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Social capital is key in 2022 budget submissions
We’ve outlined the top five considerations for your budget submission, ensuring social capital is a priority when delivering return on investment.
Creating your winning government engagement strategy
With a wealth of experience in government relations, founder and CEO of Fifty Acres Jo Scard shares her key ingredients for a winning government engagement strategy.
What does the 2021 Census data mean for your NFP?
It’s been five long years in the waiting, but the results of the ABS Census are finally here. While there’s still a way to go before full insights into the data are known, we’re already seeing some crucial takeouts that not-for-profit organisations should consider when building their strategy.
Why strategic communications matters (now more than ever)
If your organisation has not yet delved into the world of effective communication, we’ve prepared a list of why doing so should be high on your priority list.
How to make your not-for-profit mark during elections
Our Founder and CEO, Jo Scard, recently featured alongside Meltwater’s Executive Account Manager Rohan Hora to explore insights from the federal government election, with Jo sharing key takeaways for not-for-profits looking to make an impact during an election campaign.
How not-for-profits can make an impact with communications
At Fifty Acres, we work with many not-for-profits on their communication, government relations strategies and media, and we’re ready to share some of our secrets about why communication matters now more than ever.
The federal election campaign is over: what did we learn?
For communicators, the federal election campaign trail highlighted the tactics that work and those that don’t.
Multicultural media is a strong engagement lever, not a gimmick
Mobinah Ahmad, Account Director at Fifty Acres, warns that neglecting multicultural media in favour of mainstream placement comes at a cost.
Get prepared for the federal election with our free webinar
With a federal election approaching, it’s time to get prepared. Join our free webinar on 28 February to learn how you can make sure your organisation is ready for the coming months – no matter the outcome of the poll.
Approaching the federal budget cycle: Ending the year with a clear vision for your NFP
If this is your first time preparing a pre-budget submission or you’re looking to sharpen your entry, Jo Scard, CEO and founder of Fifty Acres, has collated some handy tips to give organisations the best chance at achieving advocacy goals.
Expect the unexpected: How to respond to crisis, before it strikes
If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected. In an article for Pro Bono News, Jo Scard shares easy steps you can take to ensure your organisation has a bullet proof plan in place, before the unexpected happens.
Back to basics: Simple communications in a confusing climate
As a fallout of the pandemic, we’ve watched on as local, state, and federal governments wrestle with the consequences of inconsistent messaging.