Business philanthropy  

Businesses supporting communities

Business philanthropy is now practised by major national and international corporations, as well as local and small businesses who recognise the importance of investing in communities.  It is one dimension of corporate social responsibility.

Corporate and business giving may mean making a cash donation, encouraging staff to organise fundraising events, creating volunteer opportunities for staff, or providing in kind or pro bono support to community organisations.

• Fundraising event calendar
• Event management

Philanthropy organisations in Australia

There are many groups within Australia who can give advice on getting started or help businesses work out a philanthropic strategy.

• Australian Business Arts Foundation
• Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility
• Back to School - school visits by former pupils
• Go Volunteer and Volunteer Match - find volunteering opportunities
• Givewell
• Good Company
• National Pro Bono Resource Centre
• Philanthropy Australia
• Volunteering Australia
• See also BCL's pages on volunteering around Australia:
  • Volunteering in Adelaide and South Australia
  • Volunteering in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, and North Queensland
  • Volunteering in Canberra and the ACT
  • Volunteering in Darwin and NT
  • Volunteering in Hobart and Tasmania
  • Volunteering in Melbourne and Victoria
  • Volunteering in Perth and WA
  • Volunteering in Sydney and NSW

Food Distribution Programs

• FareShare - (Melbourne)
• Ozharvest - (Sydney, Wollongong, Canberra.)