Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer
Anglicare Sydney
Maree Sidey
Chief Executive Officer
Philanthropy Australia
- Investing in your NFP for the next 100 years of success – turning surviving into thriving
- Deconstructing complex issues into manageable parts for effective decision-making
- Leveraging internal knowledge and talent to avoid paying for expensive consultants
Panellists:
Andrew Coleman
Group Chief Executive Officer
TIP Group
Driving Impact: Leadership, governance and compliance
Chair:
Amy Cooper
Chief Executive Officer
Soldier on
- Developing and implementing strong risk management policies and frameworks
- Having a specific and measurable goals that align with your organisation’s mission and objectives
- Regularly reviewing and updating SOPs to reflect best practices and changes in the operating environment
- Implementing strategies for effective resource allocation to support mission-critical activities
Nicole Stanmore
Chief Executive Officer
Habitat for Humanity Australia
- Planning for the future. How to recruit and retain the next generation of volunteers with personalised and engaging experiences
- How British Heart Foundation (BHF) reduced their time spent onboarding their volunteers by 50%, which has helped them save $390,000 per year thanks to Rosterfy’s automated compliance
- Strategies to align volunteer management and fundraising teams so that they can work together to amplify their impact through volunteers
- Case Study: How Starlight Children’s Foundation are leveraging Rosterfy to ensure compliance and recruit a more diverse range of volunteers including corporates to help fulfil their mission
Bennett Merriman
CEO & Co Founder
Rosterfy
Shannan Gove
Co Founder
Rosterfy
Kerry Shields
People & Culture – Talent Experience Lead
Starlight Children’s Foundation
- Strategies for effective advocacy and policy influence
- Building partnerships with government agencies
- Navigating the political landscape to advance your nonprofit’s mission
Keren Ludski
Chief Executive Officer
Red Nose
Financial management strategies
Chair:
Rebecca Reurich
Chief Financial Officer
Surf Life Saving NSW
- Prioritising programs and services: Deciding what to maintain, scale back, or temporarily halt
- Strategies to maintain donor engagement and contributions during economic uncertainty
Kate Saporta
Chief Financial Officer
Family Life
- Importance of diversifying funding sources to reduce dependency on donations
- Regularly evaluating the effectiveness of different funding streams
- Partnering with local businesses to engage the local community
- Providing training to Board Members for fundraising best practice and innovation
Amelia Lawrence
Director
Biyani House Revesby Women’s Shelter
- Understanding of what social enterprises are and how they operate
- Exploring the advantages social enterprises can offer, from revenue generation to community impact
- Navigating the challenges and common pitfalls and how to avoid them, ensuring your social enterprise thrives
Vera Visevic
Partner
Mills Oakley
- Defining roles and responsibilities for board members, executives, and staff help clarify expectations and prevent conflicts of interest
- Developing comprehensive policies and procedures covering key areas such as ethics, conflicts of interest, and financial management
- Establishing mechanisms for monitoring and reporting on compliance-related issues
- Fostering open communication and collaboration with stakeholders including donors, beneficiaries, and regulatory authorities
Moderator:
Shane Sturgiss
Director
Gadigal Information Council
Panellists:
Cate Bennett
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Movember
Phil Ayres
Chief Operating Officer
Surf Life Saving NSW
Katherine Raskob
Chief Executive Officer
Fundraising Institute Australia
- Importance of board diversity in decision-making and organisational success.
- Best practices for ensuring board transparency and accountability
- Tools and techniques for recruiting and retaining diverse board members
Panellists:
Dale Cleaver
Chief Executive Officer
Guide Dogs
- The importance of succession planning and how to ensure smooth leadership transitions
- Identifying and nurturing future leaders within your organisation.
- Managing the transition process to maintain stability and continuity
Panellists:
Amy Cooper
Chief Executive Officer
Soldier on
- Mitigating the impact of funding fluctuations, maintaining autonomy over your mission, and planning for long-term sustainability
- Formulating a strategic and sustainable growth roadmap through innovative revenue avenues
- Implementing commercial strategies to promote sustainability
Panellists:
Kathleen Vella
Strategic Project Director
Raise
- Understanding the trends and shifts in donor preferences and funding priorities
- Highlighting unique programs, successes, and impact stories
- Employing branding and storytelling techniques to effectively communicate your mission and successes
- Building and maintaining strong, personal relationships with donors and grantmakers
Moderator:
Kathleen Vella
Strategic Project Director
Raise Foundation
Panellists:
Rochelle Courtenay
Founder
Share the Dignity
Kelda Oppermann
Chief Executive Officer
Zonta House Refuge Association
Rebecca Reurich
Chief Financial Officer
Surf Life Saving NSW
- Ensure all board members understand their fiduciary duties and commitment to the organization’s mission
- Focusing on initiatives that enhance financial sustainability and operational efficiency
- Regularly reviewing and adjusting board priorities to stay responsive to emerging trends and challenges
Panellists:
Cate Bennett
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Movember
Driving Impact: Leadership, governance and compliance
Chair:
Amy Cooper
Chief Executive Officer
Soldier on
- Developing and implementing strong risk management policies and frameworks
- Having a specific and measurable goals that align with your organisation’s mission and objectives
- Regularly reviewing and updating SOPs to reflect best practices and changes in the operating environment
- Implementing strategies for effective resource allocation to support mission-critical activities
Nicole Stanmore
Chief Executive Officer
Habitat for Humanity Australia
- Planning for the future. How to recruit and retain the next generation of volunteers with personalised and engaging experiences
- How British Heart Foundation (BHF) reduced their time spent onboarding their volunteers by 50%, which has helped them save $390,000 per year thanks to Rosterfy’s automated compliance
- Strategies to align volunteer management and fundraising teams so that they can work together to amplify their impact through volunteers
- Case Study: How Starlight Children’s Foundation are leveraging Rosterfy to ensure compliance and recruit a more diverse range of volunteers including corporates to help fulfil their mission
Bennett Merriman
CEO & Co Founder
Rosterfy
Shannan Gove
Co Founder
Rosterfy
Kerry Shields
People & Culture – Talent Experience Lead
Starlight Children’s Foundation
- Strategies for effective advocacy and policy influence
- Building partnerships with government agencies
- Navigating the political landscape to advance your nonprofit’s mission
Keren Ludski
Chief Executive Officer
Red Nose
- Defining roles and responsibilities for board members, executives, and staff help clarify expectations and prevent conflicts of interest
- Developing comprehensive policies and procedures covering key areas such as ethics, conflicts of interest, and financial management
- Establishing mechanisms for monitoring and reporting on compliance-related issues
- Fostering open communication and collaboration with stakeholders including donors, beneficiaries, and regulatory authorities
Moderator:
Shane Sturgiss
Director
Gadigal Information Council
Panellists:
Cate Bennett
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Movember
Phil Ayres
Chief Operating Officer
Surf Life Saving NSW
Katherine Raskob
Chief Executive Officer
Fundraising Institute Australia
- Importance of board diversity in decision-making and organisational success.
- Best practices for ensuring board transparency and accountability
- Tools and techniques for recruiting and retaining diverse board members
Panellists:
Dale Cleaver
Chief Executive Officer
Guide Dogs
- The importance of succession planning and how to ensure smooth leadership transitions
- Identifying and nurturing future leaders within your organisation.
- Managing the transition process to maintain stability and continuity
Financial management strategies
Chair:
Rebecca Reurich
Chief Financial Officer
Surf Life Saving NSW
- Prioritising programs and services: Deciding what to maintain, scale back, or temporarily halt
- Strategies to maintain donor engagement and contributions during economic uncertainty
Kate Saporta
Chief Financial Officer
Family Life
- Importance of diversifying funding sources to reduce dependency on donations
- Regularly evaluating the effectiveness of different funding streams
- Partnering with local businesses to engage the local community
- Providing training to Board Members for fundraising best practice and innovation
Amelia Lawrence
Director
Biyani House Revesby Women’s Shelter
- Understanding of what social enterprises are and
how they operate - Exploring the advantages social enterprises can
offer, from revenue generation to community impact - Navigating the challenges and common pitfalls and
how to avoid them, ensuring your social enterprise thrives
Vera Visevic
Partner
Mills Oakley
- Mitigating the impact of funding fluctuations, maintaining autonomy over your mission, and planning for long-term sustainability
- Formulating a strategic and sustainable growth roadmap through innovative revenue avenues
- Implementing commercial strategies to promote sustainability
Panellists:
Kathleen Vella
Strategic Project Director
Raise
- Understanding the trends and shifts in donor preferences and funding priorities
- Highlighting unique programs, successes, and impact stories
- Employing branding and storytelling techniques to effectively communicate your mission and successes
- Building and maintaining strong, personal relationships with donors and grantmakers
Moderator:
Kathleen Vella
Strategic Project Director
Raise Foundation
Panellists:
Rochelle Courtenay
Founder
Share the Dignity
Kelda Oppermann
Chief Executive Officer
Zonta House Refuge Association
Rebecca Reurich
Chief Financial Officer
Surf Life Saving NSW
- Ensure all board members understand their fiduciary duties and commitment to the organization’s mission
- Focusing on initiatives that enhance financial sustainability and operational efficiency
- Regularly reviewing and adjusting board priorities to stay responsive to emerging trends and challenges
Panellists:
Cate Bennett
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Movember
- Utilising social media, email marketing, events, and traditional media to broaden reach and impact
- Developing a consistent and compelling narrative that resonates across all channels
- Share success stories, testimonials, and impact reports to build trust and connection
Panellists:
Lisa Upton
Head of Communications and Public Affairs
Australia for UNHCR
Join us at the end of day one for cocktails and the opportunity to network with your peers, speakers and sponsors.
Gemma Hardie
Director People Finance and Operations
International Women’s Development Agency
- Insights into new compliance requirements and their impacts on NFPs
- Overview of changes to fixed-term contract regulations
- Analysis of these limitations affect staffing and operational flexibility in NFPs
- Strategies for adapting to these changes while maintaining delivery and organisational stability
David Crosbie
Chief Executive Officer
Community Council for Australia
- Creating a better and more resilient volunteer engagement strategy
- Make volunteering inclusive and accessible
- Best practices for attracting and retaining volunteers
- Developing sustainable strategies to nurture volunteer engagement and commitment
Mark Pearce
Chief Executive Officer
Volunteering Australia
- Strategies for building and sustaining effective partnerships within the sector
- Leveraging partnerships to enhance service delivery and impact
- Overcoming challenges in partnership building and collaboration
Moderator:
Mark Pearce
Chief Executive Officer
Volunteering Australia
Panellists:
Jess Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
Good Things Foundation
Roberto Pietrobon
Director, Partnerships and Philanthropy
Red Dust
Keren Ludski
Chief Executive Officer
Red Nose
Dr. Colin Salter
Research & Policy Officer
WIRES
- The role of person-centred design and no-code platforms in driving organisational change
- Addressing the significant technology gap between for-profit and nonprofit sectors, which limits nonprofits’ ability to maximise impact
- Tailoring technology solutions to meet the specific needs of nonprofits, making them more accessible and effective
- Centralising workflows and automating tasks to free up valuable time, allowing staff to focus on their core mission of serving communities
- Ensuring data ownership and security throughout these processes
Maryam Moradi
Director
Changebility
People and organisational culture
Chair:
Amie Wallis
Chief of People and Culture
Australian Olympic Committee
- Defining and nurturing a driven culture
- Strategies for promoting collaboration, transparency, and accountability
- How to support team wellbeing and still have high expectations of performance
- Case studies of successful culture transformation in nonprofits
Moderator:
Rachael Cook
Chief Executive Officer
Inclusee
Panellists:
Jonathon Peatfield
Chief Executive Officer
Life Ed NSW/ACT
Ben Williams
Executive Corporate Services
Mission Australia
Annette Clarke
Chief Services Officer
Guidedogs
- Best practices for hiring and retaining skilled staff in the nonprofit sector
- Remuneration strategies to enhance talent management
Amie Wallis
Chief of People and Culture
Australian Olympic Committee
- Identifying and addressing workplace stress and burnout
- Implementing wellness programs and support systems
Panellists:
Louise Baxter
Chief Executive Officer
Starlight Children’s Foundation
Technology adoption and implementation for improved efficiency and service delivery
Chair:
Oliver Schofield
Head of Technology
Compassion Australia
- Developing a technology strategy that helps drive your company vision and goals
- Analysing and rethinking organisational processes to complement technology
- Implementing the right technology to improve your organisation’s overall efficiency and performance
Nikki Kinloch
Chief Executive Officer
Cure Cancer
- Using raw program data to influence NFP activities and policies: Examples from an on-field program
- Developing a competitive edge and success with grants
- Allow NGOs to develop unique versions of their activities.
- Translate otherwise regular NGO activities into more impactful, sustainable, and cost-effective activities.
- On-field experiences of the OCI Foundation will provide examples.
Chris Ifediora
President
OCI Foundation
- Establishing a cybersecurity governance framework to oversee risk management activities
- Conducting staff training on how to safeguard sensitive information and mitigate cyber threats effectively
- Understanding the potential financial and reputational impacts of cybersecurity breaches
Patima Tantiprasut
Managing Director
PetRescue
- Developing culture in a large geographically dispersed organisation: Discussing how to establish a shared culture across diverse locations
- Strong leadership and what that looks like: Exploring effective leadership practices for maintaining unity and strategic direction across distances, including radical candour and servant leadership
- Bringing diversity of voices and opinions: Strategies to incorporate diverse perspectives within the organisational culture
Sharon Callister
Chief Executive Officer
Mission Australia
- Utilising marketing insights and surveys conducted to identify opportunities to improve the volunteer experience
- Developing a roadmap to optimise marketing, recruitment, systems, communications, and volunteer engagement to improve volunteer satisfaction ratings
Emma Coakes
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Disaster Relief Australia
- Implementing the positive duty under the sex discrimination act 1984 and addressing psychosocial risks at work – Intersections with race discrimination
- Application of the positive duty in workplaces
- Addressing racism in the workplace Managing psychosocial risks and supporting employees
Sarah Ibrahim
Chief Executive Officer
Racial Justice Centre
Arlou Arteta
Special Counsel and Educational Lead
Racial Justice Centre
- Enhancing program evaluation and impact measurement through AI-driven insights
- Leveraging AI to improve service delivery and program management
- Demonstrating the tangible impact of AI on efficiency and financial sustainability
Louise Cummins
Chief Marketing Officer
World Vision Australia
- Disaster response: Leveraging big data analytics to predict and prepare for potential disasters
- Volunteer management: Implementing online volunteer recruitment platforms to reach a broader audience
- Fundraising: Using reporting tools to generate insights and share impact stories with stakeholders
Moderator:
Brent Compton
Co-Founder
Social Media Break
Panellists:
Rachael Cook
Chief Executive Officer
Inclusee
Emily Malone
Head of Engagement
Justice Connect
Louise Cummins
Chief Executive Officer
World Vision Australia
People and organisational culture
Chair:
Oliver Schofield
Chief of People and Culture
Australian Olympic Committee
- Defining and nurturing a driven culture
- Strategies for promoting collaboration, transparency, and accountability
- How to support team wellbeing and still have high expectations of performance
- Case studies of successful culture transformation in nonprofits
Moderator:
Rachael Cook
Chief Executive Officer
Inclusee
Panellists:
Jonathon Peatfield
Chief Executive Officer
Life Ed NSW/ACT
Ben Williams
Executive Corporate Services
Mission Australia
Annette Clarke
Chief Services Officer
Guidedogs
- Best practices for hiring and retaining skilled staff in the nonprofit sector
- Remuneration strategies to enhance talent management
Amie Wallis
Chief of People and Culture
Australian Olympic Committee
- Identifying and addressing workplace stress and burnout
- Implementing wellness programs and support systems
Panellists:
Louise Baxter
Chief Executive Officer
Starlight Children’s Foundation
- Developing culture in a large geographically dispersed organisation: Discussing how to establish a shared culture across diverse locations
- Strong leadership and what that looks like: Exploring effective leadership practices for maintaining unity and strategic direction across distances, including radical candour and servant leadership
- Bringing diversity of voices and opinions: Strategies to incorporate diverse perspectives within the organisational culture
Sharon Callister
Chief Executive Officer
Mission Australia
- Utilising marketing insights and surveys conducted to identify opportunities to improve the volunteer experience
- Developing a roadmap to optimise marketing, recruitment, systems, communications, and volunteer engagement to improve volunteer satisfaction ratings
Emma Coakes
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Disaster Relief Australia
- Implementing the positive duty under the sex discrimination act 1984 and addressing psychosocial risks at work – Intersections with race discrimination
- Application of the positive duty in workplaces
- Addressing racism in the workplace Managing psychosocial risks and supporting employees
Sarah Ibrahim
Chief Executive Officer
Racial Justice Centre
Arlou Arteta
Special Counsel and Educational Lead
Racial Justice Centre
Technology adoption and implementation for improved efficiency and service delivery
Chair:
Oliver Schofield
Executive Director of Technology
Compassion Australia
- Developing a technology strategy that helps drive your company vision and goals
- Analysing and rethinking organisational processes to complement technology
- Implementing the right technology to improve your organisation’s overall efficiency and performance
Nikki Kinloch
Chief Executive Officer
Cure Cancer
- Using raw program data to influence NFP activities and policies: Examples from an on-field program
- Developing a competitive edge and success with grants
- Allow NGOs to develop unique versions of their activities.
- Translate otherwise regular NGO activities into more impactful, sustainable, and cost-effective activities.
- On-field experiences of the OCI Foundation will provide examples.
Chris Ifediora
President
OCI Foundation
- Establishing a cybersecurity governance framework to oversee risk management activities
- Conducting staff training on how to safeguard sensitive information and mitigate cyber threats effectively
- Understanding the potential financial and reputational impacts of cybersecurity breaches
Patima Tantiprasut
Managing Director
PetRescue
- Enhancing program evaluation and impact measurement through AI-driven insights
- Leveraging AI to improve service delivery and program management
- Demonstrating the tangible impact of AI on efficiency and financial sustainability
Louise Cummins
Chief Marketing Officer
World Vision Australia
- Disaster response: Leveraging big data analytics to predict and prepare for potential disasters
- Volunteer management: Implementing online volunteer recruitment platforms to reach a broader audience
- Fundraising: Using reporting tools to generate insights and share impact stories with stakeholders
Moderator:
Brent Compton
Co-Founder
Social Media Break
Panellists:
Rachael Cook
Chief Executive Officer
Inclusee
Emily Malone
Head of Engagement
Justice Connect
Louise Cummins
Chief Executive Officer
World Vision Australia
- Explore initiatives across Australia generating flexible funding beyond traditional grants and fundraising
- Understand key insights, challenges, and success factors driving income innovation
- Learn how these insights can inform your revenue streams and strategic work
Gemma Hardie
Director People Finance and Operations
International Women’s Development Agency
Min Wah Voon
Founder
Impact Advisory Group
In today’s increasingly complex and volatile operating environment, not-for-profit organisations face unique challenges that require robust strategies and effective management practices. This workshop is designed to equip leaders and managers in the not-for-profit sector with the essential skills and knowledge to enhance governance, manage risks, improve financial performance, and develop strategic plans. Participants will explore key principles of good governance, including roles and responsibilities of board members and effective board performance evaluation.
Attend this practical workshop and learn how to:
- Understanding the principles of good governance in the not-for-profit sector
- Develop effective risk management strategies
- Enhance financial performance and sustainability
- Craft and implement strategic plans to drive organisational growth and impact
Workshop Leader:
Aidan Smith
Partner
HLB Mann Judd
This workshop is designed to empower not-for-profit organisations with the knowledge and tools to harness technology for social good, focusing on disaster response, volunteer management, and fundraising. Participants will learn how to implement real-time communication tools, crisis management platforms, and data analytics for effective disaster response, ensuring timely and informed decision-making during crises. The workshop will also cover innovative solutions for volunteer management, including recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and engagement tools that streamline processes and enhance volunteer experiences.
Attend this practical workshop and learn how to:
- Understanding how technology can be harnessed for social good
- Learning effective technological strategies for disaster response
- Explore tech solutions for efficient volunteer management
- Fundraising efforts through innovative technologies
Workshop Leaders:
Rachael Cook
Chief Executive Officer
Inclusee
Brent Compton
Co-Founder
Social Media Break
Emily Malone
Head of Engagement
Justice Connect
Uncle Allen Madden
Gadigal Elder
Rochelle Courtenay
Founder
Share the Dignity
Hon Andrew Leigh MP
Assistant Minister for Competition,
Charities and Treasury
- Strategies for companies to identify the right nonprofit partners for authentic mission and business alignment
- Insights for nonprofits to position themselves as attractive partners for solving business challenges
Rochelle Courtenay
Founder
Share the Dignity
- Overview of where the sector is today and likely tomorrow, including current trends within and issues for the sector
- Key data from Australian Charities Report 10th Edition
- Governance issues for charities, including key issues that attract the attention of the ACNC
Sue Woodward
Commissioner
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
- Developing and updating your annual operational plans and roadmaps
- Empowering stakeholders to come together to align their visions, goals, and priorities, fostering collaboration and consensus-building
- Delving deeply into critical issues, assess current performance, identify emerging opportunities and threats, and develop actionable strategies to achieve your objectives
- Financial projections and budget allocations reflect the priorities and objectives outlined in the strategic plan
Moderator:
Arminé Nalbandian
Chief Executive Officer
Centre for Social Impact
Panellists:
Nicole Stanmore
Chief Executive Officer
Habitat for Humanity Australia
Anne-Marie Baker
Executive, Strategy and Engagement
Mission Australia
Victoria Lee
Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer
Anglicare Sydney
Maree Sidey
Chief Executive Officer
Philanthropy Australia
- Investing in your NFP for the next 100 years of success – turning surviving into thriving
- Deconstructing complex issues into manageable parts for effective decision-making
- Leveraging internal knowledge and talent to avoid paying for expensive consultants
Panellists:
Andrew Coleman
Group Chief Executive Officer
TIP Group
Driving Impact: Leadership, governance and compliance
Chair:
Amy Cooper
Chief Executive Officer
Soldier on
- Developing and implementing strong risk management policies and frameworks
- Having a specific and measurable goals that align with your organisation’s mission and objectives
- Regularly reviewing and updating SOPs to reflect best practices and changes in the operating environment
- Implementing strategies for effective resource allocation to support mission-critical activities
Nicole Stanmore
Chief Executive Officer
Habitat for Humanity Australia
- Planning for the future. How to recruit and retain the next generation of volunteers with personalised and engaging experiences
- How British Heart Foundation (BHF) reduced their time spent onboarding their volunteers by 50%, which has helped them save $390,000 per year thanks to Rosterfy’s automated compliance
- Strategies to align volunteer management and fundraising teams so that they can work together to amplify their impact through volunteers
- Case Study: How Starlight Children’s Foundation are leveraging Rosterfy to ensure compliance and recruit a more diverse range of volunteers including corporates to help fulfil their mission
Bennett Merriman
CEO & Co Founder
Rosterfy
Shannan Gove
Co Founder
Rosterfy
Kerry Shields
People & Culture – Talent Experience Lead
Starlight Children’s Foundation
- Strategies for effective advocacy and policy influence
- Building partnerships with government agencies
- Navigating the political landscape to advance your nonprofit’s mission
Keren Ludski
Chief Executive Officer
Red Nose
Financial management strategies
Chair:
Rebecca Reurich
Chief Financial Officer
Surf Life Saving NSW
- Prioritising programs and services: Deciding what to maintain, scale back, or temporarily halt
- Strategies to maintain donor engagement and contributions during economic uncertainty
Kate Saporta
Chief Financial Officer
Family Life
- Importance of diversifying funding sources to reduce dependency on donations
- Regularly evaluating the effectiveness of different funding streams
- Partnering with local businesses to engage the local community
- Providing training to Board Members for fundraising best practice and innovation
Amelia Lawrence
Director
Biyani House Revesby Women’s Shelter
- Understanding of what social enterprises are and how they operate
- Exploring the advantages social enterprises can offer, from revenue generation to community impact
- Navigating the challenges and common pitfalls and how to avoid them, ensuring your social enterprise thrives
Vera Visevic
Partner
Mills Oakley
- Defining roles and responsibilities for board members, executives, and staff help clarify expectations and prevent conflicts of interest
- Developing comprehensive policies and procedures covering key areas such as ethics, conflicts of interest, and financial management
- Establishing mechanisms for monitoring and reporting on compliance-related issues
- Fostering open communication and collaboration with stakeholders including donors, beneficiaries, and regulatory authorities
Moderator:
Shane Sturgiss
Director
Gadigal Information Council
Panellists:
Cate Bennett
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Movember
Phil Ayres
Chief Operating Officer
Surf Life Saving NSW
Katherine Raskob
Chief Executive Officer
Fundraising Institute Australia
- Importance of board diversity in decision-making and organisational success.
- Best practices for ensuring board transparency and accountability
- Tools and techniques for recruiting and retaining diverse board members
Panellists:
Dale Cleaver
Chief Executive Officer
Guide Dogs
- The importance of succession planning and how to ensure smooth leadership transitions
- Identifying and nurturing future leaders within your organisation.
- Managing the transition process to maintain stability and continuity
Panellists:
Amy Cooper
Chief Executive Officer
Soldier on
- Mitigating the impact of funding fluctuations, maintaining autonomy over your mission, and planning for long-term sustainability
- Formulating a strategic and sustainable growth roadmap through innovative revenue avenues
- Implementing commercial strategies to promote sustainability
Panellists:
Kathleen Vella
Strategic Project Director
Raise
- Understanding the trends and shifts in donor preferences and funding priorities
- Highlighting unique programs, successes, and impact stories
- Employing branding and storytelling techniques to effectively communicate your mission and successes
- Building and maintaining strong, personal relationships with donors and grantmakers
Moderator:
Kathleen Vella
Strategic Project Director
Raise Foundation
Panellists:
Rochelle Courtenay
Founder
Share the Dignity
Kelda Oppermann
Chief Executive Officer
Zonta House Refuge Association
Rebecca Reurich
Chief Financial Officer
Surf Life Saving NSW
- Ensure all board members understand their fiduciary duties and commitment to the organization’s mission
- Focusing on initiatives that enhance financial sustainability and operational efficiency
- Regularly reviewing and adjusting board priorities to stay responsive to emerging trends and challenges
Panellists:
Cate Bennett
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Movember
Driving Impact: Leadership, governance and compliance
Chair:
Amy Cooper
Chief Executive Officer
Soldier on
- Developing and implementing strong risk management policies and frameworks
- Having a specific and measurable goals that align with your organisation’s mission and objectives
- Regularly reviewing and updating SOPs to reflect best practices and changes in the operating environment
- Implementing strategies for effective resource allocation to support mission-critical activities
Nicole Stanmore
Chief Executive Officer
Habitat for Humanity Australia
- Planning for the future. How to recruit and retain the next generation of volunteers with personalised and engaging experiences
- How British Heart Foundation (BHF) reduced their time spent onboarding their volunteers by 50%, which has helped them save $390,000 per year thanks to Rosterfy’s automated compliance
- Strategies to align volunteer management and fundraising teams so that they can work together to amplify their impact through volunteers
- Case Study: How Starlight Children’s Foundation are leveraging Rosterfy to ensure compliance and recruit a more diverse range of volunteers including corporates to help fulfil their mission
Bennett Merriman
CEO & Co Founder
Rosterfy
Shannan Gove
Co Founder
Rosterfy
Kerry Shields
People & Culture – Talent Experience Lead
Starlight Children’s Foundation
- Strategies for effective advocacy and policy influence
- Building partnerships with government agencies
- Navigating the political landscape to advance your nonprofit’s mission
Keren Ludski
Chief Executive Officer
Red Nose
- Defining roles and responsibilities for board members, executives, and staff help clarify expectations and prevent conflicts of interest
- Developing comprehensive policies and procedures covering key areas such as ethics, conflicts of interest, and financial management
- Establishing mechanisms for monitoring and reporting on compliance-related issues
- Fostering open communication and collaboration with stakeholders including donors, beneficiaries, and regulatory authorities
Moderator:
Shane Sturgiss
Director
Gadigal Information Council
Panellists:
Cate Bennett
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Movember
Phil Ayres
Chief Operating Officer
Surf Life Saving NSW
Katherine Raskob
Chief Executive Officer
Fundraising Institute Australia
- Importance of board diversity in decision-making and organisational success.
- Best practices for ensuring board transparency and accountability
- Tools and techniques for recruiting and retaining diverse board members
Panellists:
Dale Cleaver
Chief Executive Officer
Guide Dogs
- The importance of succession planning and how to ensure smooth leadership transitions
- Identifying and nurturing future leaders within your organisation.
- Managing the transition process to maintain stability and continuity
Financial management strategies
Chair:
Rebecca Reurich
Chief Financial Officer
Surf Life Saving NSW
- Prioritising programs and services: Deciding what to maintain, scale back, or temporarily halt
- Strategies to maintain donor engagement and contributions during economic uncertainty
Kate Saporta
Chief Financial Officer
Family Life
- Importance of diversifying funding sources to reduce dependency on donations
- Regularly evaluating the effectiveness of different funding streams
- Partnering with local businesses to engage the local community
- Providing training to Board Members for fundraising best practice and innovation
Amelia Lawrence
Director
Biyani House Revesby Women’s Shelter
- Understanding of what social enterprises are and
how they operate - Exploring the advantages social enterprises can
offer, from revenue generation to community impact - Navigating the challenges and common pitfalls and
how to avoid them, ensuring your social enterprise thrives
Vera Visevic
Partner
Mills Oakley
- Mitigating the impact of funding fluctuations, maintaining autonomy over your mission, and planning for long-term sustainability
- Formulating a strategic and sustainable growth roadmap through innovative revenue avenues
- Implementing commercial strategies to promote sustainability
Panellists:
Kathleen Vella
Strategic Project Director
Raise
- Understanding the trends and shifts in donor preferences and funding priorities
- Highlighting unique programs, successes, and impact stories
- Employing branding and storytelling techniques to effectively communicate your mission and successes
- Building and maintaining strong, personal relationships with donors and grantmakers
Moderator:
Kathleen Vella
Strategic Project Director
Raise Foundation
Panellists:
Rochelle Courtenay
Founder
Share the Dignity
Kelda Oppermann
Chief Executive Officer
Zonta House Refuge Association
Rebecca Reurich
Chief Financial Officer
Surf Life Saving NSW
- Ensure all board members understand their fiduciary duties and commitment to the organization’s mission
- Focusing on initiatives that enhance financial sustainability and operational efficiency
- Regularly reviewing and adjusting board priorities to stay responsive to emerging trends and challenges
Panellists:
Cate Bennett
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Movember
- Utilising social media, email marketing, events, and traditional media to broaden reach and impact
- Developing a consistent and compelling narrative that resonates across all channels
- Share success stories, testimonials, and impact reports to build trust and connection
Panellists:
Lisa Upton
Head of Communications and Public Affairs
Australia for UNHCR
Join us at the end of day one for cocktails and the opportunity to network with your peers, speakers and sponsors.
Gemma Hardie
Director People Finance and Operations
International Women’s Development Agency
- Insights into new compliance requirements and their impacts on NFPs
- Overview of changes to fixed-term contract regulations
- Analysis of these limitations affect staffing and operational flexibility in NFPs
- Strategies for adapting to these changes while maintaining delivery and organisational stability
David Crosbie
Chief Executive Officer
Community Council for Australia
- Creating a better and more resilient volunteer engagement strategy
- Make volunteering inclusive and accessible
- Best practices for attracting and retaining volunteers
- Developing sustainable strategies to nurture volunteer engagement and commitment
Mark Pearce
Chief Executive Officer
Volunteering Australia
- Strategies for building and sustaining effective partnerships within the sector
- Leveraging partnerships to enhance service delivery and impact
- Overcoming challenges in partnership building and collaboration
Moderator:
Mark Pearce
Chief Executive Officer
Volunteering Australia
Panellists:
Jess Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
Good Things Foundation
Roberto Pietrobon
Director, Partnerships and Philanthropy
Red Dust
Keren Ludski
Chief Executive Officer
Red Nose
Dr. Colin Salter
Research & Policy Officer
WIRES
- The role of person-centred design and no-code platforms in driving organisational change
- Addressing the significant technology gap between for-profit and nonprofit sectors, which limits nonprofits’ ability to maximise impact
- Tailoring technology solutions to meet the specific needs of nonprofits, making them more accessible and effective
- Centralising workflows and automating tasks to free up valuable time, allowing staff to focus on their core mission of serving communities
- Ensuring data ownership and security throughout these processes
Maryam Moradi
Director
Changebility
People and organisational culture
Chair:
Amie Wallis
Chief of People and Culture
Australian Olympic Committee
- Defining and nurturing a driven culture
- Strategies for promoting collaboration, transparency, and accountability
- How to support team wellbeing and still have high expectations of performance
- Case studies of successful culture transformation in nonprofits
Moderator:
Rachael Cook
Chief Executive Officer
Inclusee
Panellists:
Jonathon Peatfield
Chief Executive Officer
Life Ed NSW/ACT
Ben Williams
Executive Corporate Services
Mission Australia
Annette Clarke
Chief Services Officer
Guidedogs
- Best practices for hiring and retaining skilled staff in the nonprofit sector
- Remuneration strategies to enhance talent management
Amie Wallis
Chief of People and Culture
Australian Olympic Committee
- Identifying and addressing workplace stress and burnout
- Implementing wellness programs and support systems
Panellists:
Louise Baxter
Chief Executive Officer
Starlight Children’s Foundation
Technology adoption and implementation for improved efficiency and service delivery
Chair:
Oliver Schofield
Head of Technology
Compassion Australia
- Developing a technology strategy that helps drive your company vision and goals
- Analysing and rethinking organisational processes to complement technology
- Implementing the right technology to improve your organisation’s overall efficiency and performance
Nikki Kinloch
Chief Executive Officer
Cure Cancer
- Using raw program data to influence NFP activities and policies: Examples from an on-field program
- Developing a competitive edge and success with grants
- Allow NGOs to develop unique versions of their activities.
- Translate otherwise regular NGO activities into more impactful, sustainable, and cost-effective activities.
- On-field experiences of the OCI Foundation will provide examples.
Chris Ifediora
President
OCI Foundation
- Establishing a cybersecurity governance framework to oversee risk management activities
- Conducting staff training on how to safeguard sensitive information and mitigate cyber threats effectively
- Understanding the potential financial and reputational impacts of cybersecurity breaches
Patima Tantiprasut
Managing Director
PetRescue
- Developing culture in a large geographically dispersed organisation: Discussing how to establish a shared culture across diverse locations
- Strong leadership and what that looks like: Exploring effective leadership practices for maintaining unity and strategic direction across distances, including radical candour and servant leadership
- Bringing diversity of voices and opinions: Strategies to incorporate diverse perspectives within the organisational culture
Sharon Callister
Chief Executive Officer
Mission Australia
- Utilising marketing insights and surveys conducted to identify opportunities to improve the volunteer experience
- Developing a roadmap to optimise marketing, recruitment, systems, communications, and volunteer engagement to improve volunteer satisfaction ratings
Emma Coakes
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Disaster Relief Australia
- Implementing the positive duty under the sex discrimination act 1984 and addressing psychosocial risks at work – Intersections with race discrimination
- Application of the positive duty in workplaces
- Addressing racism in the workplace Managing psychosocial risks and supporting employees
Sarah Ibrahim
Chief Executive Officer
Racial Justice Centre
Arlou Arteta
Special Counsel and Educational Lead
Racial Justice Centre
- Enhancing program evaluation and impact measurement through AI-driven insights
- Leveraging AI to improve service delivery and program management
- Demonstrating the tangible impact of AI on efficiency and financial sustainability
Louise Cummins
Chief Marketing Officer
World Vision Australia
- Disaster response: Leveraging big data analytics to predict and prepare for potential disasters
- Volunteer management: Implementing online volunteer recruitment platforms to reach a broader audience
- Fundraising: Using reporting tools to generate insights and share impact stories with stakeholders
Moderator:
Brent Compton
Co-Founder
Social Media Break
Panellists:
Rachael Cook
Chief Executive Officer
Inclusee
Emily Malone
Head of Engagement
Justice Connect
Louise Cummins
Chief Executive Officer
World Vision Australia
People and organisational culture
Chair:
Oliver Schofield
Chief of People and Culture
Australian Olympic Committee
- Defining and nurturing a driven culture
- Strategies for promoting collaboration, transparency, and accountability
- How to support team wellbeing and still have high expectations of performance
- Case studies of successful culture transformation in nonprofits
Moderator:
Rachael Cook
Chief Executive Officer
Inclusee
Panellists:
Jonathon Peatfield
Chief Executive Officer
Life Ed NSW/ACT
Ben Williams
Executive Corporate Services
Mission Australia
Annette Clarke
Chief Services Officer
Guidedogs
- Best practices for hiring and retaining skilled staff in the nonprofit sector
- Remuneration strategies to enhance talent management
Amie Wallis
Chief of People and Culture
Australian Olympic Committee
- Identifying and addressing workplace stress and burnout
- Implementing wellness programs and support systems
Panellists:
Louise Baxter
Chief Executive Officer
Starlight Children’s Foundation
- Developing culture in a large geographically dispersed organisation: Discussing how to establish a shared culture across diverse locations
- Strong leadership and what that looks like: Exploring effective leadership practices for maintaining unity and strategic direction across distances, including radical candour and servant leadership
- Bringing diversity of voices and opinions: Strategies to incorporate diverse perspectives within the organisational culture
Sharon Callister
Chief Executive Officer
Mission Australia
- Utilising marketing insights and surveys conducted to identify opportunities to improve the volunteer experience
- Developing a roadmap to optimise marketing, recruitment, systems, communications, and volunteer engagement to improve volunteer satisfaction ratings
Emma Coakes
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Disaster Relief Australia
- Implementing the positive duty under the sex discrimination act 1984 and addressing psychosocial risks at work – Intersections with race discrimination
- Application of the positive duty in workplaces
- Addressing racism in the workplace Managing psychosocial risks and supporting employees
Sarah Ibrahim
Chief Executive Officer
Racial Justice Centre
Arlou Arteta
Special Counsel and Educational Lead
Racial Justice Centre
Technology adoption and implementation for improved efficiency and service delivery
Chair:
Oliver Schofield
Executive Director of Technology
Compassion Australia
- Developing a technology strategy that helps drive your company vision and goals
- Analysing and rethinking organisational processes to complement technology
- Implementing the right technology to improve your organisation’s overall efficiency and performance
Nikki Kinloch
Chief Executive Officer
Cure Cancer
- Using raw program data to influence NFP activities and policies: Examples from an on-field program
- Developing a competitive edge and success with grants
- Allow NGOs to develop unique versions of their activities.
- Translate otherwise regular NGO activities into more impactful, sustainable, and cost-effective activities.
- On-field experiences of the OCI Foundation will provide examples.
Chris Ifediora
President
OCI Foundation
- Establishing a cybersecurity governance framework to oversee risk management activities
- Conducting staff training on how to safeguard sensitive information and mitigate cyber threats effectively
- Understanding the potential financial and reputational impacts of cybersecurity breaches
Patima Tantiprasut
Managing Director
PetRescue
- Enhancing program evaluation and impact measurement through AI-driven insights
- Leveraging AI to improve service delivery and program management
- Demonstrating the tangible impact of AI on efficiency and financial sustainability
Louise Cummins
Chief Marketing Officer
World Vision Australia
- Disaster response: Leveraging big data analytics to predict and prepare for potential disasters
- Volunteer management: Implementing online volunteer recruitment platforms to reach a broader audience
- Fundraising: Using reporting tools to generate insights and share impact stories with stakeholders
Moderator:
Brent Compton
Co-Founder
Social Media Break
Panellists:
Rachael Cook
Chief Executive Officer
Inclusee
Emily Malone
Head of Engagement
Justice Connect
Louise Cummins
Chief Executive Officer
World Vision Australia
- Explore initiatives across Australia generating flexible funding beyond traditional grants and fundraising
- Understand key insights, challenges, and success factors driving income innovation
- Learn how these insights can inform your revenue streams and strategic work
Gemma Hardie
Director People Finance and Operations
International Women’s Development Agency
Min Wah Voon
Founder
Impact Advisory Group
In today’s increasingly complex and volatile operating environment, not-for-profit organisations face unique challenges that require robust strategies and effective management practices. This workshop is designed to equip leaders and managers in the not-for-profit sector with the essential skills and knowledge to enhance governance, manage risks, improve financial performance, and develop strategic plans. Participants will explore key principles of good governance, including roles and responsibilities of board members and effective board performance evaluation.
Attend this practical workshop and learn how to:
- Understanding the principles of good governance in the not-for-profit sector
- Develop effective risk management strategies
- Enhance financial performance and sustainability
- Craft and implement strategic plans to drive organisational growth and impact
Workshop Leader:
Aidan Smith
Partner
HLB Mann Judd
This workshop is designed to empower not-for-profit organisations with the knowledge and tools to harness technology for social good, focusing on disaster response, volunteer management, and fundraising. Participants will learn how to implement real-time communication tools, crisis management platforms, and data analytics for effective disaster response, ensuring timely and informed decision-making during crises. The workshop will also cover innovative solutions for volunteer management, including recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and engagement tools that streamline processes and enhance volunteer experiences.
Attend this practical workshop and learn how to:
- Understanding how technology can be harnessed for social good
- Learning effective technological strategies for disaster response
- Explore tech solutions for efficient volunteer management
- Fundraising efforts through innovative technologies
Workshop Leaders:
Rachael Cook
Chief Executive Officer
Inclusee
Brent Compton
Co-Founder
Social Media Break
Emily Malone
Head of Engagement
Justice Connect
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