Facing the Fundraising Storm: How NFPs Can Navigate Through Tough Times
2025 is shaping up as one of the toughest fundraising years yet for Australian not-for-profits (NFPs). With growing demand, shrinking donor wallets, and rising complexity, charities face mounting pressures to keep the doors open and the lights on. At the Frank Montagnese Foundation, we’re deeply aware of these challengesand more importantly, how NFPs can overcome […]
Marathon des Sables: A Story of Generosity and Community Impact
When Alan Kearney took on the Marathon des Sables, a gruelling 250-kilometre footrace across the scorching sands of the Sahara Desert, he wasn’t just chasing personal glory. Alan set out a far more significant goal: to raise vital funds for community-driven change, exemplified by his support for Tour De Cure and OneBall. His extraordinary effort […]
The Power of Partnership: Stories from the FMF Village
A grant can light the first spark, but it is the relationships around that spark that keep the fire burning. At the Frank Montagnese Foundation (FMF), we look beyond single transactions to build networks of donors, volunteers and corporate allies that carry each project further than money alone ever could. These three stories show our […]
Beyond the Cheque: How the Frank Montagnese Foundation Turns Funding into Lasting Impact
Money alone never mends a broken community or lifts a family out of hardship. It is the way that money is channelled, guided by empathy, rigour and ongoing partnership, that makes the difference. At the Frank Montagnese Foundation (FMF), we have built a hands-on model that ensures every dollar we give travels the full distance […]
Choosing Causes that Change Lives: FMF’s Decision-Making Playbook
Every charity pitch sounds worthy at first glance. The real challenge is separating good intentions from initiatives that will actually shift the needle for people in need. The Frank Montagnese Foundation (FMF) solves that challenge with a clear playbook. By sharing our criteria, we aim to help not-for-profits (NFPs) craft stronger proposals and give donors […]
The Ongoing Role of Philanthropy in Australia in 2025
Australia has a long history of giving. In 2021, Aussies donated $13 billion to charities and 6 million people volunteered in 2022 (Productivity Commission). These efforts have made a difference but as we head into 2025, new challenges require even more community support. The Frank Montagnese Foundation wants to make every dollar count, real and […]
Frank Montagnese Foundation provides donation for Our Village’s Festive Appeal
The Frank Montagnese Foundation has donated funds to Our Village, helping cover the cost of 58 cots for their Festive Appeal. Our Village is raising critical funds that will help keep its operations going and provide much-needed items to vulnerable babies and children who urgently need them and are aiming to raise $300,000 this festive […]
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 […]
