Future-proofing the under pressure NFP sector

Meriem Idris CPA knows how to do more with less. As CFO of GenWest, a not-for-profit organisation delivering services to redress gender inequity and help victim-survivors of family violence in Melbourne’s west, she is adept at making every dollar stretch.

In the 2022-23 financial year, GenWest distributed A$3.4 million in flexible support packages as part of its family violence service to help cover the costs associated with relocation, schooling, household appliances and clothing.

However Idris sees further challenges on the horizon, with government funding becoming increasingly competitive, especially for small to medium organisations that rely on grants to help cover their operational costs and implement programs.

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