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 Anglicare Sydney; and Doug Taylor, CEO, The Smith Family, explored the challenges posed by this thought-provoking documentary for Australia.
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.
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 story.
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 at Youth Projects.
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.
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 sector.
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...
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 Australia...
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 support their careers in the sector.
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 opportunities that will attract and retain the right people.
Breaking the cycle
Demand is growing for a place where not-for-profit leaders can discover the learning and development they need.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Our impact
Our research shows that 90 per cent of these not-for-profit scholars would not have had the opportunity to study without a scholarship, yet 93 per cent noted improved job performance.
Three capabilities to boost the not-for-profit sector’s impact
COVID-19 made the not-for-profit sector’s value clearer than ever, with demand doubling for many services. But now the sector is under immense strain. Sam Sayers,...
Frontline staff contribute to vision building
This case study from Barnardos Australia is part of a recent NFP sector report and puts the spotlight on the importance of vision building to build health organisations.
Scholar stories - Actively supporting our farmers
Her scholarship studies have helped Ginny Stevens, CEO and Founder of Active Farmers, understand how she can best lead and support the passionate staff in...
How healthy charities are building organisational health
In a recent report Australian not-for-profit organisations shared their stories on practices their organisations have adopted to stay healthy.
Social sector organisational health report
We partnered with McKinsey & Company Australia and New Zealand on a major research effort to provide a deeper understanding of drivers of organisational health and capability needs across Australia’s social sector. Report available now.
Not-for-Profit Governance and Performance Study 2021 and dashboard
For over ten years, the Australian Institute of Company Director's Not- for-Profit Governance and Performance Study (NFP Study) analyses the challenges facing boards and directors...
Putting talent front and centre of strategy
This case study from Goodstart Early Learning is part of a recent NFP sector report and puts the spotlight on the importance of talent growth and capability development to build healthy organisations.
Investing in operational excellence
Research shows that many not-for-profit organisations report significant gaps in operational excellence. Access Care Network Australia CEO, Ricki Smith explains how operational discipline starts with culture.
Mobilising talent growth and execution excellence to thrive
Cape York Partnership recogised the need to scale for grater impact on its communities. This required change and growth to achieve this, Fiona Jose, CEO shares their organisations story.
Focus on cross-sector experience and shared ownership
ClimateWorks Australia shares, in the McKinsey & Company NFP sector report, how system shaping supports building healthy organisations.
Engaging partners to scale
This case study from Generation Australia is part of a recent NFP sector report and puts the spotlight on the importance of system shaping to build healthy organisations.
Help the not-for-profit sector work smarter not harder
Sean Barrett, head of the Origin Energy Foundation, and Sam Sayers, CEO of the Australian Scholarships Foundation, reflect on the importance of the not-for-profit sector...
7 ways to engage with government
More and more NFPs are needing to rethink how they fund their mission. Good government relations will be crucial to achieve this in the future...
Fundraising for NFP boards
With changes in the fundraising landscape for not-for-profits, there is a spotlight on the role of the board to support networks and future partnerships. To...
Social return on education and training in Australia
The Productivity Commission, in its landmark 2010 Report Contribution of the Not-for-Profit Sector, demands increased investment in training and development. This poses challenges for management...
Productivity Commission's Report on the Contribution of the Not-for-Profit Sector
The Productivity Commission's research report Contribution of the Not-for-Profit Sector was submitted to the Australian Government at the end of January 2010. The report found...