Too much funding going to 10 per cent of charities – The Australian

Our corporate philanthropy model is unsustainable with 94 per cent of all donations going to just 10 per cent of Australian charities and the top 20 charities raking in about 25 per cent of all the mo…
Think twice before you unsubscribe: The free gift your favourite charities need from you this holiday season.

As the holiday season shifts into full swing and your inbox begins to swell, you’ll be tempted to do something that costs your favourite charities hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Please, pleas…
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…
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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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…