We are so proud of our kind and fearless leader, Associate Professor Wendy Scaife – and so chuffed when others in the sector also appreciate how special she is and how important her research is! This article by Maggie Coggan published in ProBono, Creating a legacy of giving for future generations, celebrates Wendy’s tireless efforts…
Dealing with the pressure: Jamie Young talks about mindset, setbacks and staying motivated REGISTER by emailing acpns@qut.edu.au – but be quick, places are filling quickly! Jamie is both a University student and goalkeeper for the Brisbane Roar. Known for his drive, determination and resilience, Jamie has forged a sporting career spanning 18 years and over four continents. Jamie…
Thank you to SAGE Publishing and the Evaluation Journal of Australasia for publishing this article. What does it take to gain feedback from children on programs that impact them? It’s not as easy as you may think. This research project, undertaken by ACPNS researchers, Dr Ruth Knight and Kylie Kingston for The Pyjama Foundation, charts how…
We are excited to announce that the Fulbright Scholarship applications for study/research in Nonprofit Leadership in the U.S. are open again. The Fulbright Scholarships enable Australians to undertake research at any institution in the United States. The Fulbright Scholarship in Nonprofit Leadership is a unique opportunity for mid-career NFP leaders to undertake research that will contribute…
International Women’s Day (IWD), held every year on 8 March, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. As part of the celebrations, Women of Influence (a nonprofit organisation founded by ACPNS student, Georgia Lane which provides a…
We here at ACPNS are so proud of our students and alumni. Each of them, without exception, are working to make the world a better place. They have the heart to want to make a difference, whether it’s protecting animals and the environment or progressing social justice and empowering communities, and the know-how to make it…
Today is a very special day for young changemakers! The very first undergraduate class for the BSB130 Social Enterprises unit was held here at QUT. This unit has been offered to postgraduate students for a number of years through ACPNS’ Graduate Certificate of Business (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies) and Master of Business (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies),…
Philanthropic foundations are often described as ‘intermediaries’ yet the term is neither defined nor deconstructed. The absence of efforts in the philanthropic literature to unpack the term ‘intermediary’ results in a lack of theoretical substance in analysing foundations’ roles, and potential for misunderstanding their value and impact. New research by ACPNS Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Dr Alexandra…
Congratulations to our very own Centre Director, Associate Professor Wendy Scaife for winning the Arthur Venn Lifetime Achievement Award at last week’s FIA 2021 Awards Ceremony! We are so proud of Wendy who leads with such generosity of heart and dedication. This is a wonderful acknowledgment of Wendy’s deep commitment to fundraising research and practice, leadership…
There have been many people and organisations wanting reliable and up-to-the-minute information on how COVID-19 has impacted the sector. The following data sources use statistically reliable research methods and provide insight into how Australians are coping with the pandemic. We thank ACPNS volunteer researcher, Dr Denise Conroy for this blog. Melbourne Institute, University of Melbourne Taking…