ACNC Corporate Policy that sets out the delegation and authorisation powers provided by the ACNC Act, the instruments of delegation and authorisation, and instructions for authorised officers on the proper method of signing and executing documents that evidence the exercise of a statutory power.
This policy sets out how the ACNC will use social media to engage with charities and other stakeholders. This policy will guide Education and Public Affairs staff responsible for monitoring ACNC social media platforms (such as Facebook, X, LinkedIn and YouTube).
This report examines Australian charities that are involved in activities outside Australia and is based on the data provided by 38,341 charities that submitted a 2013 Annual Information Statement (AIS) by 30 June 2014.
The not-for-profit sector has been identified as vulnerable to the risk of misuse for the purpose of terrorism financing. It is important that charities use due diligence and have proper processes in place to ensure that their charitable funds are safe from misuse.
Charities that work overseas must be able to identify and manage risks, handle money safely and protect staff and beneficiaries. Overseas activities are often harder to monitor than activities in Australia and charities may be exposed to greater risks. If operating overseas, charities need to meet the External Conduct Standards, as well as the Governance Standards.
This guidance looks at corporate partnerships, including some of the considerations charities should have when seeking a partnership, the keys to successfully managing a partnerships across its entire lifecycle, and how to address any risks that may arise.
This guidance sets out to provide charities with advice on how to act responsibly when their fundraising activities engage with people in vulnerable circumstances.
