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Australian Leadership Hub
There are many great reasons to get involved with the 2024 For-Purpose Leadership Awards this year with over $38,000 worth of professional development prizes available for the winners. Winners of
Insights for NFP emerging leaders to thrive
Pursuing a career in the not-for-profit sector offers opportunities to contribute meaningfully to society. Success in this field, however, demands strategic thinking, understanding the sector’s
Social Impact Fellowships winners for 2024
Social Impact Hub and the Australian Leadership Hub have collaborated again to offer fellowship scholarships to the not-for-profit community. Five recipients from a large group of impressive
Changing how we think about charity
Following a pre-screening of the documentary UnCharitable our panel including Lisa Cotton, the Chair of Kennards Hire Foundation, Greg Hammond OAM, Director of Opportunity Australia and Chair of
Tell Your Story – Enter the 2024 For-Purpose Leadership Awards and share best practice
For-purpose leaders are passionate about creating social impact and providing community services to Australians who are struggling with issues such as homelessness, climate emergencies, and mental
How to craft a compelling awards entry
Are you ready to make a lasting impression and showcase the incredible impact of your work? The 2024 For-Purpose Leadership Awards provide a platform to recognize outstanding leaders, teams, and
Excellence in Leadership in Governance and Philanthropy to be honoured
The anticipation is building as we prepare to unveil the 2024 For-Purpose Leadership Awards, a program that honours inspiring for-purpose leaders who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and
ASL appoints board members Diana Ferner and Joost de Kock
Australian Scholarships Ltd (ASL), the operating arm of the Australian Leadership Hub, is delighted to announce the appointment two new board members, Ms Diana Ferner and Dr Joost de Kock.
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
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
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.
Congrats to the CPA Program finance winners
Congratulations to the five CPA Australia - CPA Program scholarship recipients representing charities supporting Social Services, Education and Research, and Health Services in Tasmania, Western
Wellbeing Governance at its best!
The Outstanding Leadership in Wellbeing Governance award recognises exceptional leadership in governing for strong wellbeing outcomes. The winner in 2023 Youth Projects shares their best-practice
Congrats to all our scholarship recipients in 2023
A big congratulations to all the not-for-profit scholarship applicants awarded scholarships to date in 2023. In partnership with our leading education providers, we have awarded to date 462
Congrats to the 2023 ASF Leadership Program scholarship winners
Three fee-free scholarships to join the newly created for-purpose 2023 ASF Leadership Program in partnership with the AGSM @UNSW Business School.
For-purpose organisations across Australia to benefit from rising leaders studies
Seventy-nine scholarships have been awarded this year to not-for-profit leaders to join the 2023 McKinsey Rising Leaders Forum.
79 rising leaders benefit from leadership development scholarships
We are delighted to announce the McKinsey Rising Leaders Forum recipients for 2023. Seventy nine recipients have been selected to join the Rising Leaders Forum program in October this year.
Insights from a Talent Growth Leader
Angela Gaylard, People and Culture Manager at Youth Projects, was awarded as winner of the “Outstanding Leadership in Talent Growth” award in 2023. Angela shares her insights on growing talent
Thrive in the Era of the Visual Economy
Date : Wednesday 6 September 2023 Location & Time : Sydney 5.30 PM to 7.30PM Tickets : $22.49 +GST. Refreshments served
Winners of the 2023 Social Impact Fellowships
For the first time this year, the Australian Scholarships Foundation and Social Impact Hub collaborates to offer scholarships to the not-for-profit community. Five recipients from a large group of
Announcing the 2023 Kaplan Business School MBA winners
This year the Australian Scholarships Foundation and Kaplan Business School are delighted to award five 100% scholarships to not-for-profit leaders following a strong cohort of applicants.
Scholar stories – Narelle McGeoch
Recognising that both she and her workplace would benefit from an MBA skillset, Youthworks COO Narelle McGeoch took the leap and applied for an Australian Scholarships Foundation scholarship.
200 for-purpose board members benefit from governance scholarships
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), in partnership with the Australian Scholarships Foundation is pleased to announce recipients of the AICD Governance Foundations for
National winners of AICD NFP scholarships
We would like to congratulate the 200 recipients from across Australia including directors, executives, and emerging directors of not-for-profit and charitable organisations with an annual income of
Scholar insights – Matt Davis
Matt Davis, CEO of The Salvation Army Salvos Stores has made a significant contribution to the circular economy since receiving his scholarship and attending Harvard Business School as the recipient
The Stanford Scholar Experience
The 2022 recipients of the Stanford Australia Foundation Scholarship 2022 share their Stanford experience in the U.S.
A night celebrating our Award Finalists and Winners
Our inaugural Not-For-Profit Leadership Awards were held on 15 June 2023 in Sydney. It was a wonderful evening celebrating outstanding nor-for-profit leaders from across Australia. See photos from
Outstanding Leadership in Wellbeing Governance – 2023 Award Winner
We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2023 Outstanding Leadership in Wellbeing Governance Award. Entries were assessed their exceptional leadership in governing for strong wellbeing outcomes
Winners announced in the inaugural Not-For-Profit Leadership Awards
The Australian Scholarships Foundation proudly announced the winners of their inaugural awards at a ceremony in Sydney on 15 June 2023. Read the Press Release with all the winners here.
Outstanding Education Provider – 2023 Award Winner
We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2023 Outstanding Education Provider Award. Entries were assessed on the impact and relevance of their programs for promoting outstanding professional
Outstanding Leader – 2023 Award Winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Outstanding Leader Award. All entries were assessed on the impact their personal leadership has had on their organisation, their encouragement of
Outstanding Leadership in Talent Growth – 2023 Award Winner
We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2023 Outstanding Leadership in Talent Growth Award. Entries were assessed on their approach to best practice leadership in regards to employee focus. This
Outstanding Scholar – 2023 Award Winner
We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2023 Outstanding Scholar Award. Entries were assessed on their contribution to their organisations following studies undertaken as part of their
Message from The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP
Message from The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury. Transcript from a speech given on 15 June 2023 at the ASF's Inaugural Not-For-Profit Leadership
Outstanding Emerging Leader – 2023 Award Winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Outstanding Emerging Leader Award category. All entries were assessed on the impact their outstanding achievement for their organisation through
Natasha Kusmuk Awarded AGSL, Doctor of Business Leadership Scholarship for 2023
The Australian Scholarships Foundation and the Australian Graduate School of Leadership are delighted to announce Natasha Kusmuk as the Doctor of Business Leadership Scholarship recipient in 2023.
Scholarships in governance training awarded to leaders with disability
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) in partnership with Australian Network on Disability congratulates the successful candidates in the 2023 Disability Leadership Scholarship
Partner with us and expand your audience
Education provider can help build a stronger for-purpose sector and a better society. Join us in offering education programs and scholarships for for-purpose leaders.
The 2023 Harvard Club of Australia Ferris Family Fellowship recipients announced
Scholarship recipient announcement The Australian Scholarships Foundation and the Harvard Club of Australia are delighted to announce Jonathon (Jono) Peatfield and Renee
Not-for-profit leadership 2023 award finalists announced
We are delighted to announce the inaugural finalists for the 2023 Not-For-Profit Leadership Awards. Winners will be announced on June 15 in Sydney.
Congrats to the 2023 mentorship scholarship winners
Image: L to R Bianca Stern, General Manager, All Things Equal. The All Things Equal Cafe is based in Balaclava, Victoria. We are delighted to announce 13 recipients of the Kilfinan Australia
Connecting Leaders, Connecting Communities
Date : Monday, 5 June 2023 Location & Time : Melbourne, 3PM to 6 PM (Includes Networking) Tickets : Free to not-for-profit community
How can we address sector burnout?
Whether it’s by increasing sleep consistency or creating lighter workloads, these efforts could pay off in better outcomes and ability to retain talent.
Opportunity to join global organisational health survey!
Non-profits with 20 plus staff can take the Organisational Health Index (OHI) survey, receive a custom report benchmarked against others and learn best practices to improve their organisational
Why we need to recognise our leaders
Following the announcement of our inaugural Not-For-Profit Leadership Awards, Melinda Muth, Chair of the ASF shares why it is important to recognise and commend outstanding leadership. Entries close
Moving from a wellbeing deficit to wellbeing surplus
The Xfactor Collective Foundation's mission is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the social sector. In 2023 they are supporting the Leadership in Wellbeing Governance Award as part of the
Future-ready: Are NFP leaders equipped?
Join us as Dominic Price, Futurist from Atlassian shares a unique perspective on the future of work and leading teams. Thursday, 27 April 2023, from 5.30 to 7.30 pm in Sydney.
Not-for-Profit Governance & Performance Study 2022-23
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Not-for-Profit Governance & Performance Study 2022-23 reveals the increased challenges and demands impacting directors in the Not-for-Profit
Why we need leadership awards
Announcing our inaugural Not-For-Profit Leadership Awards Louisa Graham shares why awards are so important to acknowledge our leaders and strengthen the sector. Entries close on 2 April 2023.
Sam Crosby announced as the 2023 Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Non-Profit Leadership recipient
Sam Crosby, Executive Director of the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is the 2023 recipient of the Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Non-Profit Leadership (Fulbright Scholarship).
Congrats to the scholarship winners of the McKinsey Executive Leadership Program for 2023
This year 27 scholarships have been awarded to not-for-profit executive leaders to join the McKinsey Executive Leadership Program in 2023. This leadership development program is run for over 200
The power of mentoring
Mentoring is not a one-way relationship. It is a partnership between two individuals where both the mentor and the mentee can learn and grow. The mentor shares their knowledge and expertise while the
Australian Leadership Index Report
According to Samuel Wilson, Australian Charities lie “at the heart of our social ecosystems”. Yet a post-pandemic world holds a myriad of challenges for the charity sector ranging from
New release of governance scholarships for leaders with disability
One in five people in Australia has a disability, however, this number is far from represented at executive and board-level positions. Low awareness, confidence, and capability of directors to
From learning to leading – organisational health
Using organisational health research Barnardos Australia devised key initiatives focussing on talent growth, execution excellence and system shaping to strengthen their organisation. The Barnardos
Non-profit leader scholarships unlock impressive results
Bec Johnson and Adam Davids are Australian Scholarships Foundation alumni ambassadors and not-for-profit scholarships recipients who have experienced the immense value of leadership education to
Professional development courses, events and webinars 2023
We have brought together a selection of webinars and programs from across the sector supporters to support your learning. If you are a charitable organisation or education provider and would like to
Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors 2023 FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions Is there an application fee? No, we do not charge individuals or organisations to apply for a scholarship. Why must the applicant be an Australian citizen or permanent
Study at Harvard Business School in 2023
The Harvard Club of Australia is offering two Fellowships to attend the highly regarded six-day course Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management in July 2023 at the Harvard Business School. The
Congrats to all our scholarship recipients in 2022
A big congratulations to all the not-for-profit scholarship applicants awarded scholarships to date in 2022. In partnership with our leading education providers, we awarded to date 532 scholarships
Join our pro bono assessment panel
Each scholarship we facilitate is allocated a volunteer assessment panel aligned with the eligibility criteria of the scholarship and including not-for-profit, education and corporate sector leaders.
Congrats to the CPA Program winners
Leadership development scholarships help build reflective and strategic thinking skills
The McKinsey Executive Leadership Program brings together leaders from NFP organisations and industries across Australia for an immersive two-week experience to help participants develop enhanced
Disability Leadership Program 2023 FAQ’s
A second round of scholarships for governance leaders with disability
For a second year, the Australian Network on Disability and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is offering scholarships that will support leaders with disability to increase
Opportunity for not-for-profit leaders to study at Stanford, California in 2023
Three scholarship places are being offered by The Stanford Australia Foundation (SAF), with the support of Dyson Bequest, to support not-for-profit leaders to study at the Stanford Graduate
Scholar insights – Sonia Di Mezza
I have worked for the past 25 years in the not-for-profit sector, both in Australia and overseas. My focus has predominately been on supporting people to exercise their human rights. I was the Deputy
Multi-year governance scholarship supports women in regional, rural and remote Australia
The second round of governance scholarships open on 26 September 2022.2021 recipients included five recipients from remote Australia, 18 from rural areas and 31 from regional hubs, and 34 of these
Leadership studies to boost NFP staff and their organisations across Australia
Ninety-one scholarships have been awarded this year to not-for-profit leaders to join the McKinsey Young Leaders Forum. The participants will attend a 3-day virtual event to explore their personal
91 young leaders benefit from leadership development scholarships
We are delighted to announce the McKinsey Young Leaders Forum recipients for 2022. Ninety-one recipients have been selected to join the Young Leaders Forum program in October this year.
Finance scholarships help charities achieve mission
Scholarship recipient organisations (L to R, clockwise): SEQUAL Ltd, Blueline Laundry Hobart team, and Sharon James from Blueline Laundry. Five CPA Australia scholarships are now open to finance
Cyber Security Governance Principles and NFP checklist
Framework of practical better practice guidance to assist Australian directors oversee and engage with management on cyber security risk. The Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Cyber
Developing leaders for a better society
To deliver on their mission, purpose-driven organisations rely ultimately on their ethically motivated and highly dedicated staff, yet they often struggle to provide the professional development
Announcing our new Chair, Dr. Melinda Muth
Australian Scholarships Limited is delighted to announce Dr. Melinda Muth as our new Chair.
Professional development courses, events and webinars 2022
Breaking the cycle
Demand is growing for a place where not-for-profit leaders can discover the learning and development they need.
Introducing our new assessment panel member
Dr. Theresa Ruig has joined our assessment panel, which reviewed over 1,800 scholarship applications in 2021. Theresa is a member of the leadership team at Vision Australia, a leading national
200 NFP leaders from across Australia to benefit from governance scholarships
he 200 recipients include directors, executives, and emerging directors of not-for-profit and charitable organisations with an annual income of less than $2 million and represent every state in
Governance scholarships for leaders with disability
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), in partnership with the Australian Network on Disability, is encouraging leaders with disability to apply for a new round of governance education
The great attrition – how to retain and grow talent
The number of people globally looking to leave their job in the next six months is around 40%.[1] Our latest research with McKinsey & Company, found that the Australian not-for-profit sector is
More scholarships for the not-for-profit leaders offered in 2022
We have curated a selection of scholarships open for not-for-profits from a range of providers and Foundations across Australia.
Four recipients announced as the winners of the Kaplan Business School MBA not-for-profit scholarships in 2022
Image – Kaplan Business School MBA 2022 recipients; L to R, Sarah Jenkins,Jeane Waters, Johannes Scheiber and Michele Laurie Scholarship recipient announcement This year the Australian
Helen Jentz announced as the 2022 AGSL / Torrens University Australia Doctor of Business Leadership Scholarship winner
Scholarship recipient announcement The Australian Scholarships Foundation, with our partners Australian Graduate School of Leadership (AGSL) and Torrens University Australia, is delighted to announce
Deborah Attard Portughes and Patrick Reid announced as the 2022 Harvard Club of Australia Ferris Family Fellowship winners
Scholarship recipient announcement The Australian Scholarships Foundation and the Harvard Club of Australia are delighted to announce Deborah Attard Portughes and Patrick Reid as the recipients of
Scholar insights – three questions
We ask our scholarship winners from not-for-profit organisations three questions to help not-for-profit staff in their roles. Hear insights from Zac Lewis, CEO at Western Chances and Ben Vasiliou,
Latest report – Building from purpose: Unlocking the power of Australia’s NFP sector
This report highlights how many in the sector are above global averages on organisational health, yet there are key areas where the sector can improve to unlock future growth. McKinsey & Company
Scholarship opportunity supports not-for-profit sector emerging leaders
Scholarship announcement – The Australian Scholarships Foundation (ASF) has announced 100 not-for-profit sector scholarships to assist future leaders further develop skills and insights to help
CEO insights – The keys to a healthy workplace
It makes sense that Life Education NSW would walk the talk and prioritise health and wellbeing in the same way their mascot, Healthy Harold, teaches kids to do. Here, the CEO shares his tips on
Scholar stories – The power of knowledge in leadership
Often the most powerful leadership insights in the not-for-profit sector come from those with lived experience. CEO of Youth Projects, Ben Vasiliou, walks the talk on matters like poverty,
Australian Scholarships Foundation appoints Louisa Graham as CEO
CEO announcement Australian Scholarships Foundation is delighted to announce that Louisa Graham will be joining the organisation in May as Chief Executive Officer following an executive search
Scholar stories – Finding empowerment through a scholarship
Zac Lewis of Western Chances helps young people of western Melbourne excel in their chosen field, and his MBA studies have supported Zac to excel in his. Agile is a word that’s thrown around a lot
Congrats to the Bankwest / Curtin University – WA Leaders Scholarship winners in 2022
Bankwest and Curtin University awarded 21 scholarships to support those living in Western Australia working for not-for-profit organisations, to help build capacity in the Western Australian NFP
200 scholarships for NFP board directors and emerging directors
New scholarship announcement The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) has announced the opening of its not-for-profit scholarship places for 2022. This year the AICD is offering another
Directing Change Scholarship 2022 winners
Congratulations to the 22 successful recipients of this scholarship, supporting leaders with disability to increase their governance knowledge and access to board positions. 1 in 5 people in
Paying what it takes for Australian NFPs to create long-term impact
New research from Social Ventures Australia (SVA) and the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) has found that not-for-profit organisations across Australia are, in general, not funded for the actual cost
Congrats to the scholarship winners of the McKinsey Executive Leadership Program for 2022
The McKinsey Executive Leadership Program is run for over 200 executives from the private, public, NFP and social sectors across Australia. This year over 30 scholarships have been awarded to
2022 Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Non-Profit Leadership recipient announcement
Rachel Coghlan has been announced as the recipient of the 2022 Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Non-Profit Leadership (Fulbright Scholarship). Rachel is an international public health
Scholar stories – A passionate advocate for rural health
From dietitian to research director, scholarship recipient Dr Laura Alston is forging the ways we address health and wellbeing in rural and regional Australia. The health and nutrition disparity
Sam Sayers to head up Foundation supporting education for the disadvantaged
After leading the Australian Scholarships Foundation for almost five years, Sam Sayers will be leaving her role as CEO to head up the Origin Energy Foundation.