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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.

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...

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.

The Harvard Club of Australia fellowships help fulfil the increasing demand for managerial skills and strategic decision-making within the not-for-profit sector.

Congratulations to the five CPA Australia - CPA Program scholarship recipients representing charities supporting Social Services, Education and Research, and Health Services in Tasmania, Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales.

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.

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...

Three fee-free scholarships to join the newly created for-purpose 2023 ASF Leadership Program in partnership with the AGSM @UNSW Business School.

Seventy-nine scholarships have been awarded this year to not-for-profit leaders to join the 2023 McKinsey Rising Leaders Forum.

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.

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.

Date : Wednesday 6 September 2023 Location & Time : Sydney 5.30 PM to 7.30PM Tickets : $22.49 +GST. Refreshments served

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 impressive applicants have been awarded scholarships.

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.

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.

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 Not-for-Profit Directors program in 2023.

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 less than $2 million.

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 of the 2019 Ferris Family Fellowship.

The 2022 recipients of the Stanford Australia Foundation Scholarship 2022 share their Stanford experience in the U.S.

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 the night here.

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 and whether the organisation has a reputation with staff and sector peers for prioritising the psychological safety of their employees/volunteers.

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.

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 development opportunities in the not-for-profit sector, including providing scholarships for the ongoing professional development of the sector and/or enhanced scholarship opportunities.

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 talent growth by recognising, promoting and cultivating the skills of other high potential employees and their leadership in regards to innovation and system change.

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 included their approach to professional development of staff, retention and attraction.

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 scholarship, as well the real-life impact of their leadership.

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 Awards. Transcript from a speech given on 15 June 2023.

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 their personal leadership, initiative and innovation. They were also assessed on their integrity, positive values and reputation amongst peers. 

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.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) in partnership with Australian Network on Disability congratulates the successful candidates in the 2023 Disability Leadership Scholarship program.

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.

Scholarship recipient announcement The Australian Scholarships Foundation and the Harvard Club of Australia are delighted to announce Jonathon (Jono) Peatfield and Renee Wilson as the Harvard Club of Australia Ferris Family...

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.

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...

Date: Thursday, 15 June 2023.RSVP Wed 7 June Location & Time : 6.30PM pre-drinks Sydney Ticket Price : $110 +GST , $150 + GST

Date : Monday, 5 June 2023 Location & Time : Melbourne, 3PM to 6 PM (Includes Networking) Tickets : Free to not-for-profit community

Whether it’s by increasing sleep consistency or creating lighter workloads, these efforts could pay off in better outcomes and ability to retain talent.

There are more great reasons to get involved with the 2023 Not-For-Profit Leadership Awards this year with over $60,000 worth of professional development prizes available for the winners. Winners...

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...

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 on 16 April 2023.

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 2023 Not-For-Profit Leadership Awards.

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.

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.

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, 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).

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 executives from the private, public, NFP and social sectors across Australia.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Congratulations to the five CPA Australia - CPA Program scholarship recipients representing charities supporting Social Services, Education and Research, and Health Services in Tasmania, Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales.

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...

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...

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 their...

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...

As the Chief Executive Officer of Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services Sonia Di Mezza helps deliver essential services, strengthen communities and provide a platform for people...

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 recipients were from the not-for-profit sector.

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 leadership and the foundations of leading high-performing teams.

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.

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...

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...

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.

Australian Scholarships Limited is delighted to announce Dr. Melinda Muth as our new Chair.

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...

Demand is growing for a place where not-for-profit leaders can discover the learning and development they need.

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...

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 less than $2 million.

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 Australia.

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 scholarships, funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.

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,...

We have curated a selection of scholarships open for not-for-profits from a range of providers and Foundations across Australia.

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...

Scholarship recipient announcement The Australian Scholarships Foundation, with our partners Australian Graduate School of Leadership (AGSL) and Torrens University Australia, is delighted to announce Helen...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 researcher, advocate and board member of Palliative Care Australia. She is currently completing a PhD at the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership, Deakin University.

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...

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.

Australian Scholarships Foundation has announced 178 scholarships for not-for-profit board members, leaders and managers in governance, leadership development, project management and business.

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.

In 2022 McKinsey & Company is offering 140 places for not-for-profit leaders to join their McKinsey Executive Leadership Program and McKinsey Young Leaders Forum. Scholarships...

In partnership with our leading education providers, we awarded 414 scholarships in 2021 to not-for-profit staff and board members. These scholarships support building capabilities including,...

Melinda Muth joined the Australian Scholarships Limited board in December 2021. Melinda brings a wealth of knowledge as an experienced director and executive, management educator...

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,...