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The 2021 search for Australia’s best community treasurers is underway, with the four best NFP number crunchers to win $5,000 for their community organisations.  The annual awards will anchor Not-for-Profit Finance Week in August, when under-appreciated treasurers will receive the thanks they deserve while benefiting other not-for-profits by sharing their “knowledge and knowhow”. To nominate your favourite Treasurer, click here.…

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South Australia’s new statewide community foundation, Foundation SA was launched in May, providing a new giving opportunity for many donors and increasing support for a range of local communities.  Foundation SA aims to grow to $10 million within 10 years. The Foundation will be the fifth community foundation in South Australia – along with Foundation Barossa, the Eyre Peninsula Community…

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Nominations have now opened up for this year’s Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards, an event which highlights organisations making a difference with technology. Hosted by Connecting Up, the event recognises not-for-profits and those within the private sector who contribute to the not-for-profit sector for their positive impact in the world of technology. This year’s awards which will take place in Melbourne…

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Chief Executive Women (CEW)  is offering four scholarships to those who attend the CEW Leaders Program in either Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth. Applications are open to women who are working within the not-for-profit sector and who are looking to take on executive leadership roles and fulfil their leadership potential. Find out more details on how to apply here. Applications…

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A five-year, fully-funded program to develop the skills and capabilities of charity leaders aims to transform the way social change is achieved.  Based on successful leadership programs in the United States, the $9 million philanthropically-funded program will provide support for charity CEOs to focus on building their skills as individual leaders, their organisations, and the social ecosystems they work within…

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Hundreds of $1000 part-scholarships will be awarded and fast-tracked to give greater access to the Institute of Community Directors Australia’s Diploma of Governance.  This may be your chance to upgrade your governance and senior management skills. The full cost of the Diploma is $4,500 (inc GST), comprising enrolment, assessment and administration. To view more details and to apply, click here

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A new digital transformation hub, developed by the Infoxchange group and funded by Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation and Gandel Philanthrophy, is set to help NFPs build digital capability and resilience for a post COVID-19 world. The hub, which will be launched in 2021, will offer four key areas of support: access to technology (i.e. donated or discounted hardware or software);…

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Established in 2015, Specialisterne Australia is a NFP that assists employers to develop more neurodiverse inclusive workplace practices and employment opportunities for those on the autism spectrum. They have recently partnered with Telstra who have launched their neurodiversity hiring program. For further information about Specialisterne, please click here. For further information about Telstra’s Neurodiversity Recruitment Program please click here.

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Unite 2021 will deliver live training over a full 24-hours, with 40+ speakers and 3 workshops running at a time. Recommended for non-profits, community groups, social enterprises, small businesses and marketers globally. A special shout out to our own Ellie Paterson who will be running a session for those thinking of starting their own charity. For further information, including registration,…

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Pro Bono Australia’s ninth annual remuneration survey is aimed at providing a comprehensive remuneration report for the not-for-profit sector. Strong participation from across the sector is required to benchmark and analyse trends in salaries, from year to year, in a meaningful way. Participants who complete the survey and provide their email will be entitled to a 50% discount on the…

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