Not-For-Profit Know-How: Understand your responsibilities and lead with confidence

The not-for-profit sector thrives on passion and purpose, but even the most dedicated leaders need more than good intentions. Managing a charity, membership organisation or community enterprise carries the same legal responsibilities, challenges and risks as any business.

Not-for-Profit Know-How is your practical guide to building a compliant, ethical and sustainable organisation. Packed with real-world insight, it demystifies complex legal and governance responsibilities and gives you the tools to lead with assurance and authority.

This book will help you:

• Choose the right legal structure for your not-for-profit - and understand the accompanying duties, regulations and reporting requirements
• Run a compliant organisation that thrives in its day-to day operations
• Work effectively with your team while staying on the right side of employment law
• Strengthen governance across every area of your organisation
• Build confidence as a not-for-profit leader who combines purpose with professionalism to make a lasting difference

Kirstie York is the CEO of Cygnul Limited, which offers complete remote office services to not-for-profits, charities and professional membership associations. She began working with not-for-profits in 2011, first in membership services and rapidly progressing to become a trusted advisor to the board. Kirstie’s mission is to support not-for-profits in balancing their passion-driven work with the day-to-day demands of operations and organisational structure. Her one-to-one mentoring has evolved into short, practical training courses and a vibrant membership community.