Developing leaders for a better societyA not-for-profit initiative

Developing leaders for a better society
A not-for-profit initiative

Explore our scholarships

Kaplan Business School - Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration 2023

5 x full scholarships for the Kaplan Business School's MBA. Applications open April 2023

Australian Institute of Company Directors - Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors 2023/2024

200 fully funded scholarships for NFP leaders to access foundational governance education. Awarded in June 2023. Applications OPEN NOW closes Sunday, 23 April 2023.

Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Non-Profit Leadership – 2023

An exceptional opportunity to pursue research or study in the US as a Fulbright Scholar. OPEN NOW Closes 5 July 2023. Awarded in early 2024.

Kilfinan Australia Not-For-Profit Mentorship Scholarships

10 Mentorships available for senior not-for-profit executives and emerging leaders to be mentored by a senior corporate executive, providing invaluable support and personal growth, while improving cross sectoral understanding. Closed for 2023.

AGSL Doctor of Business Leadership 2023

40% scholarship to complete a Doctor of Business Leadership at AGSL at Torrens University Australia. Awarded for 2023. Applications OPEN NOW, close on 2 April 2023.

Disability Leadership Program 2023

Australian Institute of Company Directors and Australian Network on Disability partner to deliver 100 scholarships for leaders with disability. Closed for 2023.

Harvard Club of Australia - Ferris Family Fellowships 2023

Two non-profit fellowships to attend Harvard Business School, Boston, US. Opens 5 Dec 2022. Closed 5 Feb 2023. Awarded in July 2023.

2023 Not-For-Profit Leadership Awards

All award entries are self-nominated.

Outstanding Leader, Emerging Leader, Leadership in Talent Growth, Education Provider, Scholar and Wellbeing Governance categories
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What we do

Our Vision

To support Australia's not for-profit sector to deliver maximum social impact.

Our Mission

To enable professional development opportunities and thought leadership to increase the effectiveness of not-for profit organisations.

Our Purpose

To develop leaders for a better society.

Our Values

Transparency, Collaboration, Excellence, Integrity.

Partner with us

Partner with us to help not-for-profit leaders thrive.

Your support will help charities build capacity and deliver for their communities.
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See what our scholars say about their experience

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Katelin Haynes, Chief Executive Officer, Hepatitis Queensland.

Governance Foundations for NFP Directors Scholarship - AICD (2021)

With the support of the Australian Scholarships Foundation, I was able to attend the Australian Institute of Company Directors Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors course. The expert presenter not only knew the content but drew out the experiences of the other participants to create a rich and relevant learning experience. I have been able to bring my learnings from the course back to my role as Board Director, which has been especially helpful for my participation in the Governance subcommittee. I was able to up-skill as well as build networks with colleagues and peers. Without support from the Australian Scholarship Foundation, I would not have been able to participate in this very high-quality learning opportunity.

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Our partners

We wouldn’t be where we are without our partners. Because of their generosity, we can continue to deliver programs to not-for-profit staff, executives and boards Australia-wide.

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What's happening

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