July 22, 2020 Surveys, Awards & Advocacy

Two national NFP surveys your organisation should contribute to

Australia’s NFP sector is an important part of our society and our economy – employing more than 10 percent of all working Australians, but massively under-represented when it comes to inputs into government decision-making and policy-making.

Can you help change that? Here are two surveys of the sector that will help inform policy-makers about the critical issues affecting the sector, and support ongoing advocacy on behalf of the sector’s interests – and ultimately, for the interests of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

September 25, 2017 Human Resources, Surveys, Awards & Advocacy

This data could change how you understand your organisation’s workforce

NFPs have one significant advantage over organisations when it comes to staff and volunteer satisfaction: intrinsic meaning and purpose in their work.

But that doesn’t always make pinpointing or meeting the other needs of staff much easier.

That’s where Dr Ramon Wenzel can help.

September 4, 2017 Organisational Strategy, Surveys, Awards & Advocacy

Get involved in the largest ever study on – and for – Australia’s NFP workforce

Want more insights into your staff and volunteers, and how they compare to others in the NFP sector? The Australian Not-for-Profit Workforce Study wants to help!

The largest ever survey on and for NFP organisations, employees and volunteers, the Workforce Study is aiming to identify what matters most for making Not-for-Profit work healthier, more meaningful, and more productive.

Here’s how to get involved . . .

October 23, 2014 Surveys, Awards & Advocacy, Volunteer Management

Have your say in the future of volunteer management

If you’re a volunteer manager in Australia chances are you know all about the National Standards for Involving Volunteers in Not-For-Profits. But, did you know that they’re currently being updated? It’s been 13(!) years since the National Standards were last reviewed, but Volunteering Australia and the National Standards working group have been undergoing a comprehensive […]

September 24, 2014 Surveys, Awards & Advocacy

NSW Volunteer Management Award – Nominate your organisation today!

Does your organisation have great volunteers? Chances are, if you have an innovative, successful or just plain amazing group of volunteers in your organisation, you’ve probably also got some excellent volunteer managers. So, if you’re based in New South Wales why not recognise your organisation’s volunteer management achievements by nominating for a NSW Excellence in […]

September 18, 2014 Organisational Strategy, Surveys, Awards & Advocacy

What’s shaping the community sector workforce? Have your say!

If you are a HR manager or senior manager working in the community sector the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CS&HISC) wants to hear from you! Between now and October 16th, the council is asking for input into how policy changes and service demand are impacting your organisation’s workforce. So if you’re: A community […]