The Funding Network building on 10 years of giving – On Impact

The Funding Network’s live crowdfunding events build bridges between business, philanthropy, everyday Australians and the social sector to transform compassion into action. These events provide a pl…
How cultivating the joy of giving in children will grow the next generation of changemakers – Philanthropy Australia

Kristen Lark, CEO of The Funding Network Australia, on why TFN has created a special fundraising event, Giving Heroes, that engages young people and their parents by focusing on the impact they can ma…
Two minds better than one as The Funding Network marks 10 years – Philanthropy Australia

The Funding Network is celebrating its 10th Anniversary – and $22 million in giving – with a specially streamed pitching event. Philanthropy Weekly speaks with CEO Kristen Lark and its founder…
The silver lining borne out of the pandemic | In conversation with Jane Marx – founder & CEO, The Beautiful Bunch

It’s a Melbourne spring afternoon when I check my map to see if I can find The Beautiful Bunch, a non-profit floral-delivery service that creates jobs for women from refugee backgrounds.
I peer dow…
Giving renters access to justice | In conversation with Noel Lim – founder & CEO, Anika Legal

Noel Lim, founder of Anika Legal, is part of a growing number of young and vulnerable Australians who will likely never own a home.
The once touted ‘Australian Dream’ of securing a piece of land …
Is philanthropy a dirty word? – Fundraising & Philanthropy

Philanthropy is changing
What do you think of when you hear the word philanthropist? The traditional view of philanthropy was often limited to the wealthy giving large donations to established chariti…
How to fundraise better with Pitch Coaching

For grassroots organisations to survive, they need to quickly and effectively communicate their unique case for support to potential funders. Improving their skills and confidence in this area is es…
Pitch Up Wagga Wagga – 7NEWS Riverina

7News covers Pitch Up Wagga Wagga, our first live crowd-funding extravaganza in Wagga Wagga where we’re harnessing the power of community to keep grassroots charities thriving.
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A magic brew of innovation and commitment | In conversation with Marcus Watson – CEO, BackTrack

Anyone who has any contact with BackTrack will tell you they’re special.
Founded by Bernie Shakeshaft in 2006 in Armidale NSW with a magic brew of strong community support, a shed, some working do…
Reducing the stigma for incarcerated women | In conversation with Amelia Pickering – CEO, Prison Network

Women who have been incarcerated are more stigmatised than men, according to Amelia Pickering CEO at Prison Network, an organisation that has been providing support for women and their families for ov…