Executive with a Cause with Tammy Ven Dange

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with James Petesic, Co-Founder of PV Industries. https://www.pvindustries.com.au/

How does a young company maintain vision whilst ensuring financial viability? And how can the lifecycle of solar panels be better managed and tracked? In this episode we hear from Co-Founder, James Petesic on how he has maintained foundational values of his social enterprise whilst growing solar panel recycling venture, PV Industries.

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In this episode, Tammy is asked, ‘what is an iframe?

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• Connect with James on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-petesic-b2098491/

• Visit the PV Industries website https://www.pvindustries.com.au/

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 Martin Fisk, Chief Executive of Menslink. http://www.menslink.org.au

How do you enact societal change, whilst also growing the resources available to support this shift? In this episode, Tammy and Martin discuss funding efficiencies, board risk appetite and the positive multiplier effect of reducing the stigma associated with men’s mental health.

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In this week’s segment, Tammy answers the question, ‘what is encryption?’

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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 Jessica Macpherson OAM, Founder and CEO of Blaze your Trail https://blazeyourtrail.org/.

How did a request for a gift card spark a pursuit of automation, and what did migrant unemployment have to do with implementing digital transformation? In this episode we hear all about Jessica Macpherson’s digital journey, and how technology can support your organisation to achieve more, with less.

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In this week’s segment, Tammy answers the question ‘what is two-factor authentication?’. Two-factor authentication, or ‘2FA’ enhances your organisation’s security by requiring a sign-in confirmation when using certain applications. And to read the full summary, visit: https://roundboxconsulting.com.au/answers/ 

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 Alex Reynolds, General Manager of IT and Transformation at Australian HR Institute (AHRI) https://www.ahri.com.au/.

How can a resource-limited organisation manage transformation alongside Business as Usual (BAU)? And when should they take the leap into a multi-phase digital transformation? In this episode, Tammy chats with Alex Reynolds about managing an IT function without a traditional IT background, big-picture thinking and the universal pain of data migration.

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This week, Tammy answers the question, ‘what is a firewall?’. Smaller organisations reliant on 100% cloud-based operations may be able to rely on their vendor’s services. However, for those with their own servers or hosting virtual ones, you may need to evaluate your organisation’s risk.

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 Annabelle Daniel, CEO of Women’s Community Shelters.

Identifying a need and addressing it through sustainable impact is a goal for most organisations, but how often is it truly achieved, particularly in a crowded landscape? In today’s episode, we hear from Annabelle Daniel about applying her organisation’s unique grassroots franchise model, which partners with communities to deliver needs-based change in New South Wales.

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In this episode, we learn about SEO, or Search Engine Optimisation. Tammy explains what it is and why it’s so important when 75% of searchers only look at the first page of results. If you’re a Not for Profit looking to improve your search engine presence, consider applying for a Google Ads grant to increase your organisation’s searchability and online reach.

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• Connect with Annabelle on Linkedin
• Visit the Women’s Community Shelters website
• Learn more about the Walk the Talk school program
• Visit the Franchise Management System, Op Central’s website

• Watch our Episode 18 interview with Frances Crimmins of YWCA Canberra

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 strategic IT and data decisions with her business, Roundbox Consulting.

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Petr Adamek, CEO of Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN).

Not for Profits and the fast pace of start-up companies aren’t usually associated together. However, in this episode, we learn how they can complement each other and create economic benefits for both the company and the community as a whole.

Describing itself as ‘sector agnostic’, we hear how CBRIN fosters collaboration and innovation within the Canberra, Australia, community through initiatives such as its accelerator programs, hackathons, subsidised co-working space and networking events.

Petr also describes the unique challenges of being fully supported by the government, as well as the concept of expected “failure” in its industry. From an operational perspective, we also hear about the challenge of entrepreneurial employees, which could lead to shorter tenures as they potentially pursue their own start-up passions! Finally, Petr provides insights into measuring success, and the significant economical and societal benefits of investing in innovation. 

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In this edition of ‘IT in Plain English’, Tammy discusses two core major software investments, particularly for Registered Training Organisations (RTO): the Student Management Systems (SMS) and the Learning Management Systems (LMS). Whether you’re looking to upgrade an existing system, or curious about what’s possible, learn the foundations of how you can make an SMS or LMS work for your organisation.

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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 Grant Dodwell, Creative Director of Australian Theatre Live.

How can the experience of the theatre be made more accessible to those in regional communities, lower income or living with a disability? And how do you deliver your solution when it’s excluded from the existing guidelines of funding organisations? In this episode, Tammy chats with Grant Dodwell, multi-Logie Award winner and founder and Creative Director of Australian Theatre Live, about bringing the theatre to the people.

Grant has combined the beauty of the arts with the technological advancements of the digital age to deliver filmed theatre productions through roadshows and streaming channels to those who may not otherwise have the experience. We hear how this innovation didn’t fit with funding designed exclusively for screen or theatre. However, funding boosts during COVID-19 allowed the organisation to broaden their reach and expand their team.

Australian Theatre Live is a unique Not for Profit in their project-based operations, which causes funding challenges because each idea must be researched and pitched before securing financing. In addition, Grant also describes the nuances of philanthropy and how to deliver with integrity and an understanding of donors’ motivations. 

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In this week’s segment, Tammy explores Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and the value they can provide to NFP organisations. If you’re considering implementing a CRM for the first time, learn how they can improve your organisation’s efficiency.

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• Connect with Grant on Linkedin
• More about Grant Dodwell
• Visit Australian Theatre Live’s website

• Watch our interview with Simon Rowe of sleepbus
• Watch our interview with Jim Lynch of Zealandia

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 David Hubbard, Founding Director of CINCH Transform. 

Financial Operations may not be the most exciting component of running a Not for Profit, but it’s undeniably critical for an organisation’s sustainability and growth. In this episode, David explains how staff utilisation rates and pricing can impact your bottom line.

Related to this, we also hear how staff are an organisation's largest liability on the balance sheet, but their greatest asset, and the importance for leaders managing this. Finally, David stresses the need for reporting to provide the right information to reflect all areas of the organisation and support executive decision-making.

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What’s the difference between a data warehouse and a data lake, and which option should you choose? In this week’s segment, Tammy explains the pros and cons of each when choosing your approach.

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• Connect with David on Linkedin
• Visit the CINCH website

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 Frances Crimmins, CEO of YWCA Canberra.

Providing affordable housing, childcare services, and education opportunities would be a tall ask for multiple organisations. But for YWCA Canberra, it’s a sustainable business model that has allowed them to serve the Canberra Community for over ninety years. In this episode, we discuss topics such as advocacy without fear of government funding implications, investing in leaders and accepting when parties won’t agree.

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In this week’s segment, Tammy explores the question, ‘should my organisation upgrade to Windows 11?’ For most organisations, the answer is no. However, a more pressing consideration - ensure that you do not have any devices on Windows 8.1, as support ends for that version in January 2023.

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• Connect with Frances on Linkedin
• Visit the YWCA website
• Learn more about YWCA’s initiatives: Rentwell, She Leads, and They Lead

• Watch our interview with Carrie Leeson of Lifeline Canberra
• Watch our interview with Heidi Prowse of MIEACT

Thanks to our Producer, Nick Whatman, and 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 Debbie Saunders, founder and CEO of Wildlife Drones.

Pesky parrots inspired Dr Debbie Saunders to establish this innovative approach to animal tracking, which has evolved from a research project to a social enterprise. In this episode, we chat about her financing journey, deciding between an NFP or business model approach, data opportunities and expanding into the US market.

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This week’s segment answers the question, ‘What is an API or an Application Programming Interface?” If you find that your legacy systems are having difficulties sharing data, understanding this technical term may help you with investment decisions.

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• Connect with Debbie on Linkedin
• Visit Wildlife Drones’ website and read their case studies
• Follow Wildlife Drones on Facebook, Linkedin and YouTube

• Watch our interview with Jim Lynch of Zealandia