Spreading Joy: How Sunshine Bendigo’s 2024 Toy Drive Transforms Christmas for Families in Need
Christmas is a time for joy, togetherness, and giving. But for many families, financial struggles can overshadow the season, making it hard to embrace the festive spirit. This is where Sunshine Bendigo’s 2024 Toy Drive steps in. By providing new, unwrapped toys to children aged 0 to 6, this initiative ensures vulnerable families in Central […]
Building Brighter Futures: How the Frank Montagnese Foundation and One Ball Empower Communities Through Soccer
Soccer is so much more than a sport. It’s a powerful tool that brings people together, teaches valuable life lessons, and helps improve lives. The Frank Montagnese Foundation (FMF) is committed to supporting initiatives that help young people grow and develop. Our partnership with One Ball, a unique organisation using soccer to benefit disadvantaged youth […]
Frank Montagnese Foundation Joins Tour de Cure’s Cuban Spring Lunch to Support Cancer Research
We’re excited to share that the Frank Montagnese Foundation recently supported Tour de Cure’s Cuban Spring Lunch with a financial contribution, helping raise vital funds for cancer research. The Cuban Spring Lunch was a day full of energy, inspiration, and a strong sense of community, as we all gathered to make a difference in the […]
Frank Montagnese Foundation partners with The Sicilians at August’s 2024 Variety Vic Bash
The Frank Montagnese Foundation were proud to sponsor John Mantello and his team, The Sicilians, as they took part in the 2024 Variety Vic Bash earlier this year. The Bash is a yearly event ran by Variety and is the longest-running charity motor event in the country. Participants drive exotic and creatively themed cars through […]
How to Show Social Impact: NFPs Build Trust and Get Support
At the Frank Montagnese Foundation (FMF) we don’t just give we make a difference. As a foundation that supports and partners with not-for-profits (NFPs) we know how important it is for these organisations to show their impact. This builds trust with their existing supporters and attracts new donors and partners who want to know their […]
Building Resilience: How NFPs Can Navigate Fundraising in a Changing World
Fundraising has never been easy, but in today’s world it feels like climbing a mountain. The challenges not-for-profit (NFP) organisations in Australia are facing are tough to say the least. Economic downturns, shifting donor bases and more competition for funds, it’s no wonder many NFPs are feeling the squeeze. But here’s the thing—despite these challenges […]
Structured Giving Vehicles: How Do They Work & Their Advantages
The new financial year has arrived, creating a new opportunity for families, individuals and corporations to leverage structured giving vehicles for their philanthropy. Whilst many think about the tax benefits of charitable donations and contributions at the End of the Financial Year, these contributions work best for all parties when they are part of a […]
Celebrating eight years of our partners Sunshine Bendigo
The Frank Montagnese Foundation are proud to celebrate the great work of one of our partners, Sunshine Bendigo who are celebrating eight years in operation this July. Sunshine Bendigo’s profound impact has been felt right throughout the Bendigo community and surrounding regions, as they aim to provide essential needs for babies and children “by caring […]
Featured Project: 2024 Mibbinbah National Gathering
The Frank Montagnese Foundation is a proud supporter of the 2024 Mibbinbah Hope, Healing, Inspiration Gathering from the 28th to 31st October 2024. This will be a wonderful experience of cultural healing, celebration and knowledge sharing in the beautiful Emu Park, Queensland. Event Details Shared Accommodation: You will stay in luxury shared accommodation at The […]
Tips for NFPs: Three Tips for NFPs Seeking Funding
Securing funding is a critical challenge for many Non-For-Profits (NFPs). At the Frank Montagnese Foundation, we understand the vital role that funding plays in enabling organisations to make a meaningful impact. Inspired by our values of trust, courage, and respect, we aim to create a world where everyone feels safe, healthy, and empowered. Here, we […]