The Tanck Blog
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What 2021 will bring for government engagement
Five predictions for social purpose engagement and advocacy for the coming year.
The 12 days of advocacy
A government engagement version of the festive classic “The 12 days of Christmas”.
A very Thatcher-berg budget signals tougher times
Neil looks at the spin, the substance and the impact of Tuesday's Federal budget for the social purpose sector.
Will 2021 be the year of business astroturfing?
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.
Your organisation has some major opportunities this year. Do you know what they are?
Being attentive to the election framework (and budget cycles) is critical for policy, funding or legislative change – it also helps if you know what you want.
The missing COVID modelling: How for-purpose can fill the void
The social sector is uniquely positioned to take a medium to long term view on issues - and we need to start raising discussions ahead of the curve.
The new political power emerging in the COVID storm
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.
Lobbying in the age of COVID-19
Why you should use this time to position your organisation, to get the assistance you and your communities need during this unprecedented period.
Is your social purpose organisation on the lobbyist register?
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.