Community Sector Banking, Australia’s only banking service dedicated to the not-for-profit sector, partnered with the Churchill Trust to offer a new Churchill Fellowship in 2019 specifically to support and strengthen leaders in the Australian not-for-profit sector.
It was announced yesterday that the recipient of the Community Sector Banking sponsored Fellowship is Jan Maggacis of Queensland.
The Fellowship, awarded to Ms Maggacis, has been established to support the development of leadership skills and people and culture programs so future challenges can be met across the not-for-profit sector.
Jan Maggacis has more than 20 years of experience in leadership and governance. She intends to visit academic institutions and business schools across USA to research strategies and resilience training methods to develop sustainable leadership models that will support not-for-profits through generational changes in leadership.
“Community Sector Banking is always looking for opportunities to invest in the not-for-profit sector because a strong and thriving civil society helps nourish our communities,” says Community Sector Banking CEO Andrew Cairns.
“We’re extremely proud to support Jan Maggacis to visit not-for-profits overseas and bring back her findings for the enrichment of the sector here in Australia. Upon her return, we will invite Jan to present at future Board meetings and conferences and look forward to learning from her experience.”
“A Churchill Fellowship is a life changing experience, so we congratulate Jan Maggacis on being selected and wish her well on her journey ahead,” said CEO of the Churchill Trust, Mr Adam Davey.
“The not-for-profit sector plays a critical role in Australia’s economic and social wellbeing. The Churchill Trust would like to acknowledge and congratulate Community Sector Banking for investing in the sector’s emerging leaders and supporting an exploration of global best practice,” concluded Mr Davey.
Background to Community Sector Banking:
- Community Sector Banking is Australia’s only banking service dedicated to the not-for-profit sector. It was formed in 2002 as a joint venture between Bendigo Bank and the Community 21 consortium of not-for-profit organisations.
- Community Sector Banking now provides tailored products and services to more than 17,000 not-for-profit customers.
- As Australia’s first banking service to be certified as a B Corp, Community Sector Banking strives to strengthen the communities in which they operate. From annual grants programs, to scholarships, the Rental Affordability Index and a Reconciliation Action Plan, they are passionate about investing in people to strengthen not-for-profits and the communities they support.
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