What Community Council For Australia does

Community Council for Australia (CCA) is an independent, member-based charity peak body established in 2010 in Barton, ACT by a group of like-minded not-for-profit CEOs who contributed their own resources to create a national advocacy vehicle. CCA's stated mission is to build flourishing communities by enhancing the work of Australia's charities and not-for-profit sector, primarily by reshaping the regulatory and policy environment in which the sector operates. It serves leading Australian charities and NFPs — including Australian Red Cross, Save the Children, Mission Australia, RSPCA Australia, Smith Family, Wesley Mission, AMP Foundation, WWF Australia, Volunteering Australia, and Philanthropy Australia among others — through a portfolio of peer leadership networks (CEO Forums, CFO Network, HR Senior Leaders' Network, Senior Policy Managers' Network, Digital Leaders' Network), intelligence publications (Daily Diary, The Community Advocate), policy submissions, and research output (notably the Australia We Want report series and the Impact Investing report).

CCA is not a technology company and operates no software platform, app, or API. Its product surface is services-based: advocacy, convening, research, and member communication delivered through the website, LinkedIn, media commentary, and direct member engagement. The revenue model is a seven-tier annual subscription fee structured by member turnover, ranging from $110 ex-GST (under $250K turnover) to $23,160 ex-GST (above $50M turnover), supplemented by project grants from AMP Foundation, Origin Foundation, Our Community and other partners. Key strategic achievements include successful advocacy for establishment of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) in 2012, defeat of subsequent repeal attempts, influence on the modern Charities Act, bipartisan appointment of an Assistant Minister for Charities, and customization of JobKeeper support for charities during COVID-19. The organization is led by CEO David Crosbie, chaired by Rev Tim Costello AO, governed by an elected board, and is independent of government funding.

Name

Community Council For Australia

Legal name

Community Council For Australia

Website

https://communitycouncil.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Community Council for Australia is an independent, member-based charity peak body established in 2010 that advocates for and convenes leading Australian charities and not-for-profits through policy submissions, leadership networks, and research publications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Canberra

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: CCA generates revenue through annual membership fees structured based on organization turnover. Fee tiers range from $110 ex-GST for organizations under $250K turnover to $23,160 ex-GST for organizations above $50M turnover. This membership-funded model ensures organizational independence.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CCA is a charity peak body that provides policy advocacy, sector leadership networks, research publications, and member communications for Australian charities and not-for-profit organisations. Its deliverables include peer leadership forums (CEO, CFO, HR, Policy, Digital Leaders networks), daily and weekly news analysis, federal policy submissions, and long-form research reports on sector sustainability and impact investing.

Product overview

The Community Council for Australia is a policy advocacy and member services organization, not a technology product company. It offers no unified software platform or modular product architecture. Instead, its service portfolio comprises: membership access to CCA Leadership Networks (CEO Forums, CFO Network, HR Network, Policy Managers' Network, Digital Leaders' Network), a daily intelligence briefing (Daily Diary), weekly commentary (Community Advocate), a library of research publications and policy submissions, and public awareness campaigns. These services are delivered through its website, direct engagement, and media channels rather than through software products or APIs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CCA Leadership Networks A suite of peer networks for member CEOs and senior staff facilitating leadership support and high-level discussion on issues affecting Australian charities and NFPs.
• Daily Diary newsletter A daily analysis briefing providing frank coverage of national context, issues, and news of interest to charity leaders in a two-minute read format.
• The Community Advocate A weekly commentary publication by CCA CEO David Crosbie covering sector issues and thought leadership, hosted on Pro Bono Australia / Community Directors news platforms.
• The Australia We Want Report Series A comprehensive report series tracking Australia's progress against values-based measures, with multiple reports documenting the state of the nation.
• Policy Submissions Federal budget submissions, inquiry responses, and policy position papers addressing regulatory reform, fundraising regulation, impact investing, and sector sustainability.
• Impact Investing – Making it happen report A research report sharing learning and recommendations from CEO forums on impact investing, providing 12 recommendations for NFPs and identifying seven areas for government action.
• Research and Resources library A collection of research reports, media releases, surveys, and policy documents available to members and the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully advocated for establishment of ACNC as world-leading charity regulator
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Life Without BarrierscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Key strategic partner supporting CCA initiatives including CEO forums on impact investing and the 2030 Blueprint for Australia's Charities project. CEO Claire Robbs has been instrumental in supporting sector development work.
• Origin FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided critical funding support for CCA activities including the It Takes a Village campaign and sector advocacy work. Partnered with CCA on the Australia We Want Solutions Forum.
• AMP FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenerous supporter making possible the Australia We Want Third Report. Contributed to funding CCA research and policy work.
• Social Ventures AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert partner in CCA's CEO forums on impact investing, providing knowledge and guidance on impact investment ecosystem development.
• Social OutcomesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert partner in CCA's CEO forums on impact investing, contributing expertise to sector capacity building.
• Koda CapitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert partner in CCA's CEO forums on impact investing, providing financial sector expertise.
• National Australia Bank (NAB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert partner in CCA's CEO forums on impact investing, contributing banking and finance sector expertise to impact investment ecosystem development.
• Our CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of planning forum for 2030 Blueprint for Australia's Charities at Our Community House. Denis Moriarty leads this member organization.
• PwC AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner and expert panelist in impact investing forums, contributing professional services expertise.
• Centre for Social ImpactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on research for The Australia We Want report series. Professor Kristy Muir and Axelle Marjolin contributed to research and analysis.
• Pro Bono AustraliacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner amplifying CCA work and CEO commentary. Karen Mahlab and team provide ongoing communications support.
• Justice ConnectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in #fixfundraising coalition and sector advocacy. Led by Fiona McLeay during the period referenced.
• Piazza ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner for Community Perceptions Survey (Charities) 2025, polling over 4,600 representative voters on charity sector issues.
• Australian Scholarships FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in sector development initiatives including the 2030 Blueprint planning process.
• Impact Investing AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in impact investing work, board involvement and sector development initiatives.
• Volunteering AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in sector development initiatives and collaborative advocacy for the charities and NFP sector.
• Philanthropy AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in sector development initiatives and collaborative advocacy including Blueprint development.
• Community Broadcasting Association of AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember organization and partner in sector initiatives. CEO Jon Bisset serves on CCA Board.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Australian Council of Social Service: ACOSS is Australia's national peak body for the community and social services sector, operating a member-based advocacy model almost identical to CCA's, focused on policy reform and convening social-purpose organisations nationally.
• National Council of Nonprofits (US): The US national network of nonprofit organisations, providing advocacy, research, and capacity-building for the charitable sector — the closest international analogue to CCA's role as a unified peak voice.
• Independent Sector (US): US national membership-based organisation that brings together nonprofits, foundations, and corporate giving programs to advocate for the charitable sector — closely mirrors CCA's convening and policy-advocacy model.
• National Council for Voluntary Organisations (UK): NCVO is the umbrella body for the UK's voluntary and charity sector, providing research, advocacy, and member services — structurally equivalent to CCA in scope and operating model.
• Our Community: Australian non-profit support organisation providing capacity-building, policy resources, and convening for community groups — a direct domestic peer and CCA partner in the 2030 Blueprint work.

Broad incumbents

• Philanthropy Australia: Australia's peak body for philanthropy and grantmaking, overlapping with CCA on sector advocacy and policy but specialising in funders rather than the broader charity and NFP universe.
• Volunteering Australia: Australia's peak body for volunteering, overlapping with CCA on sector advocacy and policy leadership but focused specifically on volunteer-involving organisations rather than the full charity sector.
• Charities Aid Foundation: International charity infrastructure provider offering donor services, research, and advocacy across multiple geographies — overlapping with CCA's research and policy work but operating at significantly larger scale and global footprint.

Regional players

• Australian Council for International Development: Australian peak body for international development NGOs and a CCA member organisation; operates an adjacent peak-body model focused on the international development sub-sector rather than the full domestic charity landscape.
• Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia: Australia's national peak body for multicultural and ethnic community organisations, providing policy advocacy and member services to a specific constituency — comparable peak-body structure, narrower membership scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ComCouncil

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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