Join us LIVE in Canberra to support non-profit organisations working to create change for communities experiencing disadvantage in the ACT. 

This dynamic crowdfunding event, held in collaboration with The Snow Foundation, will shine a spotlight on three exceptional local grassroots non-profit organisations, each dedicated to tackling inequality by developing innovative solutions to complex social problems across the ACT. This event is more than just a fundraiser; it’s a celebration of community spirit and collective impact.

On the night you will be inspired as social entrepreneurs representing Fearless Women, Tender Funerals Canberra and Women's Justice Network share their incredible stories with you and pitch for your support. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded people and be part of making your world a better place for all people. Together, we can create meaningful change and support the vital work of these inspiring organisations.

Join us and experience the incredible sense of joy and community created when we give together!

+ Tuesday, 17th of September, 2024

+Arrival from 5:30pm
For canapés and refreshments
Event 6pm - 8:30pm

+ Alastair Swayn Theatre
33 & 35 Brindabella Circuit
Canberra

This event is made possible through the support and generosity of our event partners The Snow Foundation and Accenture, alongside Aspen Medical, Canberra Airport, Clayton Utz, Hands across Canberra, John James Foundation and The Property Collective. We thank them for their support and dedication to grassroots giving in the ACT.

Please note: this is a ticketed giving event to support fundraising for the below non-profit organisations. Any non-profit leader who wants know more about the TFN crowdfunding model are encouraged to contact us for more information.

Registrations for this event are now closed!

We look forward to welcoming all of you in Canberra on Tuesday, September 17th.

​​​​​​If you would like to join the waitlist, please email us below.

PITCHING FOR SUPPORT

Fearless Women

Empowering young women through gendered education, mentorship, and counselling programs. 

Fearless Women provides an inclusive, safe space for young women to enhance their self-belief, inner strength and resilience. Their early intervention programs focus on those with complex, prolonged needs who haven't reached a crisis point. Recognising the impact of intersectional disadvantage on mental health, their programs are free of charge. 

Addressing the higher rates of psychological distress among young women in the ACT, Fearless Women offers wellbeing and empowerment programs in schools, a two-year Mentor Program, and a new Counselling Program for individuals and small groups.

Fearless Women will pitch for funding to support their Mentor Program, including community promotion and contributing to the wages for staff managing and delivering the program components.

Presented by:

Glenda Stevens

Founding CEO, Fearless Women

Glenda Stevens is a highly-experienced community leader and the founding CEO of Fearless Women with an in-depth understanding of the non-profit sector. She has expertise in a range of social policy areas including gender issues, health, education, children and young people and volunteering. A former Air Force Air Traffic Controller and past Chair of ACTCOSS, Glenda is involved in organizations that focus on empowering women and girls. She received the ACT 2024 Senior Woman of the Year Award.

Tender Funerals, Canberra

Providing affordable, meaningful funerals to communities in the greater Canberra region.

Death is equitable and inclusive, but funerals often aren't, leading to disempowerment and funeral poverty. Founded in the Illawarra in 2016, Tender Funerals is a network of not-for-profit funeral providers with the vision that every Australian has access to meaningful, affordable funerals.  They also run community events to foster open discussions about death, dying and funerals. Tender Funerals Canberra Region opened in August 2024 and supports residents in Yass, Goulburn, Bungendore, Braidwood, Queanbeyan, Cooma, Canberra, and the surrounding areas.

They will pitch for funding to kickstart their Pay It Forward Benevolent Fund, which ensures that families in financial need can also access meaningful funerals without fear of debt or increased grief.

Presented by:

Catherine Prosser

General Manager, Tender Funerals, Canberra

Catherine wants to improve our community connections and capacity to deal with dying, death and funerals. She brings many years of experience in the community arts, educator, start-up and philanthropy sector. Catherine also volunteers for organisations that support our youth, our elders and people living with disabilities.

Women's Justice Network

Supporting women and girls involved with the criminal justice system or at-risk in the community.

The Women’s Justice Network (WJN) work across NSW communities and will begin offering mentoring services in the ACT's Alexander Maconochie Centre in 2024. With over 70% of mentoring referrals coming from NSW Correctional Centres and a 93% success rate in preventing reoffending for those mentored for 12 months or more, WJN addresses the complex social, emotional, and economic issues contributing to criminal behavior, fostering autonomy, community engagement, and healthy relationships.

WJN will pitch for support to facilitate their Healing from Within (HFW) Group Program. These sessions, led by women with lived experiences of custody, addiction, and trauma, aim to build self-esteem, confidence, and cultural connections, demonstrating the possibility of positive life changes.

Presented by:

Gloria Larman

CEO of Women's Justice Network

Gloria Larman has more than three decades experience working in the not-for-profit sector with particular focus on the criminal law system and the impacts on women, children and families. Gloria is passionate about advocating on behalf of and with women who are needing a voice to have their basic human rights met in an unfair and unjust legal system.

EVENT PARTNERS

The Funding Network

The Funding Network is a catalyst and amplifier of more than 300 emerging charities and 2,000 changemakers. Over the past 10 years, TFN has facilitated $29 million in critical funding through the collective generosity of more than 25,000 people.

TFN is made possible thanks to the generosity of our network of supporters which include: