Hannah Andrevski of Roundabout Canberra

Executive with a Cause with Tammy Ven Dange

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Hanna Andrevski, CEO and Founder of Roundabout Canberra.

From identifying a market gap whilst on maternity leave, Hanna Andrevski takes us through her evolution as a start-up charity founder. From building good boards and the value in learning from others to utilising technology as a Not for Profit. Roundabout Canberra is truly a best practice case study for a small charity.

Without a background in fundraising, Hanna came to terms with her initial reservations about ‘asking for money’ and how she now appreciates the value charities provide is worthy of financial support. Also related to funding, we discuss balancing a mission with financial sustainability and why the organisation has avoided the common op-shop model for their donated goods. From the rapid formation of Roundabout Canberra, Hanna acknowledges the benefits of having established ‘sister orgs’ in other states to provide policy and procedural advice when starting. We also learn how Roundabout collaborates with other organisations to minimise donation waste. Finally, we hear how they used a technology grant to help them efficiently manage volunteers, inventory and orders online.

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IT in Plain English

In today’s episode, Tammy explains the differences between two roles that are often confused - Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer. Although both roles are uncommon within Not for Profits due to the cost of these specialised skills, Tammy identifies the key differences in internal or external capability-building and the value they can offer your organisation, even if outsourced.

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Links & Resources

• Visit Roundabout’s website
• There are 'sister orgs' in most states:
  • VIC - St Kilda Mums
  • NSW - Mummies Paying it Forward
  • QLD - Baby Give Back
  • TAS - Tassie Mums
  • SA - Treasure Boxes
  • WA - Little Things for Tiny Tots
• Connect with Hanna on Linkedin
• How to Help - Items can be donated during operating hours at Roundabout’s space in Holt - 80 Beaurepaire Crescent, Holt. They particularly need donations of the following items: Winter clothing for older children (ages 5-16), Double prams, Winter linen and consumables, e.g. nappies, wipes, and toiletries.

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 strategic IT decisions with her business, Roundbox Consulting.