Not-for-Profit on Purpose Justin Hogg

Are you following Best Practice in governance? This term is utilised in many board discussions and is often taken as the ‘way’ of doing things. However best practice isn’t always “best” for your Board, especially when looking through the eyes of a high performing Board. In this video I’ll explain why, from the perspective of a high performing Board. Does best practice make a better Board, or is it something else? Feel free to share your comments, head over to Right Source YouTube or Link...

There are many reasons why an NFP would look to merge or be acquired but like everything, a merger or acquisition is more likely to succeed if you have a plan or strategy to achieve it rather than just hoping. In assessing the viability of a merger or acquisition it’s important to obtain the ‘why’ and the ‘common motivation’ for all in this process. In today’s video I’ll discuss the merger process for not-for-profits and touch on a few key areas for consideration.Connect wit...

What does it mean when you are a Treasurer of an Association moving to a Company Limited by Guarantee and then becoming a Director on the Board, and what affect does the role change bring? Before we start thinking about the size and sophistication of your organisation, it’s important to see things from an operational perspective when defining roles and responsibilities. Some Treasurers of Associations, who look to understand the implications for their role when moving to a Company Limite...

In a business or work context, the phrase “better to be lucky than good” is one that I have come to associate with. On face value the phrase seems a little comical, but there is a meaning to this and one that I personally align to. In doing this it requires an exploration of what being lucky means versus being good, in the context of business and personal success. Is it the lucky characteristics that drive your achievements? Or the fact that you are good at what you do?Feel ...

What is an “in-camera” session at an NFP Board meeting? In today’s podcast I discuss the; what, who, why, when, and where… of the in-camera session.When executed well, everyone stands to gain from the in-camera session, from the Board, the executive, through to the way the organisation creates an impact. Does your NFP Board meeting include in-camera sessions? Share your thoughts in the comments on LinkedIn or visit our YouTube channel.Connect with me on LinkedIn or vis...

As a not-for-profit, are you clear on who your customers and beneficiaries are? In my experience, those that are clear on this perform better overall in terms of sustaining their organisation and delivering long-term impact.In this video we’ll discuss customers and beneficiaries from both a for-profit and non-profit viewpoint. It’s useful to reflect on how they're different and why that might be a consideration for you.Connect with me on LinkedIn or visit our website rightsource.com.auIf you ...