INNOVATION INDEX 2018 Now in the fourth year, this is pivotal research in the not-for-profit space in Australia. INNOVATION RESULTS FOR CHARITIES We are proud to announce the results of the Innovation Index for 2018. We asked those who work in charities, not-for-profits, schools, clubs and social enterprises to join in this year’s study.

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6. ABOUT THE INNOVATION INDEX
Our aim is to define, and report on what it
means to be innovative in the social sector.
Charities are embracing innovation to solve the most
important social and environmental challenges that face
our nation.
The trend we see is charities are moving from trialling
innovation initiatives to embedding innovation
capabilities and practices into their organisational DNA.
What is the Innovation Index?
Pivotal thought leadership
in the charity sector
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7. ABOUT THE INNOVATION INDEX
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What does the index measure?

8. KEY FINDINGS
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9. Innovation is on the rise
Based on data insights from the 2018 GiveEasy NFP Innovation Index
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10. Top
vectors in
2018
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11. High
innovators
Based on data insights from the 2018 GiveEasy NFP Innovation Index
7 in 10 High innovators, felt innovation had increased in their organisation
High innovators
are improving
rapidly, each
year.
Innovation scores for high performers
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12. Low
innovators
Based on data insights from the 2018 GiveEasy NFP Innovation Index
Innovation score for low innovators
Less than half of Low Innovators felt their organisation had become more
innovative
Low innovators
are losing
ground, each
year.
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13. ABOUT THE INNOVATION INDEX
What is new this year?
Employee engagement Charity interviews
Tips for charities Innovation Ambassadors
Questions added Video case studies
Practical tips on
innovation
Leaders share their
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14. KEY INSIGHTS
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15. Technology leads the way
Based on data insights from the 2018 GiveEasy NFP Innovation Index
Sector’s understanding of
innovation is improving.
Game changing shift in mindset
towards technology.
Technology takes
out top spot
KEY INSIGHTS
All measures are up
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16. Rewards and
recognition
Based on data insights from the 2018 GiveEasy NFP Innovation Index
Rewards and recognition is still lagging
People choose to work for a charity,
because they believe in the cause.
Even more important to reward, recognise and offer positive
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17. Innovation Ambassadors 2018
THANK YOU
Charity
Ambassadors for
2018
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18. THANKS TO CHARITIES
WHO TOOK PART IN THE
RESEARCH
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As a thanks for joining
the innovation research
REWARDING CHARITIES
We offered a prize of
$500 to a charity who
encouraged their team
to participate.

20. Thanks for participating in the Innovation Index 2018 Survey
PRIZE FOR TEAM RESPONSES
Alyce Simmonds
$500 donation to charity
Royal Hospital for
Women Foundation
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21. Based on data insights from the 2018 GiveEasy NFP Innovation Index
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22. Create an employee
experience
KEY INSIGHTS
Leading by example Movember
“We have a bunch of really smart,
passionate and ambitious people
who are willing to try new things,
learn from their setbacks and
challenges, and never settle for
less.”
- Charlotte Webb, Global Chief Fundraising Officer, Movember
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23. Barriers to
innovation
KEY INSIGHTS
Inadequate funding
High implementation costs
Government, regulations and
compliance
Lack necessary knowledge or skills
Complex internal approval processes
55%
32%
19%
14%
11%
What is holding
organisations back
from innovating?
Based on data insights from the 2018 GiveEasy NFP Innovation Index
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24. KEY TIPS ON INNOVATION
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26. LEADERS IN INNOVATION
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27. As voted by peers in the not-for-profit sector
TOP INNOVATOR VOTED BY PEERS
MOST INNOVATIVE NOT-FOR-PROFIT IN 2018
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28. MOST INNOVATIVE NOT-FOR-PROFIT IN 2018 (PEER VOTED)
VOTED BY PEERS IN THE NFP SECTOR
MOST INNOVATIVE NOT-FOR-PROFIT IN 2018
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29. (PEER VOTED) MOST INNOVATIVE NOT-FOR-PROFIT IN 2018

30. TOP 10 INNOVATORS
PEER VOTED
#1 Thankyou
#2 Australian Red Cross
#3 The Fred Hollows Foundation
#4 Orange Sky Laundry
#5 OxfamAustralia
#6 Cancer CouncilAustralia
#7 Movember Foundation
#8 McGrath Foundation
#9 Amnesty International
#10 beyondblue
Based on data insights from the 2018 GiveEasy NFP Innovation Index
PEER VOTED MOST INNOVATIVE NFPS IN 2018
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31. Leading innovator for 2018
TOP INNOVATOR INDEX BASED
MOST INNOVATIVE NOT-FOR-PROFIT IN 2018
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32. Leading innovator for 2018
TOP INNOVATIVE NFP FOR 2018
MOST INNOVATIVE NOT-FOR-PROFIT IN 2018
Burn Bright
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33. MOST INNOVATIVE NOT-FOR-PROFIT IN 2018

34. #1 Burn Bright
#2 Cure Brain Cancer Foundation
#3 Culture atWork
#4 Movember Foundation
#5 BreastCancer NetworkAustralia
#6 beyondblue
#7 AuscamFreedom Project
#8 YMCA Brisbane
#9 Family Life
#10 Thankyou
TOP 10 INNOVATORS
INDEX BASED
Based on data insights from the 2018 GiveEasy NFP Innovation Index
MOST INNOVATIVE NOT-FOR-PROFITS IN 2018
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35. #1 Burn Bright
#2 Cure Brain Cancer Foundation
#3 Culture atWork
#4 Movember Foundation
#5 BreastCancer NetworkAustralia
#6 beyondblue
#7 AuscamFreedom Project
#8 YMCA Brisbane
#9 Family Life
#10 Thankyou
TOP 10 INNOVATORS
INDEX BASED
MOST INNOVATIVE NOT-FOR-PROFITS IN 2018
TOP 10 INNOVATORS
PEER VOTED
#1 Thankyou
#2 Australian Red Cross
#3 The Fred Hollows Foundation
#4 Orange Sky Laundry
#5 OxfamAustralia
#6 Cancer CouncilAustralia
#7 Movember Foundation
#8 McGrath Foundation
#9 Amnesty International
#10 beyondblue
Based on data insights from the 2018 GiveEasy NFP Innovation Index Based on data insights from the 2018 GiveEasy NFP Innovation Index
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36. Hear from our panel of
innovators
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37. Michelle Stewart
Cure Brain Cancer Foundation
CEO
Michelle joined Cure Brain Cancer in 2013 and
has worked across the life sciences sector in a
variety of roles, including more than 10 years
in clinical development. Her expertise includes
attracting investment into life sciences, global
clinical research, patient-centric research and
commercial drug development.
Katrina Harrisson
Australian Red Cross
Head of Customer Experience
Katrina is a customer experience and
human-centred design leader, with strong
innovation and strategy experience. Now at
Australian Red Cross, as Head of Customer
experience, where she has established a
program to embed customer focus, and
drive innovation practices into the design of
products, services and experiences.
Melissa Morris
Thankyou
PR & Communications Manager
Melissa Morris is the PR and Communications
Manager at Thankyou, a social enterprise that
exists to empower people to play a part in
ending global poverty through simple
everyday purchases.
Andy Skidmore
Burn Bright
CEO
Andy is passionate about equipping young
people to generate wellbeing through
fostering and growing positive,
intentional, meaningful relationships.
Andy's vision is to help others build
relationships so young people are known
and loved.
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39. What’s next?
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40. OVERALL SCORECARDDETAILED REPORT
Charity sector report published from
research insights.
Each participant receives an overall scorecard outlining how
their organisation fares across the board.
Results for your charity
Insights for
your
charity
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42. www.nfpinnovationindex.com.au
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