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grants-guyThursday 2 March 2017
9am – 12pm    |   $30 (+booking fee)

Shellharbour Council Chambers
Lamerton House, Lamerton Crescent, Shellharbour City Centre

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Our Grants Guy event booked out last year – Please register early. Share this with those who can benefit.

This workshop is an ideal, practical guide to Fundraising, Crowdfunding & Sponsorship for any Community Organisation, Charity or Sporting Club seeking to attain funding. A discussion will also take place with regard to current developments in the Fundraising & Crowd funding sector. Topics Include:

Fundraising:
•    the vital importance of the 80:20 rule
•    7 steps essential to successful fundraising
•    to make an effective case for support
•    major gift prospect ranking
•    to use prospect cultivation plans
•    develop lasting relationships.

Sponsorship:
•    Category Sponsorships
•    Treating Sponsorship like a Job Search
•    Research – is it the right sponsor for you?
•    How to go the extra mile to impress
•    Offering Incentives

Crowd Funding:
•    Short history of crowd funding
•    Pre-Launch of Campaign
•    Crafting the Pitch Video
•    Launch
•    Post-Launch

The presenter, Keith Whelan currently works to source funding and grants for all sectors of the community including public and private. Keith has consulted with Local, State and Federal Government as well as a number of not for profit organisations, charities, sporting clubs, environmental groups, businesses across Australia.

For further information contact Illawarra Interagency on: IllawarraInteragency@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au or phone: 4221 6091.

REGISTER NOW: www.thegrantsguy.eventbrite.com.au

Illawarra Interagency Training Event

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The Grants Guy LogoThursday 2 March 2017
9am – 12pm    |   $30 (+booking fee)

Shellharbour Council Chambers
Lamerton House, Lamerton Crescent, Shellharbour City Centre

REGISTER HERE

Our Grants Guy event booked out last year – Please register early. Share this with those who can benefit.

This workshop is an ideal, practical guide to Fundraising & Sponsorship for any Community Organisation, Charity or Sporting Club seeking to attain funding. A discussion will also take place with regard to current developments in the Fundraising & Crowd funding sector. Topics Include:

Fundraising:
•    the vital importance of the 80:20 rule
•    7 steps essential to successful fundraising
•    to make an effective case for support
•    major gift prospect ranking
•    to use prospect cultivation plans
•    develop lasting relationships.

Sponsorship:
•    Category Sponsorships
•    Treating Sponsorship like a Job Search
•    Research – is it the right sponsor for you?
•    How to go the extra mile to impress
•    Offering Incentives

Crowd Funding:
•    Short history of crowd funding
•    Pre-Launch of Campaign
•    Crafting the Pitch Video
•    Launch
•    Post-Launch

The presenter, Keith Whelan currently works to source funding and grants for all sectors of the community including public and private. Keith has consulted with Local, State and Federal Government as well as a number of not for profit organisations, charities, sporting clubs, environmental groups, businesses across Australia.

For further information contact Illawarra Interagency on: IllawarraInteragency@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au or phone: 4221 6091.

REGISTER NOW: www.thegrantsguy.eventbrite.com.au

Wollongong Council Financial Assistance

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Wollongong Council will be accepting applications from Wednesday, 1 February 2017 until Friday, 31 March 2017 for the following programs:
•         Sponsorship of Community Events
•         Small Cultural Grants
•         Contribution to Public Bands and Choirs

Applications are submitted online for these grants. The online application for Financial Assistance Program for 2017/2018 will be available from 1 February 2017 and can be accessed at http://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/sponsorship.

All applicants must be registered users to access the online application forms.

If you require any assistance with your registration, please email LAS_Support@wollongong.nsw.gov.au.

This year we are running two FREE information Sessions both on Thursday 23 February 2017 at Wollongong City Council Administration Building 41 Burelli Street Wollongong. First session at 1-2pm and second session at 5.30 – 6.30pm, you can register to attend these sessions via the below link:

https://wollongongcitycouncil.wufoo.com/forms/q1eh8ge60v5j944/

Should you have any queries in relation to the application process please do not hesitate to contact: Contribution to Bands and Choirs and Sponsorship of Community Events – Vera Cvetkoski

phone: 4227 7061 email: vcvetkoski@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
Small Cultural Grants – Megan McKell Phone: 4227 7228 email: mmckell@wollongong.nsw.gov.au

2017 Interagency Dates

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As 2016 comes to a close we are now looking forward to plans for 2017.

Two important Interagency dates to lock into your diary today are Thursdays 2 March and 4 May 2017.

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Thursday 2 March

The Grants Guy
Yes we have invited Keith back again, this time to talk about Sponsorship, Crowd Funding and Fundraising.

This will be a morning event located at Shellharbour Council

Thursday 4 May

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Annual Networking Event
And guess what!? Its Star Wars day!

Yes we have already starting thinking about how we might be able to play with this and ideas so far have included walking a labyrinth and having a drumming circle. Will keep you posted as more comes to light.

This will be an afternoon event located at The Pavilion, Kiama

 

Making a Difference from Afar

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Future of the Children Ministry classroom – June 2015
Jay Jay speaking to students – June 2015
Primary school graduation

Appeal for school materials, books, food, clothing and donations for children in Liberia by Wollongong local Jay Jay Ganwaye.

Former refugee Jay Jay Ganwaye is appealing to the community for much needed donations of school materials, clothing, food and other support for children in Liberia. Since making Wollongong his new home in 2009, Jay Jay has worked tirelessly to establish a charity organisation in Liberia to improve the welfare and education of disadvantaged and vulnerable children. His organisation, Future of the Children Ministry, now serves over 500 children who could benefit immensely from donations of school supplies, non-perishable food items, clothing and other essential items for their development.

Liberia is still recovering from devastating civil wars and poverty. Children are the ones who are the most vulnerable under these circumstances. Education is very expensive in Liberia, leaving many families unable to send their children to school. This is what inspired Jay Jay to establish free, high quality schools and education programs in Monrovia. Jay Jay also hopes to raise awareness in Australia about the challenges his homeland of Liberia faces.

Jay Jay established the registered charity using his own finances with the help of family and friends. They are now operating a school in Monrovia for children from Kindergarten to Year 9. They also run reading clubs, youth leadership and sport programs, Jay Jay is aspiring to open a high school for Years 10-12 and a vocational computer class program as well.

Collection of donations and media appointments can be arranged by contacting Jay Jay on 0469 271 411.

Aurora Group’s Small Grants Round 2016

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Now calling for applications.

The Aurora Group is a charity, raising funds for NSW-based initiatives that support, reach out to and provide innovative projects focused on LGBTIQ people. 

Each year, we hold events to raise funds for projects that might otherwise not receive funding across NSW.

Last year six grants were awarded to organisations across the state, and following the success of the 2016 Aurora Ball we hope to expand our reach into new organisations and communities with a larger grants program.

Organisations in your community can apply for Small Grants of up to $5,000.

Applications close on 21 October 2016.

Organisations wanting to apply but needing an extension should contact Joy Kyriacou | Director – Grants & Beneficiaries before 21 October 
Ph | 0412 084 782
Email | joy@auroragroup.com.au

All the necessary details on our 2016 Grants Round can be found on our website,  www.auroragroup.com.au, and if you require any further information I would be delighted to assist.

 

NSW Seniors Festival event grants

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Applications for 2017 NSW Seniors Festival event grants are now open.

Applications close on Friday 2 September 2016 at 11pm.

The NSW Seniors Festival grants program funds events and activities across NSW that help seniors live active, healthy and socially connected lives.

Run by the Department of Family and Community Services, the program provides $200,000 in seed-funding for organisations to hold events for seniors during the annual NSW Seniors Festival.

How do I apply for a grant?

All applications must be submitted online via SmartyGrants.

Before you submit an application, please read the Grants Program objectives and the 2017 Program Terms and Conditions.

Funding TiersEach year, two funding categories are offered to ensure the program is both accessible and relevant to future applicants.

  • Tier 1 – up to $1,000 for small-scale community events
  • Tier 2 – $1001 – $5,000 for large-scale activities.

Tier 2 grants must be matched by at least 50% of your organisation’s own resources. This matched amount can include sponsorship, cash or in-kind contributions such as venue hire, catering and administration costs, and money spent by your own organisation.

If you have any questions about the NSW Seniors Festival grants program email the NSW Seniors Festival team or call the Seniors Information Service on 13 77 88 (cost of a local call within Australia).

Red Ribbon Grant

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Red RibbonWould your organisation like to apply for a Red Ribbon Grant to increase community conversations and awareness about HIV?

The HARP Unit is offering grants valued at up to $500(please discuss with us if you require more) for World AIDS Day

which is acknowledged internationally on December 1st.

Its easy to apply!

  1. Read the attached guide.
  2. Talk to the HARP Unit if you need to.
  3. Fill out the attached application form.
  4. Review the form with a member of the HARP Unit if you need to.
  5. Submit

Red Ribbon applications are open until Friday 30th September 2016.

Please send applications by email to: Scott.Lockhart@health.nsw.gov.au or Fax 4221 6722

HARPRed Ribbon Grantsguide 2016

Red Ribbon Application Form 2016