BCL Business - Business philanthropy and office fundraisers

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.

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:

Food Distribution Programs

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