Not-For-Profit Network - the essential resource for not-for-profits

Consultants Services

Association Solutions was founded by Danielle Bolton in 2006 when she saw a growing need to assist Not-For-Profit Associations with managing and supporting their organisations. Danielle has been involved with Charities and Not-for Profit's for 18 years and has a wealth of experience in growing the business from all aspects. Danielle is a member of the Australian Institute of Management and the Not-for-profit Network.

Most Associations face the same challenges regardless of their cause - membership growth and retention, membership services, corporate governance, general administration, strategic and business planning, event planning and management. Why recreate the wheel when you can use a service that provides you with proven systems and solutions for your sector? By working together, Association Solutions can give shared services to a multitude of organisations, creating a sustainable and successful family.

Not-for-profits often need multiple people for a small period of time - a Manager, a Secretary, a Bookkeeper, a Membership Officer, a Webmaster, an Event Co-ordinator etc. Association Solutions can provide all these experienced team members for any period required. Don't risk your Organisation by relying on one staff member to be proficient in all these areas. Let us provide you with a shopfront for your membership to interact with whilst saving funds on assets and premises.

Suite 124, 1B/192 Ann St, Brisbane QLD 4000
Tel: +61 (0)7 5429 8480
Email: danielle@associationsolutions.com.au
Web: www.associationsolutions.com.au
Contact: Danielle Bolton

Hollywood Consulting Group

Helping non-profits influence public policy and create change Hollywood Consulting Group works with Non-profits building their capacity to create effective grassroots, advocacy campaigns and social change campaigns. We help Non-profits define their ‘ask’, targets, communication messages and to navigate the political process.

Michelle Hollywood is an Advocacy and Social Change Consultant with over twenty years experience of working and volunteering in roles focused on achieving social justice.

“Michelle has undertaken projects for Blair Athol and the South Queensland Council for Homeless Persons. She understands the issues faced by people who are homeless or at risk and the way the non-government sector works. She is a strategic thinker and always looks for ways to maximise any project she manages. Michelle always delivers.”

Liz Friz, Manager Blair Athol Accommodation and Support Programme & Chairperson, South Queensland Council for Homeless Persons.

Email me @ michelle@michellehollywood.com
Phone me @ 0418 790428
Visit my website and blog www.michellehollywood.com
Connect with me: Through Twitter www.twitter.com/HollywoodConsul
Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michellehollywood and
Facebook www.facebook.com/HollywoodConsultingGroup

Effective Governance

Effective Governance is a privately-owned advisory firm that provides expertise and assistance to all types of organisations on corporate governance, corporate sustainability and strategy to clients in Australia and New Zealand. We focus on providing real-world solutions for clients, combining extensive research with practical methods.
Our team provides a unique blend of people with extensive experience as directors, senior managers, management educators, facilitators and management researchers.

From experience gained over twenty years, Effective Governance has established that the starting point for any organisation, which is open to continual improvement in corporate governance, is the completion of a Governance Health Check to identify the weaker governance areas.

To assist organisations, the complimentary Governance Review Questionnaire http://www.effectivegovernance.com.au/products.html provides a quick and easy way to determine whether your corporate governance system requires a more in-depth review.

For additional information:
Visit our website at www.effectivegovernance.com.au
Contact Judith Winn on telephone (07) 3510 8114 or,
Email your enquiry to Judith.Winn@effectivegovernance.com.au

Australian Strategic Services

Exceeding Your Requirements:

If you are a board member, chief executive officer or senior manager of a community business (Not For Profit) and are looking for a facilitator/consultant, you will want to know:

>What is the facilitator's/consultant's track record?
>What can they deliver?
>What do they deliver?
>What practical tools and processes do they use?

Who Are ASSPL?

Australian Strategic Services is a management consultancy that specialises in assisting the boards, chief executive officers and senior management teams of community businesses; they do not work for private or public companies or government.

Over the last 20 years Michael Goldsworthy,and the ASSPL desktop publishing team have worked with over five thousand organisations at national, state and organisational levels in all states of Australia.

What Practical Tools Do They Provide?

Governance:	TAGS ^TM, The Australian Governance System
Strategy:	BizPlan ^TM, A Strategic Planning System
Risk Management:	RiskPlan ^TM, A Risk Management System
Performance Management:	DASHBOARD ^TM, A Performance Management System
Merger, Amalgamation & Partnerships:	MAPS ^TM, A Merger, Amalgamation & Partnerships System
Strategic Financial Management:	Optimist, A Strategic Financial Management System

How Do We Contact Them?

Michael Goldsworthy
PO Box 275
Romsey VIC 3434
Tel: 03 5429 6331
Mob: 0418 130 581
Fax: 03 5429 5044
asspl@bigpond.com

mrc consulting

who we are
MRC Consulting is an organisation focussed on improving the performance of organisations, teams and individuals. MRC Consulting has extensive experience at a Board and Oganisational level in not for profit organisations.

organisational performance
We can assist organisations in improving performace. Some of the services that can be provided are Organisational Review; Business Planning; Performance Improvement; Human Resource Management; Change Management; Business Continuity Planning; and Report and Policy Writing.

people performance
We can help your people to better perform. Assistance can be provided in Skills Audits; Performance Management; Learning and Development; Recruiting and Team Building.

corporate governance
With extensive board and management experience assistance can be provided to assist your organisation to improve its performance. Services offered include Strategic Planning; Strategic Analysis and Review; Board Performance; board Reporting and Developing Policies and Procedures.

contact details: Rod Cooke
Ph: 02 9418 7834
Fax: 02 9418 7835
Mob: 0418 117 860
Email: rod@mrcconsulting.com.au
Web: www.mrcconsulting.com.au

Recordkeeping Innovation

Recordkeeping Innovation provides records and information management consulting and training services.
We have extensive experience in the not-for-profit community services sector, giving us a sound understanding of the corporate governance challenges this sector faces. We appreciate the need for transparency and accountability to ensure ongoing credibility and user support.

We understand that managing technology can be difficult and that recordkeeping can be a burden. Our consultants work cleverly within budget constraints to improve organisational efficiency. We design tools and systems that make sharing and preserving valuable information easier and which support your auditing and compliance requirements.

We are committed to providing cost effective and lasting recorkeeping solutions that are affordable for not-for-profit organisations.

Our services include:
>    system design and implementation
>    policy and guidelines
>    disposal guidelines
>    health checks of recordkeeping systems
>    software products selection and installation
>    archival management and planning services
>    staff training

Past Clients:
>    Youth Off the Streets
>    Oxfam
>    Benevolent Society
>    Quality Management Services

Contact:
Ph:     +61 2 9267 3700
Fax:   +61 2 9267 1988
Email: mail@records.com.au
Web:   www.records.com.au

Blaknwite

Blaknwite is an international organisation working with Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to create proud and viable self-led Indigenous communities. We are creating projects in the areas of leadership, cultural pride, sustainable businesses, appropriate housing, education, good income, good health and supportive families.

For non-Indigenous organisations/businesses we:

consult with you to tailor and promote your services or products to engage Indigenous people
deliver a heartfelt cultural exchange program called Blaknwite Bridj to gain an understanding of Indigenous culture

For Indigenous organisations/businesses we:

work with you to design projects that assist with your organisations direction and help find the resources to make this happen
run leadership programs to deliver the programs or projects we have developed, such as Blak Majik

Have worked with organisations such as:

Australian Red Cross
Queensland Community Housing Coalition
SEQ Regional Indigenous Housing Organisation
TAFE
Pyjama Foundation
New Indigenous businesses

For more information contact Suzanne Thompson on 0409 343 418 and include the postal address as well PO Box 258 Annerley Qld 4103, yolie@aapt.net.au

BOHICA consulting

BOHICA Consulting delivers honest and pragmatic strategic marketing and communications advice and support within a set budget. This includes membership development and fundraising within the marketing function. Our principal has over 25 years of experience building successful programs in over 32 different industries, including innumerable professional associations.

Practicing strategic integrated marketing and communications, we utilize the tools of research, public and media relations, graphic design, political relations, advertising and fund raising/social responsibility. We provide access to senior experienced professionals who work hands on with clients, allowing clients to only pay for what they need to reach outcomes.
We work on project fees only. No surprises on fees..ever. Through our extensive experience - albeit on three continents - USA, UK and Australia - we are able to cut straight through the 'riff raff'. We are known to deliver the goods every time, on budget, by deadline.

Need some no obligation free advice?

Contact: Laurie Staub
BOHICA Consulting
(tel) 03 9889 0606
(Mob) 0419 58 5018
(email) lstaub@bohicaconsulting.com
(web) www.bohicaconsulting.com
We'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Performance health checks for boards and management committees!

Want to make your board more effective?
Are your meetings long and don't seem to resolve issues?
Is there confusion regarding board member and management roles and responsibilities?

In addition to providing a wide range of management consultancy services, Focus at Work offers cost effective performance health checks for boards and management committees. Using tools appropriate to the non-profit sector and your organisation, we will assist you in identifying how to improve your governance and operations including strategy, compliance and risk management.

Our packages include a feedback workshop, and a performance improvement action plan.

The Principal of Focus at Work, Kerryn Newton, has Masters qualifications in Law, Business Administration and Arts, and has been awarded the Company Directors' Diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Contact: Kerryn Newton, Director
Tel: 0408 735529
Email: info@focusatwork.com.au
Web: www.focusatwork.com.au

Heads Together

80 Grieve Parade, Altona VIC 3018
Tel: +61 (0)3 9398 2974
Email: bdwatson@headstogether.com.au
Web: www.headstogether.com.au
Contact: Bruce Watson

We're different. Rather than misidentifying a symptom of a problem as the actual problem, our community-minded, integrated approach to problem-solving leads to practical, long term solutions.

Argenti Strategic Planning System (Registered Facilitator)
Curriculum and training
Reviews and evaluation
Coaching and mentoring
Research and imagination
Communication and clarity
Fundraising and sponsorship
Management and governance
Learning and continuing education
Problem-solving and group facilitation

Success Stories

Facilitated strategic thinking and planning - Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre
"The facilitated strategic plan has been and continues to be a great success."
Jill Bilston, Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre, Altona, Victoria
Facilitation of problem-solving session - Mayfield Education Centre
"Thanks very much for the way you facilitated yesterday's activity - I was greatly impressed with the way you handled it. My co-manager wants to convey her appreciation as well."
Peter Bruhn, Education Manager, Mayfield Education Centre, Hawthorn, Victoria

Free consultations:
We'll come to your place of business for a free, no-obligation one hour assessment consultation. Simply contact us to arrange an appointment.

Jeito Board Assessment Pty

Jeito is a global services company, whose focus is on governance products & services, pioneering the delivery of Web enabled, self assessments of Boards of directors, since 2003. Our assessments are based on our belief that Boards are best able to gauge their own performance and delivery over the Web is to ensure ease of access and confidentiality.
Our experience in assessing Boards in the not for profit sector is based on our teaming arrangement with the Association for the Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) in the UK, to deliver assessments for their not for profit members against the 'Governance Code for the Voluntary Community Sector'.

Our assessments cover the Performance and Skills of the Board, Trustees (peer), Chair, CEO, Committees, Management and include consulting feedback sessions to review the findings.

Contact: Martin Gray
Tel:61 2 9965-3732
E-mail: jeito@optusnet.com.au
Web: www.jeito.com.au
Jeito Pp/l: 119 Willoughby Road
Crows Nest, Sydney, NSW, 2065

Lander and Associates Consulting Pty Ltd

An ethical practice with 30 years experience, we aim to make a difference.

Strategic leadership and planning
Trust fund and Board governance
Community development
Fundraising
Training
Public relations, marketing and communication

PO Box 226 Pymble NSW 2073
Mob: 0419 352 803
Email: klander@bigpond.net.au

Call or email Ken Lander for a free consultation.

LifeMastery (Aust) Pty Ltd

LifeMastery (Aust) Pty Ltd is an international practice dedicated to empowering Boards, CEO's and Organisations to cultivate and expand consciousness capabilities that in turn increase accountability, strategic position, and the power to choose and implement the future they want. We are recognised internationally as innovative providers of governance and executive leadership knowledge and strategies.

17 Gordon Grove, Malvern, VIC 3144
Tel: 03 9509 9529 Fax: 03 9509 9529

Email: bowman@lifemastery.com.au
Web: www.lifemastery.com.au
Contact: Steven Bowman, Managing Director

Mariri Consulting

Being prepared for the various futures that may come your way in the long term helps your organisation to have foresight and anticipate change long before it may occur. Experienced futurist Robin Gunston can work with you to plan for uncertainty and reduce your future risks. An accomplished provocative speaker Robin is available to for your AGM, strategic planning forum or your next conference.

Email Robin at robin.gunston@gmail.com or
Phone +64-027 220 4186
Website: http://nzfuturist.blogspot.com

Newfangled Ideas

Newfangled Ideas provides a range of training and consultancy services to health and community organisations and government departments. These services include the following;
> Calendar of national manager/supervisor training
> In-house training
> External Supervision/Coaching (manager and clinical)
> EAP/Counselling Services
> Team Development
> Service Evaluation

NI has extensive experience in this field and is chosen for their extraordinary commitment to quality. We ensure that our services are relevant to your work and recognise the people within your organisation are a valuable resource. NI assists managers and employees to recognise obstacles to growth and find solutions that utilise existing potential.

Training Programs include topics such as;

New Manager
Advanced Supervision
Managing Troubled Teams
Tools for Personal Productivity

Newfangled Ideas uses the most current management approaches and research to find effective solutions to your problems.

For more information contact NI;
P. 0414344013
E. enquiries@newfangled.org
W. www.newfangled.org

Rosemarie Tweedie

What?
Specialises in reviewing and evaluating programs, staff satisfaction, services and organisations.
Why?
To identify ways to improve; to measure actual goals and outcomes; assess against 'best practice'; get stakeholder feedback; review priorities.
Clients include: Redkite and Ronald McDonald House Charities
Tel 02 9427 0680
Email: rrtweedie@pacific.net.au
Contact: Rosemarie Tweedie, Social Worker

Not For Profit Consultancy Services

25 years experience working with non-profit organisations led to the establishment of Not-For-profit Consultancy Services.
Qualifications of staff include:

Graduate Certificate in Philanthropic & Non-profit Management
Bachelor of Commerce
Certificates - Assessment and Workplace Training, Small Business Management and Administration, and Workplace Health and Officer's Course
Memberships - National Institute of Accountants and previously Regional Council of CPA Australia

Our public Accountancy firm offers affordable services to not-for-profits, including:

Audits
Report and submission writing
Budgeting, strategic and business planning
Training services that include MYOB and GST. (Our knowledge of taxable supplies ensures all input tax credits are claimed.)
Assistance with policies and procedures to meet accreditation and other compliance issues including ITEC, DGR and PBI

Located in Townsville, services available Australia-wide.
Contact: Jean Stone, Director
Tel: 04 2205 3911
Email: nfpcs1@bigpond.net.au
12 Jermyn St Hermit Park QLD 4812

Partners in Practice

Partners in Practice is a research and consulting service established to promote effective social change through research, evaluation and collaboration. Our services facilitate social change by influencing how change efforts are initiated, designed, and experienced:
. Consultation to guide organisational and community change initiatives
. Program evaluation, helping services to adopt innovative but realistic approaches
. Research, identifying emerging trends in the literature; working across sectors to get at the core of community concerns; supporting in-house action research, planning and evaluation

Working in partnership with your organisation, PiP will help you to balance program effectiveness, organisational capacity and community collaboration to achieve greater social impact.
PiP is committed to the viability of the community service sector. Organisations that engage in collaboration and evidence based practice demonstrate improved capacity to change and develop internally. They are also more likely to be able to lead and influence social change within the community.

Contact Lesley Cook, Director
Partners in Practice
Blackboro Associates Pty Ltd
PO Box 312 Galston NSW 2159
Email partnersinpractice@bigpond.com
Telephone 02 96531416

Resolve Consulting Group

Resolve Consulting Group seeks to Equip, Develop and Sustain Not For Profits through the provision of high quality cost effective Governance, Leadership and Financial Management Solutions. Resolve is able to assist your organisation in a range of ways whether it be Board training including our unique community based Governance model, assisting with Strategic Planning or undertaking financial and administrative reviews to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your NFP.

Level 2, 131 Donnison Street, GOSFORD NSW 2250
PO Box 606, Gosford NSW 2250
Tel: +61 (0)2 4324 4800 Fax: +61 (0)2 4322 2253
Email: mail@resolveconsulting.net
Web: www.resolveconsulting.net

Contact Paul Campey or David Bartlett at Resolve to discuss your needs and to receive a no obligation proposal. From 30 July 2007 we will also have an office in Melbourne.

Roberts Management Concepts Pty Ltd

Governance and management of not-for-profit organisations
Tendering and outsourcing/sub-contracting, Submissions
Developing project teams
Developing partnerships, strategic alliances, networks

PO Box 51, Toorak, VIC 3142
Tel: +61 (0)3 9827 7997 Fax: +61 (0)3 9827 7571
Email: jean@jeanroberts.com.au
Web: www.jeanroberts.com.au
Contact: Jean Roberts

Voice Project

Organisational Surveys & Diagnosing Culture, Leadership & Passion. Our purpose is "improving organisations by giving people a voice".

We're a research and consulting company based in Macquarie University, Sydney, delivering staff surveys (e.g. engagement / climate / culture surveys, 360-degree leadership surveys) and client / member surveys.

In partnership with not-for-profit organisations we have developed award-winning HR benchmarks for the NFP sector, enabling comparisons of your organisation with others in your sector and industry.

Our reports help you change your organisation. They provide immediately valuable, useful results that identify the 'drivers' of employee passion and progress towards organisational objectives, and enable you to target precise interventions to priority areas.

Our track record:

250,000 people have been "given a Voice".
We've surveyed as few as 30 participants and as many as 30,000.
Deep, professional understanding of HR and management practices in the NFP sector, including surveys of volunteers and supported employees.
Second-to-none quality of service with a 25% discount for charities.

Voice Project
Lvl 2, BD Building
4 Research Park Dr
Macquarie University
Sydney, Australia
p: +61 2 8875 2800
www.voiceproject.com.au
e: enquiries@voiceproject.com.au