Collaboration + collective giving = Game changer – Generosity Magazine
At a time when individuals have more power than at any time in history, inequality is widespread and deepening. The Funding Network’s Lisa Cotton says collaboration and collective giving are powerf…
Top Tips to Take Your Pitch from Mediocre to Memorable – Social Change Central
A convincing pitch is a powerful tool to unlock opportunities, form key relationships with investors or volunteers, attract funding, and inspire new audiences. And, for charities and social ente…
Laughter, tears and pledges – Generosity Magazine
Inside an evening with The Funding Network.
Simone Patterson, Sister Diana and Lana Borg and will pitch for their causes.
On an unseasonably warm evening in Sydney, the doors of the elevator sli…
‘Shark’ Pitch for Charities – Geelong Independent
Three Geelong charities providing surfing for disadvantaged kids, unique drug rehab and food for the needy will compete for $15,000 next Tuesday.
The charity leaders will present their pitch ?…
Demystifying Collective Giving: How Your Social Enterprise Can Leverage the Movement – Social Change Central
Collective giving. Is it just another buzzword? A passing trend? Or is it here to stay?
New giving concepts and donations platforms seem to be popping up left, right and centre. But let’s take a …
Six Essential Lessons For Impact-Focused Start-Ups – ProBono Australia
Lisa Cotton, co-founder and former CEO of The Funding Network (TFN), shares the essential lessons for impact-focused startups that TFN has learned along the way.
Over the past six years,…
Do the most you can for those you serve: Lisa Cotton – Philanthropy Australia
It would be tough to find a bigger champion of democratised philanthropy than Lisa Cotton, co-founder of The Funding Network. As she prepares to step down from her role as CEO, she reflects on the gro…
TFN launches online portal ‘Roots of Change’ – Third Sector
People can now seek out organisations that are aligned with their missions.
The Funding Network (TFN), a national capacity building model for non-profit organisations, has today announced the laun…
Lisa Cotton steps down as CEO of TFN – Third Sector
New boss has been named.
Six years after establishing The Funding Network in Australia and growing it to be one of the most respected collective giving models in Australia, CEO Lisa Cotton will st…
TFN Celebrates Significant Milestone – Third Sector Magazine
Organisation hosts 50 live crowdfunding events.
The Funding Network (TFN), is celebrating a significant milestone of 50 live crowdfunding events supporting social innovation and the growth of gra…