Boards of non-profit companies must be vigilant about who they appoint as directors and do proper screening.
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There is no clear evidence that new regulations intended to crack down on ‘illegal behaviour’ are even needed. Most not-for-profit organisations are law-abiding and heavily regulated.
The failure of for-profit long-term care homes to protect residents during the pandemic is well-known. But non-profits also under-performed governments in preventing COVID-19 deaths.
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Probation services in the UK are straining under a system that prioritises profit above rehabilitation.
A new government program will create 10,000 work placements for undergraduates in only business and STEM subjects. Why not fund students to innovate in the social sector too?
If we continue to base our views of the charity sector on incorrect assumptions and perceptions we run the risk of doing considerable damage to a national asset.
Governments have come to realise that no one sector acting alone has the capacity or capability to solve complex social policy problems.
Constant staff rotations makes it difficult to pass on knowledge about an emergency situation.
Many critics have made outlandish claims, yet beyond the partisan noise there are legitimate concerns that deserve closer scrutiny.
Giving cash directly to the needy is a growing trend, but in most cases it’s not nearly as effective funneling donations through a charity with ‘boots on the ground.’
It’s National Volunteer Week, which celebrates the contributions of one in four Australians. Vounteering has 10 core features that should be considered to understand this integral part of our society.
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ANZSOG Adjunct Research Fellow, Curtin University
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Chair of History, Flinders University
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Professor, School of Accounting and Finance, UWA Business School, The University of Western Australia
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Senior Research Fellow, Curtin Not-for-profit Initiative, Curtin University
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Kautz-Uible Professor of Economics, University of Cincinnati
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Fisher Designated Professor of Accounting, The Ohio State University
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