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Unlocking opportunities – the Harvard experience
Australian Leadership Hub
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 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 456
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
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.
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.
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.
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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
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
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
Scholar insights – Sonia Di Mezza
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 from multicultural
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.
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
Breaking the cycle
Demand is growing for a place where not-for-profit leaders can discover the learning and development they need.
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
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
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,
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
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
178 scholarships for not-for-profit leaders to build NFP skills
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 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, CEO of the Australian Scholarships
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 her life-changing not-for-profit. It’s
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.
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 across the
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
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
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 investing in its people and
Research on the Social Return on Education and Training in the NFP Sector
Learning for Purpose: Researching the Social Return on Education and Training in the Australian Not-for-Profit Sector investigates capacity building through professional development for the
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 there is a need
