Committee Training for Community Organisations

Stephen Allen

Steve Allen is an accounting and financial management practitioner and academic. He has management experience across several public sector organisations and has served on the boards of several not-for-profit organisations. He is a skilled presenter and has led seminars for a range of public and private sector organisations both internationally and within Australia. He has a keen interest in the governance of not-for-profit organisations in Tasmania and presents a unique approach to understanding the financial aspects of not-for-profit governance.

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Donna Bain

Donna Bain has over 25 years of experience in not for profit association management including voluntary positions on boards in the adult and community education sector and the disability sports sector. Currently the General Manager of Self Help Workplace, Donna also holds a number of committee and board positions, including Vice Chairperson of NDS (National Board), State Chair of the NDS Tasmania State Committee, Vice President of TADES (Tasmanian Association of Disability Employment Services) and Chair of the Tamar Community Peace Trust. Donna’s areas of interest include association management, policy and advocacy, as well as not for profit governance education and systems. Donna is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors course and member of the AICD.

 

Ella Dixon

Ella Dixon has extensive experience in not for profit management. Prior to taking up the position as CEO of the Migrant Resource Centre (Northern Tasmania), Ella was the Regional Manager of the Community Development Division (Department of Premier and Cabinet) and worked in local government. In these roles, she has assisted numerous associations including small sporting clubs and community groups in strategic planning and governance issues. Ella has been a member of several committees and boards, and been on the receiving end of advice, making her aware of the responsibilities of decision makers and the level of information they seek. She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors