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At Benefolk, we work alongside many good men, as colleagues, clients, partners and specialist consultants. Thank you for all you do with us, for us and for others.

We also salute the work of the small and hard-working men’s organisations in Australia, including peak body Australian Men's Health Forum . There are some serious health issues for men in our community, including high rates of su***de among young men.

Let’s get behind this campaign and share it to help raise awareness for a stronger and healthier community.

Our partner InfoXchange is running the Digital Technology in the Not-for-Profit Sector survey for the 9th year, and it provides important data to inform sector advancement. If if you work or volunteer in a NFP - please take the 15 mins to have your say.

https://survey.infoxchange.org/s3/Digital-Technology-in-the-Not-for-Profit-Sector-2024

We're always looking for great consultants, advisors and founder-led businesses to become part of the Benefolk Network.

If you're wondering what it's all about, join us for an information session. We'll tell you how we work, who we work with and what we expect of each other if you're part of the Network.

Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/benefolk-network-information-session

Benefolk Network Information Session | Humanitix Register on Humanitix - Benefolk Network Information Session hosted by Benefolk. Online. Dates from Monday 18th March 2024. Find event information.

We are expanding our national network of consultants and professional service providers, and our next Information Session is coming up on 18 June. Providers who join us over June/July will be able to also participate in our next big thing - a new sector innovation launching in September.

Please share the link here to business owners you admire and would like to be part of the Benefolk Network community!

events.humanitix.com/benefolk-network-information-session

Our Network member survey showed that 90% of our specialists have ambitious growth goals and wanted support on how to achieve them!

That's why we have organised small business BD guru Jodie Willmer to run a session for Members and friends on 19 June. While it's been developed for Benefolk's purpose-led consultants, anyone working in the social impact sector is welcome to come along. Join us to adopt a growth mindset together.

Find out more and register here: https://ow.ly/nSNR50S9fA3

Last chance!

Our Workplace Wellbeing Strategy webinar is on tomorrow at 12 noon AEST.

Join workplace wellbeing specialist Leanne Hart for a practical, one-hour, online session, where she'll guide you through our Workplace Wellbeing toolkit and help you develop or refine your organisation's workplace wellbeing strategy.

Sign up now: https://events.humanitix.com/masterclass-online-workplace-wellbeing-strategy-build-a-plan-on-a-page-for-2024

📅If one of the things you've been meaning to do is to document your workplace wellbeing strategy, there's still time to do it this financial year.

Book your spot at out Workplace Wellbeing Strategy webinar next Wednesday, 5 June, and we'll guide you through how to write it a plan on a page.

Learn:

- how to use our Wellbeing Strategy toolkit;
- about the six pillar framework of Prevent, Protect, Educate, Enhance, Crisis and Recovery;
- how to prioritise actions to support mental health at work; and
- the musts, shoulds and coulds of designing healthier workplaces.

Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/masterclass-online-workplace-wellbeing-strategy-build-a-plan-on-a-page-for-2024

We know lots of organisations in our network will be running EOFY campaigns to bolster financial resources so they can do more of their good work.

We invite you to tag us in your EOFY socials - here, or on LinkedIn, and we'll be delighted to share posts to boost that all-important algorithm factor!

Is your board discussing income diversification without taking action? It's time to turn talk into action!

Enrol in our Income Diversification Masterclass Series and equip your organisation with practical strategies for implementation. It's a roadmap to help you systematically identify and plan the best approach for your organisation for FY25.

Let's make it happen!

Sign up now for the whole series or book into individual sessions: https://events.humanitix.com/masterclass-series-2024-income-diversification-roadmap-series

Our team has had a great day in , delivering the Resilient Responders and Empowering Conversations training to volunteers and staff from local NFPs and community groups, thanks to the NSW Department of Communities and Justice.

The day kicked off with a warm welcome from local Elder Aunty Marg, and it was great to be joined by Mathew Dickerson, Mayor of Dubbo Regional Council and Dugald Saunders MP.

Thank you to all the local people who came long - we hope that you found it useful.

If you'd also like to participate, we still have places in , and .

Learn more and book here: https://benefolk.org/resources/central-west-special-project

Do you work in an organisation that engages volunteers? This , we invite you to check out Martin Cowling’s advice on better engaging your volunteers, and the effect of volunteering on the individual, the organisation, and the community.

The charitable workforce has twice the number of volunteers as it does paid staff, so don’t refrain from letting your funders, partners and public how massive their impact is on your organisation's mission!

https://benefolk.org/video-library/maximising-the-3-impacts-of-volunteers

Is your team feeling the effects of an increased workload and demand for your services? Are you doing enough to support their wellbeing - and to meet your obligations as an employer?

Not sure? Then you need to join our one-hour Workplace Wellbeing Strategy masterclass on Wednesday, 5 June.

Our workplace wellbeing specialist Leanne Hart will run you through our Wellbeing Strategy toolkit to help you review your existing strategies and/or add new strategies to prevent and protect your team and volunteers from harm.

She will also give you a tour of The Community Well resource hub, where you can access resources, tools, assessments and policies to support wellbeing, leadership and governance in 2024.

Sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/masterclass-online-workplace-wellbeing-strategy-build-a-plan-on-a-page-for-2024

It’s National Volunteer Week and this years theme is something for everyone.

Many people think of volunteering as doing something for free, for nothing, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Ask any volunteer why they do it, what they get out of it, and you’ll get a very different answer.

There’s SO MUCH that volunteers get from ‘working for free’ – from more confidence, acceptance, experience, skill development, encounters with people they wouldn’t normally meet, a purpose and a broader sense of the world, even better health.

And there really is something for everyone out there. Shout out to Volunteering Victoria and The Centre for Volunteering. for all their amazing work in the sector!

Are you wondering about joining the Benefolk Network?

If you provide advice and support to the social sector, then you should consider becoming a Network member.

Join us on Wednesday this week for an information session - and if you can't make this one, you can use the same loink to book into the June session.

Book here:

Benefolk Network Information Session | Humanitix Register on Humanitix - Benefolk Network Information Session hosted by Benefolk. Online. Dates from Monday 18th March 2024. Find event information.

It’s a week to recognise the invaluable contributions of volunteers across Australia.

The charitable workforce has 1.4 million staff and 3 million volunteers. Benefolk believes all social changemakers should be able to achieve their mission without burning out – and this means advocating for the wellbeing of this huge workforce!

Today though, we just want to say THANK YOU

Planning your next couple of weeks on this Sunday afternoon?

Then make sure that you book your spot in our Workplace Wellbeing Strategy Masterclass on Wednesday, 5 June.

In this one-hour, online session, we'll walk you through our our Wellbeing Strategy toolkit and explain gwhat you need to do to develop a wellbeing plan on a page.

Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/masterclass-online-workplace-wellbeing-strategy-build-a-plan-on-a-page-for-2024

And ahead of the training, check out The Community Well, which contains online resources tailored specifically to the needs of Australia’s not for profit, community and charity sector: www.benefolk.org/wellbeing

It was wonderful to connect and network with Brisbane last night!

Benefolk was delighted to be involved with the first screening of in Brisbane last night, partnering with Dovetail Social Enterprises. In an inspirational panel session, led by our founder/CEO Julia Keady, three charities spoke openly and honestly about how overhead culture impedes their impact and wellbeing.

Here’s to this important film changing hearts and minds.

🎤Presenter Spotlight: Meet our esteemed presenters for the upcoming masterclass! Jonathon Dutton and Darren Taylor are leading Benefolk specialists and they are ready to equip you with the tools to craft compelling narratives that drive change. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best!

Register for the webinar on 16 May: https://events.humanitix.com/masterclass-online-storytelling-may-2024

"80% of rural, regional and remote organisations tell us they just cant access these kinds of training in person.
We can do better for community and we can actually bring this training straight to their door." - Julia Keady, CEO and Founder, Benefolk

Want to know more about our free mental health and trauma training in Central West NSW - and why it's so important to care for the carers? Our CEO Julia Keady chats with Bret Murray on Dubbo's 2DU radio. Listen now🎧https://ow.ly/yvEu50RB1lG

Register for the training in Dubbo: https://ow.ly/HAaj50RB1lH

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Do you need to boost your revenue, so your NFP or charity can do even more great work - or simply sustain your current services?

Join our Masterclass Series on Income Diversification and discover which additional revenue streams are best tailored to your organisation's needs. Take action now!

Each 75 minute session features experts who will help you assess, plan, set realistic goals and establish the roadmap to implementation. They are in the trenches everyday with clients on this very topic and ready to pass on their pearls of wisdom. Sign up now for the whole series or book into the individual sessions,

https://events.humanitix.com/masterclass-series-2024-income-diversification-roadmap-series

We had a wonderful session this morning in Wagga Wagga to kick off our 'Supporting Frontline Responders in Community Organisations' project. It involves face to face training for not-for-profit organisations and community groups across Central West NSW, facilitated by psychologist Adam Blanch from Benefolk Foundation.

Thank you to the 40 representatives of local not-for-profits for attending - from Vinnies to Landcare, Melanoma Research to Baptist Church, and to Wagga Wagga City Council for collaborating with us on the event. We also thank the Australian Government and NSW Department of Communities and Justice for the funding!

Benefolk Foundation CEO Julia Keady attended and met with attendees, and we look forward to sharing more about the outcomes of this project!

If you can make it to , , or we've got sessions coming up over the next eight weeks. Jump onto our website for more info and to register!

https://benefolk.org/resources/central-west-special-project

Calling all CEOs, CFOs, marketing managers, and change makers! Elevate your storytelling skills with our online masterclass.

Gain practical knowledge and techniques to communicate meaningfully and influence stakeholders across all sectors.

Register for the webinar on 16 May. https://ow.ly/GQnB50Rqkw5

Are you concerned about the impact of trauma on your staff's wellbeing?

Join us for a one-hour masterclass with Adam Blanch, a seasoned psychologist with over 35 years of experience in trauma treatment. Learn how to recognise signs of trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue, and safeguard your team's mental health. Book your place today: https://ow.ly/j66850RqkvF

Get ready to elevate your business to new heights with UPSKILL, featuring Jodie Willmer and Rob Nagy. Learn the strategies that have generated millions in revenue and freed up countless hours for our clients. Reserve your spot today: https://ow.ly/fSTa50Rqkv6

Attention Brisbane and Queensland friends! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of inspiration and connection. We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Dovetail for the pre-release private screenings of the groundbreaking documentary 'Uncharitable' by Dan Polotta.

We invite you to join us on Tuesday, May 14th, starting at 5:30pm for Benefolk pre-networking, where our specialist consultants, providers, clients, and partners will come together. Then, at 6pm, transition into VIP networking before the screening at 7pm. Our Founder & CEO Julia Keady will be present, leading a panel discussion after the film.

'Uncharitable' promises to spark new conversations and actions surrounding charity health and wellbeing, and we can't wait to share it with you!

Secure your Benefolk ticket now: https://ow.ly/bwbw50Rru5S

As Dan Polotta wisely said, "Your ability to stand up for your truth is a muscle, and the more you exercise it, the stronger it gets."

Let's stand up for truth together. See you on the 14th! "

Calling all not-for-profit organisations in Dubbo! Are you on the frontline, serving your community?

Introducing 'Resilient Responders and Empowering Conversations': a FREE training designed to equip you with the tools and skills to navigate psychological safety and trauma in your line of duty.

You'll gain a modern understanding of psychological functioning and trauma, techniques to resolve trauma, both in yourself and those you serve, strategies for creating and maintaining psychological safety in the workplace, and how to deliver supportive interventions to clients in distress. Because sometimes, a simple conversation can make all the difference.

Register now for this opportunity to enhance your resilience and empower your community - in Dubbo 24th May.

https://ow.ly/FcaR50RjzAz

Feeling the pressure of looming funding cuts? Don't panic!

Our five-part Income Diversification Masterclass Series is here to guide you through innovative solutions. Featuring 12 specialist consultants, these sessions will walk you through what you need to consider to diversify your income streams and secure your organisation's future.

Sign up now for the whole series or book into the individual sessions: https://events.humanitix.com/masterclass-series-2024-income-diversification-roadmap-series