Does Your Arts Organisation Need Support?

Does Your Arts Organisation Need Support?

The Funding Network calls for applications from Auckland charities

The Funding Network is seeking applications from arts-related Auckland charities that want to be part of its next crowdfunding event.

To be held at AUT on Wednesday, 16 March, the latest TFN event will focus on “arts intervention” social change projects and charities. The three previous Funding Network events in Auckland and Wellington raised more than $250,000 for 12 charities.

“This time we are particularly seeking applications from non-profit organisations which use creative or artistic endeavours to generate social or environmental benefits,” says Hilary Sumpter, CEO of Auckland Communities Foundation which helps run The Funding Network, with support from Philanthropy New Zealand.

Four groups will be chosen to pitch to the audience, who pledge amounts starting from $100 towards their favourite project. At a previous event, one particularly generous Kiwi donated more than $80,000 to two charities. To find out more about the selection criteria and download an application form, go to: http://www.thefundingnetwork.org.nz/non-profit-organisations

The closing date for entry is 5pm, Wednesday, 27 January, with forms to be emailed to info@thefundingnetwork.org.nz

“Our aim is to support small to medium-sized organisations, for which $10,000 would make a genuinely useful contribution,” says Sumpter.

Often described as “Dragon’s Den for charities”, The Funding Network was launched in London in 2002 by philanthropist and art dealer Dr Frederick Mulder. It has since spread around the world, with more than 150 TFN events held, 750 charities supported and at least NZD $13 million raised. Dr Mulder, who came to New Zealand for the first event in September 2014, says The Funding Network aims to democratise philanthropy by providing an attractive and easy way in for new givers.

“The environment we create inspires people to raise more as a group than they could as individuals,” says Dr Mulder. “It also encourages people to give more than just money. Our guests hear about new solutions to community issues, they ask questions, and then they pledge support to social entrepreneurs who have big ideas but limited resources.”

The Macquarie Group Foundation and Macquarie Private Wealth New Zealand are key supporters of The Funding Network in New Zealand.

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