Scholarships for Not-For-Profit Board Directors Course
The Perpetual Foundation, which is dedicated to building capacity, leadership and governance in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector, has funded the scholarships in partnership with the JS Love Trust.
Held around the country in October and November 2011, the scholarships will be administered by the Australian Scholarships Foundation, which will award more than 300 places, worth more than $1,000 each.
About the course
The Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Not-For-Profit Board course is designed specifically for board directors of charitable organisations looking to develop a deeper knowledge of the responsibilities of directorship, governance and performance issues relating to NFPs.
Full day courses will be held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra in October and November 2011.
How to apply
To apply and for more information visit www.scholarships.org.au. Applications close Friday, 19 August 2011 and are only open to board members of charitable NFPs.
About the Perpetual Foundation
The Perpetual Foundation provides a way for our business, staff and clients to contribute to improving the lives of others. Each year, Perpeutal’s own endowment within the Foundation makes grants to help build capability and efficiency in the NFP sector. This year, in addition to funding the above scholarships, we are also supporting:
- The Fundraising Institute of Australia, a peak industry body for the non-profit sector, to provide an international professional development scholarship for someone working in fundraising.
- Research Australia, which actively promotes philanthropic support for medical research, to support thought leadership for the cause.
These grants are made in line with our strategy to drive best practice and thought leadership in Australia.
Read more about the Perpetual Foundation.
Perpetual Philanthropic Services and advice are provided by Perpetual Trustee Company Limited (PTCo), ABN 42 000 001 007, AFSL 236643.
