Results of the Community Foundations mapping project: what we’ve learned and what comes next. Louise Arkles, ACP Discussion facilitated by Alexandra Gartmann National Community Foundations Forum 2014 An Australian Community Philanthropy event Proudly supported by Philanthropy Australia and FRRR

Mapping Community Foundations Louise Arkles Development Officer Australian Community Philanthrop y

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How many community foundations? 36 community foundations 2 community foundations managed by public trustees 19 geographic sub-funds

Community foundations are … Independent, place-based, community-owned philanthropic vehicles which raise funds, primarily from a specific geographic location, to give back to that community in the form of grants.

Locations

Percentage of CFs per LGA

CFs per 1000 head of population

Funds Under Management 24 Known = $305,312,762 Estimated total FUM = over $310 M The top 3 account for $264 M (85%) Over half have less than $1 M

People Power Directors : most have 9-12 Staff – 15% have no staff – One third employ less than 0.5 EFT – More than half employ 1 EFT or less

Fields of funding

Grants In the 12 months - $21,274,191 granted Estimated yearly total - $21.5 M Known grants to date - $96,431,661 Estimated grants to date – at least $97 Million!

Recommended Priorities Raise the public profile Find Champions Lobby for simplified regulation Collect stronger data Collaborate – partner – share Adapt to embrace change Strategic approach Keep roots in community – but look outwards