The election campaign has now officially commenced, so what comes next for government engagement? Neil Pharoah identifies the three attributes that help organisations achieve funding, policy, or legislative goals.

The social sector needs to find the will to drive politicians to deliver funding and policy decisions that will lead us to build back better, write Neil Pharaoh and Angus Crowther.

We need to be less self-righteous about our own viewpoints. Connect with people who disagree, and share empathetic discussions with those who have different views.

Neil explains what caretaker means for social purpose organisations and what opportunities exist during this time.

We are in the midst of a number of electoral redistributions - but why should you care, and what does it have to do with the social purpose sector?

Take a few moments to check the most common mistakes social purpose organisations make when it comes to advocacy, campaigning and engagement with government.

Neil looks at why the social purpose sector needs to be aware of astroturfing and shares advice on how to spot it and how best to manage it.

Is your social purpose organisation part of the Old Guard or the New Guard? Depending on which side of the line you sit, you could stand to win or lose in a post-COVID lobbying era.

Many NFP and social purpose organisations unwittingly find themselves on lobbyist registers. It is critical you check to see whether you are also in this situation.