Leader Development Scholarship

Leader Development Scholarship

LEADER DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP

A Leader Development Scholarship to the value of $10,000AUD will be awarded in each of the below categories. Please select which category you wish to enter:

☐ Outstanding Fund Staff Member

☐ Outstanding Trustee Director

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COURSE DETAILS
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  1. PERSONAL / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Criteria / Hint
Articulate the specific skill gap that this course will address. (1 mark) / Include a brief overview of your role/responsibilities and the gap in your knowledge/skills you would like to address. Use the term ‘skill gap’ in your answer.
Explain how undertaking the course/s will assist you in addressing your identified skill gap.
(1 mark) / Tell us what knowledge/skill or experiences the course will give you and be specific about how will it help you address your skill gap.

Answer (maximum 300 words)

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  1. BENEFIT TO FUND

Criteria / Hint
Identify a minimum of four tangible benefits that undertaking this course would provide to your fund. (4 marks) / Number each benefit so you know you have identified at least four
For each benefit identified, articulate how it would add value to your fund. Include in your response examples such as project outcomes, KPI’s or business goals/plans. (4 marks) / We suggest that underneath each benefit articulated, you provide an explanation of how this benefit will:
1) Add value to your fund members; and
2) Be measured/monitored by a KPI or project outcome or achievement of a business goal/plan
Avoid using flowery or broad-brush statements that can’t be connected to a tangible measurement.
Articulate how your reasons for choosing this course will translate into benefits for the fund as opposed to your own career development.

Answer (maximum 500 words)

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  1. BENEFIT TO MEMBERS

Criteria / Hint
Identify a minimum of four tangible benefits that undertaking this course would provide to your fund members. (4 marks) / Number each benefit so you know you have identified at least four
For each benefit, articulate how it would add value to your fund members. Include in your response examples such as project outcomes, KPI’s or business goals/plans. (4 marks) / We suggest that underneath each benefit articulated, you provide an explanation of how this benefit will:
1) Add value to your fund members; and
2) Be measured/monitored by a KPI or project outcome or achievement of a business goal/plan
Avoid using flowery or broad-brush statements that can’t be connected to a tangible measurement.
Why is the benefit important for members? Use membership demographics or research to back up the ‘need’ for the benefit.
Tell us how the benefit fits in your funds broader strategy.

Answer (maximum 500 words)

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AIST AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2017: Nomination Form - Leader Development Scholarships 1