Les Hems

Good Governance: Examining the Contribution of Not for Profit Directors

28 September 2011 | Most directors of Not for Profit organisations spend the equivalent of seven working weeks a year on their director’s duties – with almost 90 percent doing so on a voluntary basis, according to a study by the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Study of Philanthropic Foundations to Map ‘Where the Money Goes’

15 July 2011 | A new research project that will map grantmaking by Australia’s philanthropic foundations is to be led by the former Chief Executive of Philanthropy Australia, Gina Anderson, the Centre for Social Impact has announced.

Social Impact Bonds – Not a Panacea But Worth Investing In

10 March 2011 | Opinion | Social Investment Bonds can increase the scale of resources available to NFPs and ensure that these resources are allocated efficiently, however they are not a panacea, according to Les Hems, the Director of Research at the Centre for Social Impact.

Social Procurement in Australia

09 December 2010 | A new national report examines how Not for Profit organisations, governments and corporations can use their purchasing power and procurement processes to generate positive social impacts.

NFP Sector Demands Action on Social Policy Reform

05 August 2010 | In a wake up call to Australia's political leaders, the Not for Profit sector is demanding that the major political parties commit to regulatory and funding reform as part of the Federal Election campaign following the results of a national survey.

Opinion: The Not For Profit Sector - The Politicians Dilemma

09 March 2010 | Les Hems, Director of Research at the Centre for Social Impact, looks at the Productivity Commission's report on the Not for Profit sector, and the challenges it poses for the Government.

Productivity Commission Report - Much Needed Stimulus

12 February 2010 | The Productivity Commission Report offers much needed stimulus to developing a much better evidence base for the Not for Profit sector according to the Centre for Social Impact at the Australian School of Business.

CSI Announces New Director of Research 

21 December 2009 | The Sydney-based Centre for Social Impact has appointed Les Hems as the new Director of Research -a position which became available after the passing of highly regarded researcher and consultant, Professor Mark Lyons.