The old adage that you catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar is never more correct than in the era of growing “cancel” culture. Remember, movements are created with open arms, not closed views.

An international bruising for Scotty from Marketing, Small Target affirmed from Albo, and The Greens and Palmer recycling old ambitions: the landscape for the next federal election is starting to be set.

Our Co-Founding Director, Neil Pharaoh, gives a rundown of election basics and shares some of the key questions that every for-purpose organisation needs to start thinking about in relation to the election.

A great event can make a big difference to political stakeholders. Our Co-Founding Director, Neil Pharaoh, shares some things to remember when thinking about your government engagement calendar for next year.

With a federal election likely in either December 2021 or March next year, it is time to get your own 100 day plan in order, writes Neil.

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.

The social purpose sector works in often very difficult and complex spaces. But as humans, we understand stories over divisive language, and imagery over facts. How can we effectively use these principles in advocacy?

Our brains are hardwired to seek out and remember negative information, which is why it’s so important for social purpose organisations to understand the power of framing.