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Risk Management

Not-for-profit organisations must manage their governance and operational risks.

UNDERSTANDING RISKS THAT MAY IMPACT YOUR ASSOCIATION
  • Association committees or Boards must grasp potential risks affecting association performance.
  • Ensure effective risk management strategies, policies, and plans are in place.
  • Confidence in managing legal or strategic risks is crucial.
  • Consider establishing a risk management subcommittee if resources allow.
  • Subcommittee should include a Board member and skilled association member representatives. Their role is to review supplier contracts, conduct due diligence, and offer recommendations based on risk assessments.
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AES Association Executives Tool Kit

The AES Association Executives Tool Kit has been developed for use by leaders of not-for-profit associations within Australia. It covers all aspects of managing an association and is designed to be used by Boards, committees and staff as a resource to assist them in the growth and development of their association. It includes detailed information on the various aspects of strategic planning, including how to develop a mission statement, vision, goals, objectives and more.

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Your Association And Managing Copyright
Published July 29, 2021

Your Association And Managing Copyright

I recently spoke to AES Legal Advisor John Crosby about how Copyright can apply to associations and some things to watch out for.

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Conference and Event Cancellations Call for Cashflow Evaluation
Published March 24, 2020

Conference and Event Cancellations Call for Cashflow Evaluation

In the wake of COVID-19, many events across the world have been cancelled or postponed in an attempt to mitigate the spread of the virus. If your association or not-for-profit had its annual conference, member events, or training courses coming up, you have likely cancelled these events by now.

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Risk Management & Business Continuity in the Face of Coronavirus
Published March 11, 2020

Risk Management & Business Continuity in the Face of Coronavirus

As the novel coronavirus – COVID-19 – situation continues to develop and emerge, it is becoming increasingly apparent that it would be wise for businesses and associations to implement risk management plans in order to reduce business losses, minimise recovery time and generally improve business continuity.

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What You Need to Know About ASIC and ARBNs
Published June 21, 2018

What You Need to Know About ASIC and ARBNs

One of the services that AES has offered to associations for a number of years is the provision of an interim CEO. Often, this service is utilised by association boards that are in a transition phase, defined by the recruitment of a new CEO.
Published May 16, 2018

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