Networking Lunch (Canberra): Untangling the "not" in Not-For-Profit: How to Commercialise your Not-For-Profit Organisation
This event is now closed for online registrations, if you would like to attend please email events@ausae.org.au.
The Networking
We invite you to take a couple of hours out of your day to connect with others in the industry to discuss high level topics of real importance, develop new relationships and gain critical information. This is a rare opportunity to network with other senior management professionals from associations, charities and other non-profit organisations. Ample opportunity will be given for you to discuss issues and network with others.
The Topic
With many charities and not-for-profits experiencing a decline in donations and other funding sources, commercial activities can represent a valuable tool in ensuring the long-term financial viability of your organisation. However, there is still much uncertainty and misunderstanding regarding not-for-profits conducting for-profit commercial activities, and whether an organisation’s charity registration, or other tax concessions, will be placed at risk. Rather than exploring options of commercialising, not-for-profits in Australia continue to be held back by the belief that they should pursue their objects on a shoe string budget, and not make too much profit. This seminar will provide guidance on how not-for-profits can undertake commercial activities to ensure their ongoing viability and continue to pursue their objects in a changing sector.
If your charity or not-for-profit is considering undertaking commercial activities, don’t miss out on this seminar to have your questions answered, including:
1. Why commercialise?
2. What are the benefits and risks of commercialising your not- for-profit?
3. What are the legal requirements of commercialisation?
4. What are the limits on how your not-for-profit can spend its money?
5. How far is “too far” when it comes to commercialisation?
The Presenter
Vera Visevic, Partner, Mills Oakley Lawyers
Vera Visevic is a Partner and head of the Charity and Not-for-Profit team at national law firm, Mills Oakley Lawyers.
Mills Oakley has a genuine understanding of the not-for-profit sector and the increasingly complex legislative issues surrounding not-for-profits. Its dedicated team provides education, advice and specialist legal counsel to some of Australia’s leading not-for-profit organisations including charities, religious organisations, community groups and professional associations. Vera and her team expertly guide clients through the specific legal challenges facing their sector with simple, easy-to-understand language (not legal jargon) and a no-nonsense approach. The team at Mills Oakley are one of only a few specialised legal firms in Australia with the experience and know-how to provide advice and assistance to not-for-profits looking to undertake commercial activities. Their expertise in the not-for-profit field means they have first-hand knowledge of current issues affecting the sector and upcoming changes that may impact your organisation.
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