The website ourcommunity.com.au is proving to be a brilliant resource for community groups across Australia. It doesn't matter how big or small these groups are, the fact remains that this initiative is helping many communities access a wealth of ideas, information and options.
For example, I have noticed in the past that community and not-for-profit groups have suffered over the years from a lack of financial information. Questions often plague small groups such as:
- Where can we find money?
- How can we help the Treasurer to manage the paperwork?
- What the process is for achieving Deductible Gift Recipient Status with the Australian Tax Office?
- What kinds of fundraising tips and hints should we be looking at?
All the resources and information to answer these questions - and more - can be found at the ourcommunity website. Highly Recommended is the Community Treasurer's Guide, available as a .pdf to download for free from the website. You will need the free application Adobe Reader in order to read .pdf documents and that can be easily downloaded from here.
The site itself is enormous - even by internet standards! There are coloured tabs that lead the individual through to themed "rooms" - for want of a better word - to where related topics can be searched.
Individuals are also well catered for with the fantastic giving project through the Australian Giving Centre (www.givenow.com.au). Donating via the internet is a huge phenomenom that is set to become the normal way of giving to charity in the future!
A large Policy Bank has samples of policies to assist Committees and boards manage more effectively. There are literally hundreds of help sheets available!
Aussie Community groups and Not-for-profit organisations are encouraged to browse the ourcommunity website and bookmark it for ease of access.
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