Benefolk

15/10/2026

There’s still time to join us at Social Traders Australia Convene in Brisbane next week.

We’re hosting two sessions exploring how AI can free up time and capacity in the for-purpose sector.

The first is a candid panel with Scott Taylor and James Gauci from Cadent, asking: 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? We’ll explore where AI can make a meaningful difference, what to simplify or stop, and how to approach the risks responsibly.

The second is an interactive masterclass: 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗱𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. Together, we’ll identify what’s consuming your team’s time, explore practical ways to reduce the load, and choose a change you can put into action—freeing your people to focus on the work that matters most.

𝗦𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀! Register using the link below and get up to 30% off for being a part of the Benefolk community!

https://ow.ly/gbvJ50ZXqfs

14/10/2026

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘆.

Across the purpose sector, organisations are navigating greater complexity, changing expectations and increasingly ambitious challenges.

Lasting impact depends on strong, well-supported purpose-driven organisations.

But what exactly is needed?

If you’re a purpose-driven leader or grantmaker, we need your experience and thoughts to inform the Voice of the Leaders Insights Report.

This report will help shape the future of the sector. The survey closes soon, so please share your thoughts: https://benefolk.typeform.com/benefolksurvey

09/10/2026

A good place to work gives you more than a desk. It puts you among people who share your sense of purpose.

Benefolk is delighted to be part of a growing for-purpose precinct in South Melbourne, in a building owned by the The Adidem Group and alongside other purpose-driven businesses supported by Graeme Wise.

Graeme, pictured below with our CEO and Founder Julia Keady and Director Darren Taylor (GAICD), brought The Body Shop to Australia in 1983. Through the Adidem Group and the Wise Foundation, he has long championed the idea that business can create economic opportunity and positive social change.

That belief resonates with us. At 'T' Street, we have the chance to connect, learn and collaborate with others working to make a difference.

And there’s another very good reason to visit: the fabulous onsite social enterprise café, with great food and the best coffee in South Melbourne. Drop in for brunch or lunch, or get in touch with the café for your next catering order.

We’re looking forward to seeing what grows from being here together. Some of our colleagues have already popped in, like Janis McKenna MBA GAICD and Leanne Hart. If you’d like to visit Benefolk too, please get in touch. We’d love to welcome you.

07/10/2026

Are you joining us at Social Traders Convene 2026 in Brisbane on 20 and 21 October?

We are leading two practical AI sessions and we’d love to see you there:

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?
A candid Day 1 panel featuring Scott Taylor and Cadent founder, James Gauci, moderated by Darren Taylor.

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗱𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.
An interactive Day 2 masterclass.

Both sessions will help leaders cut through the hype, identify where AI can create genuine value and find practical ways to free up organisational capacity.

Register using the link below and get up to 30% off for being a part of the Benefolk community!
https://ow.ly/NnnS50Zi2Ty

Social Traders Australia

02/10/2026

Need more brand and marketing capacity without building a whole new team?

You’re not alone. Benefolk can work alongside your people, bringing the right expertise for whatever challenge or opportunity you’re facing.

Simply tell us what you’re trying to achieve. We’ll help you work out whether a short-term project, an outsourced team to get the work done or fractional leadership to guide decisions and build capability - or a combination - would make the biggest difference.

Let’s chat about what you need.
https://ow.ly/1SFl50ZTLSL

30/09/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 webinar by Justice Connect: 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁-𝗳𝗼𝗿-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀

For not-for-profits, reputation is one of the most valuable assets an organisation has. With teams navigating social media, complaints, member disputes, media enquiries and the actions of employees and volunteers, understanding defamation risk is essential to strong governance and confident decision-making.

Benefolk recognises how important accessible, practical guidance is for the people who lead and support purpose-driven organisations. So, we wanted to share this free webinar from Justice Connect’s Not-for-profit Law and the presenting lawyers from MinterEllison.

📅 Thursday, 8 October 2026, 12:45–2:00 pm AEDT
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Learn more and register: https://www.nfplaw.org.au/webinars/defamation-and-not-for-profits-oct-2026

And a big shout-out to Justice Connect for continuing to deliver such valuable webinars for the sector.
-for-Profit

Your reputation is one of your most valuable assets. Whether it's trust from your members, your donors, or the wider community - once it's damaged, it is difficult to rebuild. In this webinar, we'll cover what is defamation, who can sue, key defences and how to manage defamation risks.

29/09/2026

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

One of the most promising opportunities AI offers the for-purpose sector is the additional time, insight and capacity it can free up for people to focus on their mission.

But where should they focus their effort to make the greatest difference?

Benefolk’s AI-enabled diagnostic tools help leaders answer that question. They combine organisational evidence, AI-assisted analysis and specialist human expertise to build a clearer picture of what is happening inside and around an organisation.

That picture reveals strengths, gaps, pressures and opportunities. It helps leaders decide where to focus effort, support and investment, and gives funders a clearer view of needs and patterns across their portfolios.

Our first four tools each offer a different lens:
🔸𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱™ explores organisational capability.
🔸𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀™ examines external pressures and opportunities.
🔸𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝘀™ assesses AI readiness.
🔸𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆™ reviews brand health.

Discover more about these tools and how they work together to strengthen your impact.

https://benefolk.org/diagnostic-tools

24/09/2026

It was a pleasure welcoming Vicsport CEO, Elyse Jenkins to Benefolk Basecamp recently.

Since stepping into the role earlier this year, Elyse has brought fresh energy and ambition to VicSport. She is a highly dynamic and innovative leader, with a clear commitment to championing grassroots and community sport across Victoria.

We loved hearing about her ambitions for VicSport and look forward to staying close as its next chapter takes shape.

Elyse is pictured with Darren Taylor at Benefolk's Melbourne office.

18/09/2026

Benefolk is B Corp recertified!

We are very proud to share that Benefolk has been recertified as a B Corp via B Lab Australia & Aotearoa NZ - with a score that puts us in the high performer range.

It wasn’t an easy road to recertify, as the global standards have changed. Passing the rigorous recertification process proves that we aren’t just talking about making a positive impact - we are actively living it every day through our work, culture, dedication to impact, and social and environmental standards.

Thank you to all our team, partners and our clients. Your support is what makes this possible.

17/09/2026

Earlier this week, Darren Taylor spent the day in Brisbane working with 4MBS Studios Classic FM, MBS Light and Silver Memories to evolve the Silver Memories brand. It's an extraordinary service using music, memories and connection to reduce social isolation and improve the wellbeing of older Australians, including people living with dementia.

This is one of many important Benefolk projects made possible through partnerships with philanthropic foundations that care deeply about wrapping their arms around remarkable organisations like this, helping them become stronger, extend their reach and deepen their impact.

A joyful day with two very dedicated humans, Gary Thorpe OAM (middle), General Manager of 4MBS Classic FM, MBS Light and Silver Memories, and Peter Rohweder (right), Manager of Silver Memories.