Executive with a Cause with Tammy Ven Dange

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Julia Whitford, the CEO of the Australian Institute of Health and Safety.

You won’t want to miss this episode, where we get deep into the operations of the Australian Institute of Health and Safety.

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Erin Parker, Head of People and Infrastructure at RSPCA Victoria.

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Susan Davidson, CEO of the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA). https://www.adea.com.au/

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Olivia Thornton, CEO of Cricket ACT.

We hear from one of the few female CEOs of a major sporting body in the Australian Capital Territory. Olivia shares her insights into guiding a sport towards the future whilst addressing its past.

Olivia explains her transition from high-performance athlete to CEO and the similarities she’s found in building successful teams. She explains the importance of recognising strengths and weaknesses and complementing these skill sets.

As a state body, we learn how Cricket ACT engages multiple stakeholders and partners to achieve its objectives, the benefits of accessing shared services with other state bodies, and the resources of its governing body, Cricket Australia.

Like many organisations, though, Cricket ACT has recognised the relevance of diversifying its revenue streams, and Olivia outlines how she has engaged in partnerships to support this.

We also hear about the challenges of inheriting the financial implications of the National Redress Scheme and how the organisation has implemented policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for its community.

Finally, we learn how cricket stays relevant by offering multiple programs and formats to meet changing societal tastes and how organisations need to be resourceful and nimble to manage these changes.

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IT in PLAIN ENGLISH

In this week’s segment, Tammy answers the question, “Why are ransomware attacks increasing?”

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Watch our Interview with Simone Clarke, CEO of UN Women Australia.

CREDITS:

Thanks to the entire team at Lonsdale St. Studio. Thanks also to our Digital Content Creator, Laura Kleinrahm.

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Chris Hatherly of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.

Like many Not for Profits, The Academy’s funding sources include government grants. Chris shares his experience adjusting to changes in government funding models and how the organisation is reducing their reliance on a source that can change with government agendas.

Chris also talks about the organisation’s transition from a secretary to a CEO approach and how they manage to work with high-profile members to create a cohesive strategy for lobbying. We hear how regular, coordinated efforts are more successful than once-off interactions with policy-makers, and Chris provides further tips on how to build influential relationships with government members.

Finally, Chris explains how he has tailored Salesforce to handle their complex member election process and the benefits of customising the platform for grant management. Chris also outlines his interest in innovative employee benefits, as Not for Profits face the continual challenge of attracting quality talent in a competitive labour market.

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IT in PLAIN ENGLISH

In this week’s segment, Tammy answers the question, “What is a VPN?”

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If you love insightful podcasts on topical issues (you obviously do if you’re here), you might also like the Academy’s own podcast, Seriously Social. Hosted by award-winning journalist Ginger Gorman, this podcast delves into some of the critical issues facing our society, drawing on the expertise of the Academy’s expert Fellows, as well as representatives from business and the community. Find out more here  www.seriouslysocial.org.au

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CREDITS

Thanks to the entire team at Lonsdale St. Studio. Thanks also to our Digital Content Creator, Laura Kleinrahm.

Tammy Ven Dange is a former charity CEO, Not for Profit Board Member and IT Executive. Today she helps NFPs with IT and data decisions with her business, Roundbox Consulting.    https:/roundboxconsulting.com.au

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Simone Clarke, the CEO of UN Women Australia.

As we celebrate International Women's Day this year, Simone shares her insights on the importance of this day and the work that UN Women Australia is doing to empower women and girls globally and domestically.

Simone has had a long career working in Not for Profits, especially in the fundraising space and including on the other side with foundational donors. In this episode, she addresses the misconception that fundraising is free. We chat about managing partner expectations and the burden of government funding compliance, and with this, the dependencies and challenges of competing investment needs, particularly in technology.

You won’t want to miss this episode - a true fundraising masterclass, particularly on how to work with corporate partners.

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IT in PLAIN ENGLISH

In this week's episode of ‘IT in Plain English’, we're exploring the question, ‘What is AI or artificial intelligence?' While these AI tools offer numerous benefits, it's important to be aware of their limitations and response accuracy, ensuring you apply the same critical lens you would to any human-generated work.

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You can submit your question to Tammy Ven Dange by messaging her on LinkedIn, and maybe she’ll answer it on the show.

CREDITS

Thanks to our Producer, Nick Whatman, and the entire team at Lonsdale St. Studio. Thanks also to our Digital Content Creator, Laura Kleinrahm.

Tammy Ven Dange is a former charity CEO, Not for Profit Board Member and IT Executive. Today she helps NFPs with IT and data decisions with her business, Roundbox Consulting.  https:/roundboxconsulting.com.au

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Bill Patrick, CEO of The Outback Car Trek. https://www.outbackcartrek.com.au/

Flying Doctors, all with minimal staff? In this week’s episode, Tammy hears from Bill Patrick about recognising your volunteer’s skillsets, the mammoth logistical challenge of the Outback Car Trek, and how they support remote communities. 

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In this week’s segment, Tammy is asked, ‘what is a no-code platform’?

Designed to allow users to create apps without a technical background, these no-code platforms may help internal operations such as automating processes. However, are they as simple as their marketing messages claim?

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Thanks to our Producer, Nick Whatman, and the entire team at Lonsdale St. Studio. Thanks also to our Digital Content Creator, Laura Kleinrahm.

Tammy Ven Dange is a former charity CEO, Not for Profit Board Member and IT Executive. Today she helps NFPs with IT and data decisions with her business, Roundbox Consulting.    https:/roundboxconsulting.com.au

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Kate Luke, co-founder of Little Oak Sanctuary. https://www.littleoaksanctuary.org/

Kate and James didn't mean to start a farm animal sanctuary, but a little pig changed everything.

We learn how they transitioned from a “tree change” to their current 200-acre farm with the hundreds of animals they care for today while enduring the challenges of climate change. From bushfires, the Pandemic and now floods, Kate explains how the organisation has focused on future-proofing from a financial and infrastructure perspective with no government funding.

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In this week's segment, Tammy answers the question, "Does it matter which Microsoft 365 licence I buy?" The short answer is YES!

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Thanks to our Producer, Nick Whatman, and the entire team at Lonsdale St. Studio. Thanks also to our Digital Content Creator, Laura Kleinrahm.

Tammy Ven Dange is a former charity CEO, Not for Profit Board Member and IT Executive. Today she helps NFPs with IT and data decisions with her business, Roundbox Consulting. https://roundboxconsulting.com.au

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Louise Baxter, CEO of Starlight Children's Foundation Australia. https://www.starlight.org.au/ 

Starlight helps sick children find happiness while they are in hospitals. And underneath this mission lies a sophisticated operation. From earning the "Employer of Choice" badge to using technology to streamline their processes and support employee recognition, there are many leadership lessons that Louise shares throughout this episode.

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Internal investments are always a tricky balance, especially for IT. In this week's segment, Tammy answers the question, 'When is it time to upgrade your system?'

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Thanks to our Producer, Nick Whatman, and the entire team at Lonsdale St. Studio. Thanks also to our Digital Content Creator, Laura Kleinrahm.

Tammy Ven Dange is a former charity CEO, Not for Profit Board Member and IT Executive. Today she helps NFPs with IT and data decisions with her business, Roundbox Consulting.    https:/roundboxconsulting.com.au

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Brett Wilson, CIO of Red Cross Australia. https://www.redcross.org.au/

Few charities have a Chief Information Officer (CIO). In fact, many don’t even have an IT department. So how does the CIO of one of the largest national charities in Australia manage IT risks while dealing with skill shortages and increasing business needs?

You won’t want to miss this episode as Tammy and Brett discuss these challenges and more.

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Thank you for listening to the Executive with a Cause podcast.

Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel to hear how other Not for Profit and Social Enterprise leaders run their operations.

In this week’s segment, Tammy answers the question, "What is the metaverse?’"

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Thanks to our Producer, Nick Whatman, and the entire team at Lonsdale St. Studio. Thanks also to our Digital Content Creator, Laura Kleinrahm.

Tammy Ven Dange is a former charity CEO, Not for Profit Board Member and IT Executive. Today she helps NFPs with IT and data decisions with her business, Roundbox Consulting. https://roundboxconsulting.com.au