Developing for-purpose leaders
for a better society
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.
Explore our scholarships
See what our scholars say about their experience
Governance Foundations for NFP Directors Scholarship, Australian Institute of Company Directors (2021)
The Australian Institute of Company Directors Governance Foundations Course has equipped me with a robust governance, strategy, and financial base early in what will hopefully be an extensive Board Director career. Since undertaking the course, I have become aware of what it means to be accountable in my role and have new confidence in approaching previously intimidating and unfamiliar portfolios, such as treasury and risk roles, to gain greater oversight and participate in shared problem-solving. I am extremely grateful to the Australian Scholarships Foundation for supporting young people, especially young women, like myself to be present in high-quality up-skilling spaces which are traditionally inaccessible to us due to cost or perceived inexperience.
Partner with us
Partner with us to help for-purpose leaders thrive.
Join us to build a stronger sector and support organisations to deliver for their communities.
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Our partners
We wouldn’t be where we are without our partners. With their support, we can continue to offer high-quality professional development opportunities to for-purpose leaders; executives, emerging leaders and boards, Australia-wide. Learn more.
2024 For-Purpose Leadership Awards
Tell your story. All award entries are self-nominated. Opens 19 February 2024.
Outstanding Leader, Emerging Leader, Leadership in Talent Growth, Education Provider, Scholar and Wellbeing Governance categories
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What's happening
Insights 
A collective commitment is needed to secure the future of the not-for-profit sector
Louisa Graham, shares as pressure mounts on for-purpose organisations, effective leadership is more critical than ever, and the Australian Leadership Hub whose purpose is to develop leaders, is stepping up to deliver what the sector needs most.
NewsPress Releases 
Australian Leadership Hub Launches to Develop For-Purpose Leadership
The Australian Leadership Hub is the new, enhanced identity of the Australian Scholarships Foundation, a registered charity dedicated to nurturing the leaders of charities, social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations that are committed to fostering positive societal change.
Insights 
Unlocking opportunities - the Harvard experience
The Harvard Club of Australia fellowships help fulfil the increasing demand for managerial skills and strategic decision-making within the not-for-profit sector.