ANHCA Public Fund for DGR Fundraising for your Neighbourhood House/Centre has never been so exciting and easy!

Income streams What are the sources of income for your Neighbourhood House/Centre? Federal government? State government? Local government? Fee-for-service programs? Philanthropic funds? Donations?

Increasing funds Your Neighbourhood House/Centre can increase its income and therefore its positive impact in the community by: Applying for grants from philanthropic trusts/foundations and corporations Accepting donations from individuals and small businesses.

The fundraising landscape Some philanthropic trusts/ foundations and corporations will only grant funds to not-for-profit organisations with deductible gift recipient (DGR) status. Many individuals and small businesses prefer to donate to not-for-profit organisations with DGR status. This is because monies donated can be deducted from their taxable income which means they pay less tax. Increasing income through philanthropic trusts/foundations and corporations as well as individuals can be difficult because:

This meant that… Neighbourhood Houses/ Centres needed to have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status in their own right to: Receive tax deductible donations from individuals and businesses and Apply for funds from philanthropic trusts/foundations and corporations.

Neighbourhood Houses/Centres no longer need to have DGR status in their own right to apply for funds from philanthropic trusts/foundations and corporations and receive tax deductible donations! Instead, Neighbourhood Houses/Centres can use the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR as a vehicle to accept tax deductible donations ($100 or over) or apply for grants from philanthropic foundations/trusts and corporations requiring DGR (deductible gift recipient) tax status. And then along came the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR…

Is your Neighbourhood House/Centre eligible? Be an organisation (as opposed to an individual) Be a financial member of the relevant State Peak Body Be a legal entity (ie an incorporated body If the organisation is a network or peak body rather than a Neighbourhood House or Centre in its own right, it must apply funds to furthering or supporting the work of Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Not have DGR status.

Is your Neighbourhood House/Centre eligible? The ANHCA Public Fund for DGR can legally only direct funds to other entities in furtherance of the purposes in ANHCA’s constitution. These are to: Contribute to national policy and issues of common interest to the Neighbourhood House and Centre sector in Australia Promote and strengthen the national identity of the Neighbourhood House and Centre sector in Australia Enhance the quality, skills and knowledge of the Neighbourhood House and Centre sector in Australia Support the activity and work of the Neighbourhood House and Centre sector in Australia. This means that ANHCA can accept funds and direct them for the work carried out by Neighbourhood Houses and Centres, including project-based support and general support.

Be able to receive tax deductible donations Apply now! Fill out the form titled ‘Form: apply for general donations.’ fund-dgr and return to Once this form is submitted and approved, your Neighbourhood House/Centre can receive tax deductible donations of $100 or more.

Is your Neighbourhood House/ Centre fundraising ready?

The $2,000 donated helped to purchase crockery, a toaster and other equipment for the community kitchen. Over 875 three course meals have been served by 7 volunteers since last July. Case study: general donations

San Remo Neighbourhood Centre, NSW “Without the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR, we could not establish our community restaurant. It provides meals to members of the community who are financially disadvantaged, have mental health issues and/or an intellectual or physical disability,” said Jillian, Centre Manager. “The process of applying to the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR was so simple. The forms were easy and we were able to secure the funds within 48 hours.” Case study: general donations

Apply for grants from philanthropic trusts/ foundations and corporates Apply now! Fill out the form titled ‘Form – apply for philanthropic grants and corporations project funding’ available on and return to Become familiar with the process for applying for funds through the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR. Download the form titled ‘Steps to apply for philanthropic and corporate funds’ Contact the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR Administrator (Maureen McConnell) 4 weeks before the deadline for the grant to confirm your Neighbourhood House/Centre is eligible

Case study: philanthropic trusts/foundations and corporations Railway Neighbourhood House, VIC received funding from the Victorian Women's Benevolent Trust to continue the weekly homework club for young people of refugee background. Railway Neighbourhood House, VIC

Case study: philanthropic trusts/foundations and corporations Bellarine Living and Learning Centre, VIC Received $24,000 from the Geelong Community Foundation for the Connections in the Community project. The aims of the project are to: Engage and connect new participants into BLLC Build capacity of BLLC to manage the ever increasing participant engagement and new/existing program numbers.

Ensure your Neighbourhood House/Centre is eligible to accept tax deductible donations of $100 or more! Fill out the form titled ‘Form: apply for general donations.’ Explore grant opportunities through philanthropic trusts/foundations and corporations requiring DGR status. Fill out the form titled ‘Form: apply for general donations.’ Please note that an online form is also available on the ANHCA website. Next steps