Market Update

It’s easy to find a fast typist. It’s much harder to find someone who can manage a complex diary while treating every person who walks through the door like they’re the most important person in the building. In the not-for-profit space, support roles aren’t just about administration, they’re about impact. The best hires bring both…

The Community Housing Providers (CHP) sector in Australia is currently navigating its most significant evolution in a generation. In early 2026, we have moved beyond “doing more with less.” We are now witnessing the industrialisation of the sector. With the HousingAustralia Future Fund (HAFF) Round 3 now officially open—targeting the delivery of the final 21,350…

Insights from the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) Conference and conversations across the sector. The FIA Conference always provides a valuable opportunity to step back from the day-to-day demands of fundraising and look at the bigger picture shaping the sector. This year’s conference brought together fundraising leaders, philanthropy specialists, nonprofit executives and sector partners from across…

For the past several years, the narrative around Aged Care in Australia has been dominated by reform, compliance pressures and workforce shortages. Across the Australian Aged Care sector, regulatory scrutiny and structural change have reshaped how organisations operate, govern and deliver services. While these challenges are real, they do not tell the whole story. A…

What the data is telling us about talent shortages in fundraising and philanthropy Recruiting skilled fundraising professionals has never been straightforward, but over the past few years, it has become noticeably more complex. Across the for-purpose sector, leaders are competing for a limited pool of experienced talent while simultaneously asking more of their fundraising teams…