Philanthropy Web Resources

This section list some web resources about philanthropic funding. Sections include:

• Securing Philanthropic Funding
• Listing on Giving Registers
• Sponsorship Guidelines

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Securing Philanthropic Funding

• The Community Funding Centre has many resources on funding available, maintained through ourcommunity.com.au
• Philanthropy Australia has a number of resources to help you find philanthropic grants and support
• The Fundraising institute of Australia has useful material on fundraising. They also an ACT chapter which hosts regular events, training courses and some scholarships for community sector workers.
• The Sponsorship Unit has number of resources you can purchase which have information on how to attract sponsorship.

Listing on Giving Registers

A simple way to start engaging with potential philanthropic donors is to list your organisation on a register of recipient organisations. Some options include:

• Pro Bono Australia, Guide to Giving: The Australian Directory of Not-for-Profit Organisations. Not-for-profit organisations can register online for free.
• Charities Aid Foundation: a not-for-profit organisation overing the whole spectrum of giving including: Workplace Payroll Giving Programs, Matched Giving Programs, Online Credit Card Giving Programs, Foundations, Scholarship and Grant Making Programs, Overseas Project Development and Management.
• Givewell: the first organisation in Australia to provide a comprehensive research service for informed giving.
• Pathways Australia: pay to register. The newsletter is free. Membership varies depending on the income of your organisation. Membership benefits include a listing in the "Guide to Australia's Not-For-Profit Organisations", fortnightly funding alert, assistance to obtain bequests, a copy of the "Guide to Australian Company Giving", access to funding databases, management advice, discounted insurance coverage, vouchers to pay for other Pathways Australia services, attendance at seminars and training programs, subscription to quarterly management magazine, access to on-line management library, access to management consultancy services, advertising vacancies in weekly employment bulletin.

Sponsorship Guidelines

This section gives you a few example guidelines which can be useful for preparing pitches. Many smaller businesses do not have such well developed sponsorship arrangements but might welcome the opportunity to build community profile.

• ActewAGL Community Sponsorship Guidelines
• SONY Sponsorship Guidelines
• Bendigo Bank Sponsorship Guidelines

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