Northern Rivers Community Foundation

Thank YOU to the 220+ donors, grant recipients, supporters and friends who joined us last night to celebrate 20 years of community giving. It was an inspiring and uplifting event and such a joy to bring everyone together in the one space. As a community foundation, connection is our superpower! Together, we've catalysed real grassroots change in the Northern Rivers, and this year's Community Grants funding of $327,401 is supporting 21 wonderful local organisations. Swipe right to read the announcement. Thank you to our donors and funding partners who make this work possible. We couldn't do it without you! Here's to the next 20 years of community-led impact! Sam Henderson Johan Simone Kortenhorst Sandra Duncan Ian Bird #communityphilanthropy #communityfoundation #givewhereyoulive

As part of our outreach to grassroots groups post-Cyclone Alfred, we're hearing that many local groups need help replenishing supplies quickly. NRCF's Rapid Relief Fund does just that by providing fast, flexible funding so these groups can continue their vital work on the ground. Every dollar goes directly to local community-led recovery efforts. Amanda Gorvin, GM at Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary told us emergency response equipment had been damaged and made unusable by Cyclone Alfred. “This rapid grant from NRCF is going to get our team quickly re-kitted and able to get on with the job of repairing enclosures, cleaning debris, and making sure the Sanctuary remains safe for all wildlife and animals,” Amanda said. DONATE here: https://lnkd.in/g55kyvSa #communitygiving #grassroots #cyclonealfred

We've been reaching out to organisations across the Northern Rivers and while we may have “dodged a bullet” in terms of widespread damage, many local charities are telling us that they have depleted their reserves. Smaller, under-resourced groups urgently need support to replenish essential supplies like: ✅ Emergency food bank stocks ✅ Personal protective gear ✅ Community defibrillator pads ✅ Other critical disaster-response resources That’s why we’re launching The Rapid Relief Fund—a targeted, streamlined initiative to get funds into the hands of trusted local groups quickly. Unlike larger national appeals, this fund directly supports grassroots organisations. DONATE here: https://lnkd.in/g55kyvSa Your donation today will immediately support community-led groups providing relief where it’s needed most. The funding will help them continue and focus on their vital work.

Yesterday our CEO Sam Henderson was part of a regional discussion about the impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred with PM Anthony Albanese hosted by member for Lismore Janelle Saffin. While all our Northern Rivers communities are mopping up, and in some places still waiting for floodwaters to recede, the preparedness and connectedness of our region was highlighted by the PM. This is due in no small part to the hard work of dozens of community-led groups that have worked hand-in-hand with our communities, particularly over the last three years since the 2022 floods. It's also a testament to the spirit of the Northern Rivers and why this always has been such a special part of the country.

Our Northern Rivers communities are in for another rough time thanks to Cyclone Alfred. We’ve all lived through a lot these last few years. From Tweed to Grafton, Kyogle to Byron, we know that the power of community has been the thing that makes an enormous difference, especially during disaster, and it will be the same this time, whatever is ahead of us. Please keep an eye out for each other and stay safe by keeping up to date with the local warnings in your part of the region with SES notices, your local government emergency dashboard and the Hazards Near Me app. NRCF has been in talks with a number of agencies and organisations these last few days and we’re ready to step up and do what’s needed as soon as it’s needed. Stay safe friends!

Tickets are selling fast for our Women's Giving Circle International Women's Day gathering on March 14 at Frida's Field! Guests will hear from an inspiring lineup of changemakers including Annabelle Hickson, Mindy Woods, Tarla Lambert and Odette Barry who are committed to speaking up to explore the cultural divide across gender and empowering the next generation of girls through storytelling for progress. The event also includes a sumptuous lunch by Frida's Field plus inspiring conversation among likeminded friends that our Women's Giving Circle events have become famous for. Grab your ticket and bring a friend: https://ow.ly/VxRZ50V3g00 #givingcircle #internationalwomensday #collectivegiving #women Amy Colli

Work with us! We're on the look out for a community-minded person with strong admin/organisational skills who loves connecting with local grassroots organisations. The Grants Officer role is at the heart of what we do: connecting with and supporting not for profit and grassroots groups across the Northern Rivers NSW, and ensuring the delivery of our grant programs. Apply or take a look at the key responsibilities and position description via Ethical Jobs here: https://lnkd.in/gt-jSYmc Please share the link with anyone in your network who you think would make a great addition to the NRCF team! ⏰Applications close 5pm, Thurs 6 March 2025. #Hiring #NorthernRivers #CommunityImpact #Grants #Philanthropy #MakeADifference

Northern Rivers Community Foundation stands in solidarity with First Nations Peoples. We acknowledge that 26 Jan is the anniversary of colonisation and is not a date to celebrate for many in our local communities. 🖤💛♥️

Northern Rivers Community Foundation is really looking forward to using ImpactMapper in our 2025 Flood Impact Report funded by the which measures the contribution of small, place-based not for profit organisations to response and recover efforts following the devastating floods that affected our region in 2022.

For more than 20 years, the Northern Rivers Community Foundation has helped generous individuals, families and businesses make a difference in our local communities. Whether your donation is large or small, every contribution helps create positive change. Together we've given more than $10 million across the 7 local government areas that make up our Northern Rivers communities. Is 2025 the year you join us and start your local giving journey? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gwv2MP55 #GiveWhereYouLive #LocalsHelpingLocals #communityphilanthropy