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Making More Money

Part C - Internet and Other Resources

Part A Booklet Text | Part B Stories

Paul Bullen
1998, updated 2005

1. What do we know?
2. Funding
3. Tendering
4. Enterprises & Businesses
5. Sponsorship
6. Fundraising
7. Taxation
8. What are you ready for?

These resources are more extensive than in the published booklet. They have been updated since the original booklet publication.
All resources listed below available on the Internet are hypertext linked.

1. What do we know?

The role of government and the State is being redefined - it has been subjected to considerable change through the 1980s and 1990s. Keeping it Together State and Civil Society in Australia edited by Adam Farrer and Jane Inglis explores the changing role of Government and its relationship to civil society.

The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has a wide range of resources on related topics such as the changing role of government, tendering and the changing nature of work.

2. Funding

The most comprehensive reference on sources of non-government funding in Australia is the Australian Directory of Philanthropy from Philanthropy Australia.

Another useful reference is the WESTIR Funding Calendar which lists all the Federal and NSW Government Funding Sources plus some trusts. The Funding Calendar costs $38.50 and can be purchased from WESTIR directly. Order Form

For hints on planning projects see We Just Grew Like Topsy published by the Local Community Services Association

For a list of Grant schemes and closing dates and submission guidelines

3. Tendering

SACOSS Tendering Handbook - October 2003
Based on extensive consultations with public servants and community organisations, it is a practical guide to tendering today, covering essential background information and techniques for tendering success.

4. Enterprise and Business

If you are looking for inspiration read: Filthy Rich and Other Non-profit fantasies by Richard Steckel. It is available from Australian Institute of Management Bookshop.

Another useful resource is Non-Profits in Business, published by WorkVentures, which includes 24 cases studies of non-profit businesses. It is available from Management Alternatives 02 9665 7737

Social Ventures Australia

Social Ventures Australia (SVA), Australia’s first venture philanthropy organisation, was established in 2002 by the Benevolent Society, The Smith Family, WorkVentures and AMP Foundation. Its aim is to integrate the Australian public, corporate and social sectors to create entrepreneurial, innovative and results-driven solutions to Australia’s social problems.

5. Sponsorship

Dancing as Fast As We Can Keeping in Step with Sponsorship has been written for arts organisations. It is also relevant for Neighbourhood Centres. It provides an easy read introduction to sponsorship. Out of Print.

The Sponsorship Manual written by Edward Geldard and Laurel Sinclair gives and introduction to sponsorship and includes practical hands on information to assist organisations and individuals seeking sponsorship. It is available from The Sponsorship Unit Pty Ltd.

The Australian National Audit Office has a Best Practice Guide for the Management of Corporate sponsorship (April 1997). While this guide has been prepared for Commonwealth agencies many of the issues raised are also relevant for Neighbourhood and Community Centres. It can be downloaded.

Popping the Question: the sponsorship marriage an extract from a presentation by Edward Geldard of the Sponsorship Unit of Victoria to a Canberra Arts Marketing seminar. Deductions October 1995

Schools Policy Corporate Sponsorship within the ACT It can be downloaded. It includes sample sponsorship agreements.

6. Fundraising

Chapter 9 of the Industry Commission Inquiry into Charitable Organisations In Australia provides an overview of who is doing what fundraising and how. It notes the 50 largest community organisation in Australia raised $277 million in fundraising (18% of their total budgets).

The Fundraising Institute - Australia is a professional association of fundraisers. They have more than 1000 members. If you want to talk with a professional fundraising consultant they can put you in touch with their members.

Fundraising for Non-Profit Groups. How to get money from corporations, foundations, and government by Joyce Young and Ken Wyman. Self-Counsel Press, Vancouver, Canada 1995

Do-It-Yourself Guide to Publicity, Special Events and Fundraising, by Candy Tymson. Millennium Books, Sydney 1993

Under the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 an organisation wishing to raise money for charitable purposes - a fundraising appeal - must hold authority to fundraise. For more information contact the Office of Charities, Department of Gaming and Racing (see Charities on the menu) re charitable fundraising.

Fundraising opverview part of the Social Change Training Manual.

Remember the Guide Dogs in Your Will a useful short introduction to legacies and bequests.

More Funding and Sponsorship Resources Mainly Australian resources.

For more information on Taxation issues see: Legalities NSW, Guidelines for running a community organisations published by New South Wales Council of Social Service (NCOSS)

A most useful guide from the Australian Tax Office is Tax basics for non-profit organisations.

8. What are you ready for?

There are many Internet sites dealing with fundraising.

One good starting point is Fundraising Programs, Ideas, Tips and Resources . Very wide assortment.

Philanthropy Australia also has a useful collection of links.

Acknowledgements

The published booklet and this resource list was:

Written by Paul Bullen
Management Alternatives Pty Ltd ACN 050 334 435
www.mapl.com.au

Printed booklet published simultaneously by
Local Community Services Association (LCSA)
66 Albion St Surry Hills NSW 2010
Telephone 02 9211 3644 NSW freecall 1800 645 545 Email lcsa@pnc.com.au
Fax 02 9281 0386 © Copyright 1998

This web page has been updated by Management Alternatives Pty Ltd in 2005.

This publication may be freely copied by Neighbourhood and Community Centres in NSW for their use. All others wishing to copy any part or the printered publication should seek permission from LCSA.

Those wishing to copy the web site version should seek permission from Paul Bullen, Management Alternatives Pty Ltd. See the copyright notice.

Many thanks to the Centres who contributed to the stories and information in the booklet and all those who have been quoted.