Benefolk

We care about social changemakers achieving their mission without burning out. (Formerly The Xfactor Collective)

The Xfactor Collective is an Australian community of 70+ experienced professional services and consultants who help organisations achieve their social change aspirations. Fundraising, philanthropy, governance, marketing and much more!

24/08/2026

Julia and Annette were in Perth last week, working with the Minderoo Foundation team as part of our new partnership to strengthen the organisations Minderoo supports.

Through the partnership, organisations can access highly tailored capacity and capability support when and where they need it, with one team member describing the service as a “Capability EAP”.

It’s an exciting approach to supporting organisations doing important work, and one we’re looking forward to seeing grow across Australia.

We’ll be sharing more about this partnership, along with our new AI-enabled diagnostic tools, at the upcoming Philanthropy Australia conference.

A big thank you to Natalie Chandra, Ryan Ginard and Kristen Stevenson for backing this initiative and the organisations it supports.

Pictured: Annette Herschtal and Julia Keady of Benefolk with Natalie Chandra, Effective Philanthropy, Minderoo Foundation

21/08/2026

Grantmakers, ever wished there was an easy way you could boost the capability of your grantees?

Benefolk has a proven model that can deliver tailored capacity building support to small to medium NFPs. We provide:
🩺diagnostics
🧩program design
🤝service matching
📮delivery
✅agreements and milestones
📈reporting and evaluation

Get in touch if you’d like to know more and hear about some of the impactful programs we’ve delivered. To date, 98% of participating NFPs report increased confidence AND improved skills and knowledge.

LEARN MORE: https://benefolk.org/partners/grantee-capacity-capability-building-program

20/08/2026

We’ve got some exciting things in the works at Benefolk - want to be the first to hear what’s coming?

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11/08/2026

Growing faster than your team can keep up?

Growth is exciting, but it can quickly stretch your people and expose capability gaps.
Rather than rushing to recruit permanent staff, consider bringing in the expertise you need, when you need it.

Benefolk's Workforce Solutions service connects purpose-driven organisations with experienced leaders and specialists who can step into key roles on a part-time or short-term basis. Whether you're expanding programs, launching a new initiative or strengthening internal capability, we'll help you find the right people to keep moving forward.

Learn more about our Workforce Solutions: https://benefolk.org/organisations/fractional-support

10/08/2026

Big conversations. Bold ideas. Real change. We’re excited to support Social Traders Australia Convene 2026 - come join us in the room where Australia’s impact leaders come to challenge, connect and create what’s next.

Register to attend with this link and get 15% off for being a part of the Benefolk community!
https://ow.ly/NnnS50Zi2Ty

Register to attend with this link and get 15% off for being a part of the Benefolk community!
https://ow.ly/NnnS50Zi2Ty

07/08/2026

We'll be exhibiting at the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026 this September, and we can't wait to connect with the incredible people driving change across Australia's philanthropic and for-purpose sectors.

Whether you're looking for expert advice, practical solutions, or simply a chance to swap ideas with others working in the sector, we'd love to say hello. Let us know in the comments if you're attending!

https://www.philanthropy.org.au/news-and-stories/register-now-pa-conference-2026/

31/07/2026

Tired of recruiting for the same roles?

Advertising. Interviewing. Onboarding. Then doing it all again six months later.

For many organisations, the challenge isn't finding work to do - it's finding the right people to do it. Fractional support offers another way.

Instead of recruiting another permanent employee, access experienced executives and specialist teams for exactly the time you need them. Scale support up or down, keep projects moving, and focus your energy where it matters most.

Talk to us about what you need.

https://benefolk.org/organisations/fractional-support

29/07/2026

We're excited to be exhibiting at the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026 in Brisbane this September.

Bringing together leaders from philanthropy, not-for-profits and the broader social purpose sector, the conference is an opportunity to share ideas, explore emerging challenges and opportunities, and strengthen the relationships that help create lasting impact.

This year's theme, Mobilising Generosity, Shaping the Future, reflects the importance of collaboration and collective action in building stronger communities. We're looking forward to being part of the conversation and connecting with peers from across the sector.

https://www.philanthropy.org.au/news-and-stories/register-now-pa-conference-2026/

26/07/2026

When you're leading a not-for-profit, every decision matters. But you shouldn't have to make every decision alone.

Whether you're tackling a tricky HR issue, refreshing your fundraising strategy, navigating governance requirements or looking for communications advice, Expert Bar connects you with experienced social sector specialists who understand your world.

No lengthy consultancy or lock-in contracts - just practical, tailored advice when you need it most.
https://benefolk.org/expert-bar

24/07/2026

Resilient organisations don’t just happen by chance - they are designed and built.
For many small to medium charities, access to expert support in areas like governance, fundraising, strategy, risk and financial sustainability can be transformative. Yet this kind of capability building is often out of reach.

That's why more grantmakers are investing in organisational capacity alongside grant funding - —helping the organisations they support become more resilient, confident and sustainable for the long term.

Benefolk makes it easy. We design and deliver tailored capacity and capability programs, managing everything from diagnostics and specialist matching through to reporting and evaluation.

If you're a grantmaker looking to maximise the impact of your funding, please reach out. And if you're part of a not-for-profit that could benefit from this kind of support, it's a conversation worth having with your funders.

https://benefolk.org/partners/grantee-capacity-capability-building-program

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