Join our giving circle
From $100 per year
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100% of your donation goes to charities you care about
Connect with a values-driven, like-minded community
Vote on where the pooled funds go, together
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Your donation is 100% tax deductible
We don’t take a fee from your donation
Option to commit more than $100 per year (there is no ceiling on the maximum amount)
1 donation = 1 vote when it comes to the selection of the final charities during the voting period
To get started, click on Sign Up, we’ll need a few contact details from you and then you will be redirected to a secure external page, where you can make your donation.
You will be issued a tax receipt from foundation@australianphilanthropicservices.com.au
Perks
Join like-minded people. Big hearts, good vibes, zero ego
Feel good by taking action. Nothing beats the buzz of backing causes you believe in
Make your money matter (more). Your dollars team up with others to do big things
Learn and grow. Get the lowdown on giving and issues you care about
Be part of something bigger. Join a broader movement shaking up philanthropy
How the giving circle works
The Purpose Loop
1. Funds are pooled
Members sign up to the giving circle. Together, we build collective giving power and create a shared fund for impact.
2. Nominating
Members are invited to suggest organisations that align with our giving focus areas. Organisations are also able to submit themselves via a brief EOI form.
3. Shortlisting
Organisations are reviewed by a volunteer committee. Alignment with our giving principles and other due diligence is taken care of behind the scenes, ending up in a shortlist.
4. Community voting
Members vote on a shortlist of three organisations for each pillar, collectively deciding where our pooled money will go.
5. Giving
We announce the selected organisations and distribute the grants by 30 June each year.
6. Repeat
We reflect on what we’ve learned, share the impact created from the grants, and begin the next giving cycle together.
Tell us about your cause
Doing good? We want to hear from you.
For-purpose organisations aligned with one or more of our focus areas are invited to complete an Expression Of Interest form, to be considered for an upcoming grant or even be featured in our communications.
Are you interested in giving a larger one-off donation?
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Build lasting impact - help create a sustainable fund that supports causes year after year
Drive our capacity to give - your donation is invested and then grown, tax free
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Donations are 100% tax deductible
They will then be professionally and responsibly invested via the APS Foundation, tax free
Over time, this investment grows and our capacity to grant increases as the investment grows
To get started, click on Donate, we’ll need a few contact details from you and then you will be redirected to a secure external page where you can make your donation.