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Australian Leadership Hub
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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 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
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
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
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
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
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, 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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