It’s been an amazing 2024, thanks to all involved! Bring on 2025 ... (after a little rest).
Benefolk
Civic and Social Organizations
Melbourne, Victoria 2,281 followers
A trusted community for consultants, resources and professional services - with a social sector wellbeing agenda.
About us
Benefolk (formerly The Xfactor Collective) is a community for social changemakers to achieve their impact without burning out. Benefolk has a pre-vetted national network of consultants and professional services, helps connect organisation leaders with services, and provides resources and sector advocacy through its sister charity, Benefolk Foundation. We're also a Certified Social Enterprise and B Corp!
- Website
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https://benefolk.org/
External link for Benefolk
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- governance, philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, marketing, b corps, social enterprise, fundraising, strategic planning, facilitators, coaches, mentors, data & analytics, people & culture, impact and evaluation, boards & governance, trusts and foundations, supportive community, partnerships, legal and finance support, and change-makers and game changers
Locations
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Primary
Melbourne, Victoria 3000, AU
Employees at Benefolk
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Martin J Cowling
Focused on: ✓ Change ✓ Leadership ✓ Impact ✓ Volunteerism
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Jane Smith AM
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Kirrily Graham MICDA
Social Changemaker | Founder - Dovetail Social Enterprises | Director - BNI Foundation Australia
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Melanie Colling - Project Management Professional l PMP® l CPPD
🔓 Founder and CEO, Purpose Driven Projects - Helping CEO's and Business Owners UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL in their people and business 🎤 Co-Founder of…
Updates
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Happy New Year! 🎉 As we step into 2025, let’s embrace the opportunities ahead - our team at Benefolk will be hitting the ground running after our little holiday rest. Here’s to supporting changemakers to do their important work, supporting the social sector to thrive and making 2025 a year to remember!
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This summer: learn, grow, thrive with online courses Start the new year on a high note with our latest online courses. Whether it’s building a Workplace Wellbeing Plan, supporting frontline resilience, or diversifying income, we’ve got you covered. 💻 Flexible. ✅ Practical. 🚀 Ready to go. 🌐 https://lnkd.in/gnFFh2Us #benefolkcourses #benefolklearning #onlinecourses #socialsectorresources
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Start the new year with a Workplace Wellbeing Plan in place. A Workplace Wellbeing Plan allows you to demonstrate and act on a commitment to mental health and wellbeing in your organisation. This course guides you through how to create a Wellbeing Plan on a page – and it’s an impactful way to start off on the right foot in 2025. 📅 Approx. 2 hours | $125 + GST Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/gnFFh2Us #workplacewellbeing #2025planning #onlinecourses #benefolkcourses
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Summer podcasts… Re-sharing the very fabulous Impact Boom podcast by Tom Allen as a go-to summer listening must. So many incredible changemakers interviewed this year. If you missed the interview with our founder Julia Keady during 2024… here’s the link: https://lnkd.in/g_eMPEe6 On Episode 466 Julia discusses the importance of founders managing their wellbeing to prevent burnout during the entrepreneurship journey, and how this ensures long term sustainability for businesses to create a positive impact. #wellbeing #mentalhealth #leadership #reform
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Our sector partners Infoxchange has launched the 2024 Digital Technology in the Not-for-Profit Sector Report, offering critical insights into the adoption of AI, cyber security, and digital governance for not-for-profits. Last week’s webinar featured a stellar panel, including Sue Woodward AM (ACNC Commissioner), David Crosbie (CEO, CCA), Beth Worral (Responsible AI Program Manager, National AI Centre) and Doug Taylor (CEO, The Smith Family). Key takeaway: Digital health isn’t an add-on—it’s essential. 📚 Dive into the report https://lnkd.in/g4_HyST
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🎁 This Christmas, give a charity CEO the gift of clarity and support. Running a not-for-profit or charity is no small feat. From strategy to implementation, leaders often face it all. That’s why an EXPERT BAR voucher is the perfect gift to empower and support a charity CEO. Here’s what it offers: ✅ Expert advice to tackle tough decisions or big plans. ✅ Tailored guidance on the myriad daily tasks of running an organisation. ✅ A dedicated space to think, brainstorm, and strategise with a seasoned professional. Show charity CEO's you value their leadership and wellbeing this Christmas. Learn more about vouchers today: https://lnkd.in/g3-ycEAc
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Many organisations in our sector don’t have in-house IT teams and often don’t know where to start when choosing new technology services, given the complexity and seemingly constant evolution of this realm. Good news – Benefolk’s network of specialists can be at your fingertips. Book a discovery session today to discuss your needs and connect with the right person to assist: https://lnkd.in/gtYmFNQB Learn more about this area: https://lnkd.in/gA2XV67z #nfp #ITsupport #benefolknetwork #socialsector #nfptechnology