What makes an innovative charity? Deep dive into the mechanics of innovation in the non-profit sector in Australia. Based on the results of the NFP Innovation Index 2017.

1. WHAT MAKES AN
INNOVATIVE
CHARITY?
Shifting from charity to
#changemaker
INNOVATION INDEX 2018

2. WHY INNOVATION?
Innovation is much more than a
buzzword for charities. Often, charities
are born from a desire to bring
significant change, and make long-term
impact in their corner of the world.
Charities are solving the
most important social
and environmental
challenges that face our
nation.

3. NFP INNOVATION INDEX
To help build innovation capacity
in this vital sector, GiveEasy
launched this research to define,
and report on what it means to be
innovative.
Over four years, charities use of innovation has
matured and its capabilities have improved rapidly.
The Innovation Index is a leading indicator of the
innovation capability of the not-for-profit sector in
Australia.

4. HOW THE INDEX IS CALCULATED

5. KEY INSIGHTS
Innovation is on the rise
Across the board, charities are embracing new ways of
bringing innovation to their stakeholders.
Embedding innovation is key
The social sector is finding new ways to solve the most
important challenges that face our nation. Every effort is
making strides in the right direction.
Strategy sustains innovation
It is clear that innovation strategy is what sets leading
organisations apart from the rest.

6. With innovation there is no
finish line, only evolution.
When it comes to implementing
and embedding innovation, every
conversation and contribution
counts.

7. Types of
innovators
Based on data insights from the 2017 GiveEasy NFP Innovation Index

8. Qualities of
high innovators
Based on data insights from the 2017 GiveEasy NFP Innovation Index
Survey results over three years has found that high innovators:

9. Technology is a
key driver of
innovation
Based on data insights from the 2017 GiveEasy NFP Innovation Index
Digital trends in the NFP sector

10. Barriers to
innovation
Based on data insights from the 2017 GiveEasy NFP Innovation Index

11. Rewards and
recognition
Based on data insights from the 2017 GiveEasy NFP Innovation Index

12. Actionable
insights
Only 2% of people feel
confident to question
the status quo.
Based on data insights from the 2017 GiveEasy NFP Innovation Index

13. Top ten
Most
innovative
charities
in Australia

14. Brain Cancer Foundation

15. Cerebral Palsy Alliance

16. CASE STUDY
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Cure Brain Cancer
Foundation

17. OTHER EMERGING TRENDS
Our research has uncovered that NFPs
must embed innovation into their DNA to
achieve sustainable growth and ensure
that they thrive in an uncertain and
rapidly changing world.
Charities are the
custodians of social and
environmental good in
our society.

18. Diversity of age
is a driver of
innovation
Based on data insights from the 2017 GiveEasy NFP Innovation Index

19. Change makers
drive innovation
in an
organisation
Based on data insights from the 2017 GiveEasy NFP Innovation Index

20. Thank you for
championing change #IN2018
www.nfpinnovationindex.com.au