2000 NFP scholarships, and counting - Interview with ASF's CEO Amy Lyden

ASF’s CEO, Amy Lyden, was recently interviewed for an article in the Australian Human Resource Institute’s (AHRI) monthly magazine. The AHRI’s publication, HRMonthly Magazine, presents the world's best practice in HR management, stimulates debate about current issues and provides practical solutions to workplace challenges.

The article, titled 2000 NFP scholarships, and counting, explains the need for professional development in the not-for-profit sector and the work ASF does to facilitate scholarships for NFP boards and managers to undertake training and development programs that improve their ability to lead and manage. To date, ASF have awarded over 2000 scholarships worth $4 million to NFP directors and staff.

Amy Lyden explains, “with less funding around, and increased demand for their services, operating as an NFP is more challenging than ever before. The leadership capacity [of boards and executive staff] is the key to successfully manoeuvring in this difficult environment.”

To read the full article, click here.

Origin Foundation Recognised as 2014 B/HERT Award Winner

The Origin Foundation, one of ASF’s partners, has recently been recognised for its philanthropic support of higher education in Australia. The foundation was presented with the 2014 ‘Outstanding Philanthropic Support for Higher Education’ award by the Business / Higher Education Round Table (B/HERT).

The award recognises the Origin Foundation’s support of and funding towards the scaling of the Exceptional Teachers for Disadvantaged Schools program implemented by the Queensland University of Technology. Developed in 2009, the program addresses the significant social issue of educational disadvantage through a teacher education program that focuses on the preparation of high-quality teacher graduates. With the support of the Origin Foundation, the program now operates on a national scale, with the University of Newcastle and the University of New England also joining in the cause.

This prestigious award is one of many handed out by the Business / Higher Education Round Table each year, highlighting the work of many incredible education providers and organisations. Previous winners of the ‘Outstanding Philanthropic Support for Higher Education’ award have included the Graham and Louise Tuckwell Foundation for their $50 million gift to the Australian National University.