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Why give to the Foundation?
The Northern Rivers Community Foundation brings together a network of people who want to contribute to the future of this region. Some of the reasons people have chosen to give include:
- it can help you achieve your philanthropic goals with a variety of gift options
- it is an easy way for individuals and companies to support community projects in the Northern Rivers region
- it is a satisfying way to be involved in your community and see the benefits of your giving
- your gift goes on benefiting the community in perpetuity
- pooling of funds adds value to your gift
- you can choose for all of your gift to go to charitable causes, or give a part to cover administration costs
- independence from government means it can be more responsive to local needs
- maximum impact from your donation through professional investment of your funds and no tax on earnings
- targeted and effective use of your gift through a prominent Board, and contact with community and government networks
- recognition for your generosity, or anonymity if you desire
- it frees you of administrative obligations of establishing your own foundation - if that is an alternative
- tax deductibilty for your gift if you require it
Giving to the Foundation is much easier and cheaper than establishing your own foundation or Prescribed Private Fund. The Foundation saves you from having to establish a Constitution, a Board of Directors, policy guidelines, administration and investment protocols.
Donors can be confident that organisations which are funded have the appropriate tax endorsements and that directors will ensure that they acquit the obligations of their grant. Donors can also be sure that projects have been carefully assessed and, where appropriate, that partnerships with other funding bodies have been created to add value to the donation.