Minerva

About

We're the Experts that Specialise in Not for Profit groups, charities and fundraisers. You are already busy doing your day job, and making your organisation a success. Don't let all the hard work be undone, and don't give the government any reason to investigate you or your organisation. Let Australia's leading authority on Not for Profit management help you manage your organisation's affairs. Whether you are small, medium-sized or large, you can afford to have Minerva help you become more successful. All the time. Australia Wide. Minerva Security: How many people do you know who have said that they will never help manage a Not for Profit entity again? How may friendships have been ruined, and how many reputations have been easily blackened? And how many do you know who said they have no real confidence that the money they give is properly spent? When you ask Minerva to unobtrusively help you and your organisation, your members, donors and stakeholders can have confidence in you. We help you put in place the methods of administration, funds use, marketing and accountability that lets everyone have confidence in your integrity, and confidence to continue supporting your organisation. Formation of Charity, Club, Society or Association: The single most important thing is get it right, right at the start. The constituent documents evidencing the formation of your entity are so important. The right entity inspires trust and confidence in your organisation, from donors, through to members and other stakeholders. See us for our fixed price formation service. Fundraising Negotiation and Licensing: Fundraisers usually take a percentage of the funds raised for your organisation, whether or not they also charge a retainer. Its important that you have Minerva on your side when concluding an arrangement with your fundraiser. We will help you select the fundraiser that brings the most benefit to you and we will make sure that you have the necessary licences and approvals in place. Accounting and tax, funds management: Do you meet the requirements to be a Not for profit entity. Are you exempt from income tax? Can people who make donations to your entity get a tax deduction? What does your entity need to do in relation to Income tax, Fringe Benefits Tax, GST, payroll tax? Do you know what government registrations and approvals you need? Do you know what happens to you if they are not obtained? Proper financials and financial management not only let you sleep at night, they help generate confidence in you and your organisation. Technology: Technology is a critical part of any successful operation, we can provide consultancy and software development for all your technology needs. This includes website development, PC software development for specific data collection needs and mobile computing development for handheld devices such as PDA's and mobile phones. Our website development can range from simple to complex sites that allows you to choose from a range of features such as online money collection, online shopping, newsletters and even mobile phone logos and ringtones for donations. Ask about our one price development service. Human Resources and Payroll: Do you have employees? Do you have contractors? Minerva helps you meet your requirements with government authorities and protect the interests of your staff and stakeholders. Insurance: Depending on what is appropriate, the right risks are managed properly. Marketing and Events, Government Relations: After your fundraisers have done the job, you need to think how you most effectively deploy your funds to meet your objectives. Efficiency. Focus. Skill. Commitment. We're here to make you successful and protect your organisation's name and reputation. That's not just our reason for being. Its our passion. Brand and Trade Mark Services: Even though you're in the Not for Profit industry, today's consumers and potential donors are competed for by an astonishing array of good causes, and funds. Stakeholders want to know that the organisation that they are connected with is properly managed, and is professionally differentiated from the other good causes that are out there. Do we wish it were otherwise? Maybe so. But is it? No. Proper management of your organisation's name and reputation and its associated goodwill is as important whether you are a small local association or club as it is if you a large international charity. Legal and Contracts: We can arrange legal review and drafting services for all your legal and contract needs such as purchase agreements, premises leases, employment and contractor agreements, membership agreements, rules and regulations, trust deeds- and more.