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Here’s why you should learn to manage up

Maggie Coggan, Sunday, 21st June 2020 - We take a look at why putting yourself in your manager’s shoes could put you ahead in your career The idea that you should be managing your manager might seem a little odd, but stay…

Can we stop paying for professional development?

Contributor, Tuesday, 20th August 2019 - NonprofitReady shares six of the most popular online courses, available for free, to help you make a greater impact. Too often, purpose-driven professionals don’t receive the training…

New FIA short courses address skills gap in fundraising sector

Contributor, Thursday, 15th August 2019 - Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) is offering five new short courses this spring for professionals looking to broaden their skill sets as their roles evolve. With a growing …

Westpac Social Change Fellowship: 10 tips for writing a successful application

Contributor, Monday, 15th July 2019 - If you had the chance to invest in your professional and personal development to increase your impact, would you do it? The Westpac Social Change Fellowship gives you this opportunity. …

How volunteering developed Lachlan’s career

Contributor, Monday, 1st July 2019 - Sydney-based construction manager Lachlan James spent two years in the Philippines working with a human rights NGO, where he learnt the skills to take his career in a new exciting …

Helping Those Who Help

Contributor, Thursday, 5th April 2018 - Applications are now open for The Growth Project, an innovative professional development program for charity and business leaders. Founded in January 2015, by Larry Fingleson …

Championing Courageous Leadership

Wendy Williams, Monday, 9th January 2017 - Robin McClellan is the CEO of Leadership Western Australia, an independent, not-for-profit organisation that brings together leaders from different sectors to inspire and enhance…

Opportunity for 2014 NFP Fullbright Scholarship

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 31st July 2013 - Applications for the second offering of an Australian Not for Profit Fulbright Scholarship to undertake a program of research and professional development in the United States…

Scholarship Offers Professional Development Opportunities

Staff Reporter, Monday, 8th July 2013 - Employees looking to build leadership and management qualities in the Alcohol and Other Drugs could be eligible for a $10,000 professional development scholarship. The Foundation…

Australia Awards Fellowships Announced

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th May 2013 - More than 700 senior officials and mid-career professionals from developing countries will have the opportunity to work with Australian organisations to receive training and…

Volunteer Work Leads to Employment: Survey

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 22nd September 2011 - Despite hiring managers saying they value volunteer work equally with paid work when evaluating a candidate, less than 50 percent of Australians include volunteer work on their…

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