Impact100 Melbourne

Impact100 Melbourne More info: http://www.impact100melbourne.org Impact100 Melbourne will raise at least $100,000 through at least 100 people. Donations are fully tax-deductible.

Impact100Melbourne is a collaborative giving group that will bring 100 passionate and diverse donors together to make a significant impact through local not-for-profits. That is you, your friends, family or colleagues each putting in $1,000 collectively or individually. This $100,000 is pooled to make one large impact grant to a Melbourne-based organisation that is working to support the issue we

have chosen to focus on. We will invite grant applications from across the not-for-profit sector who meet our criteria. These applications will be shortlisted to four organisations, who will then be invited to present to members at an annual event held in Melbourne each November.

26/03/2026

What a way to start the year! A huge thank you to all who attended our Giving Together Gathering last week.

The highlight was hearing from Ifrin Fittock, CEO of Sisterworks Inc, who shared the powerful story of how Impact100 Melbourne 's 2016 grant helped transform the organisation.

This year, you can be part of this movement. By joining Impact100 Melbourne, you will contribute to funding the next transformative grant for a local charitable organisation in Greater Melbourne.

If you haven't already, we encourage you to donate and join Impact100 Melbourne for 2026. https://greatermelb.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1423

We're thrilled to announce Ifrin Fittock as guest speaker at our Giving Together Gathering next week: gmf.link/GivingTog...
13/03/2026

We're thrilled to announce Ifrin Fittock as guest speaker at our Giving Together Gathering next week: gmf.link/GivingTogether2026

As CEO of Sisterworks Inc., Impact100 Melbourne's 2016 grant recipient, Ifrin knows the true impact that collective giving can have on charitable organisations in Greater Melbourne.

Support from Impact100 Melbourne enabled SisterWorks to lease its first shop front and expand its operations. Since 2016, SisterWorks has opened three empowerment hubs, a new hospitality hub (café and catering), a new manufacturing hub, and supported more than 3,000 women from 105 nationalities into meaningful employment.

There's still time to register, so come along, connect with like-minded Melburnians, hear about inspiring local initiatives, and discover how you can be part of this powerful movement for good.

We look forward to seeing you next Wednesday!

New year and a fresh opportunity for your giving to go further in 2026.Join us for our first Impact100 Melbourne catch-u...
05/03/2026

New year and a fresh opportunity for your giving to go further in 2026.

Join us for our first Impact100 Melbourne catch-up of the year: https://www.greatermelbournefoundation.org.au/impact100melbourne/get-involved/events-impact100/giving-together-an-impact100-melbourne-gathering?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Impact100&utm_term=Gathering-Invite

Come along, connect with like-minded Melburnians, hear about inspiring local initiatives, and discover how you can be part of this powerful movement for good.

Bring a friend and start the year with impact.

21/11/2025

At our annual Showcase & Selection Event we celebrated this year's four shortlisted organisations, Kensington Neighbourhood House; Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley LLEN - mmvllen ; Future Fit – a collaboration from Ready Set Australia and Big Group Hug; and Servants Community Housing Limited.

The event was an opportunity for Impact100 Melbourne members, guests and people from the shortlisted organisations to be immersed in the joy of collective giving.

Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley LLEN - mmvllen received the 2025 Impact100 Melbourne grant of $80,000, as voted by members, and all four organisations have access to capacity-building support through Benefolk Foundation's network of specialists.

A sincere thank you to Impact100 Melbourne members, the advisory committee, and all of our supporters for your generosity and engagement this year.

We look forward to growing this momentum in 2026 and beyond - join Impact100 Melbourne today and share in the joy of collective giving.

https://www.greatermelbournefoundation.org.au/impact100melbourne/get-involved/join

⌛ FINAL DAYS TO REGISTER! RSVP by Sunday 16 November: https://www.greatermelbournefoundation.org.au/events/impact100-mel...
14/11/2025

⌛ FINAL DAYS TO REGISTER! RSVP by Sunday 16 November: https://www.greatermelbournefoundation.org.au/events/impact100-melbourne-showcase-and-selection-event?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Impact100&utm_term=Final-registration

Our Impact100 Melbourne Showcase & Selection Event is taking place next Thursday and we'd love you to join us as we celebrate the work of the four organisations shortlisted for the 2025 Impact100 Melbourne grant: Kensington Neighbourhood House, Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley LLEN - mmvllen , Ready Set Australia, and Servants Community Housing Limited.

On the night you'll meet representatives from each organisation, and Impact100 Melbourne members will collectively decide who will receive the 2025 Impact100 Melbourne grant.

You don’t have to be a member to attend, so come with a friend, enjoy some refreshments, meet like-minded people, and experience the joy of collective giving.

Our remaining spaces are limited, so register soon to avoid disappointment: https://www.greatermelbournefoundation.org.au/events/impact100-melbourne-showcase-and-selection-event?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Impact100&utm_term=Final-registration

See how Impact100 Melbourne can make a real difference for the Greater Melbourne community.

As we count down to Impact100 Melbourne’s Showcase and Selection Event on 19 November, we’re excited to introduce our fo...
14/11/2025

As we count down to Impact100 Melbourne’s Showcase and Selection Event on 19 November, we’re excited to introduce our fourth finalist: Servants Community Housing Limited.

Their Everyday Matters Project is a pioneering initiative providing safe, stable and affordable housing for people experiencing homelessness, trauma, mental illness or addiction.

By embedding a mental health occupational therapist in a rooming house, Servants will help residents build daily living skills, to help prevent tenancy breakdowns, and develop a replicable model for the broader sector.

Recently, members of the Impact100 Melbourne Advisory Committee and Greater Melbourne Foundation visited Servants Community Housing, meeting their dedicated team to learn how this model of care transforms lives through connection, stability and dignity.

🌟 Join us: come meet the changemakers behind these transformative programs. It’s free and all are welcome: https://www.greatermelbournefoundation.org.au/events/impact100-melbourne-showcase-and-selection-event?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Impact100&utm_term=Finalist-Feature-servants

Experience the joy of collective giving.

The third of our four finalists we're featuring this week as we approach Impact100 Melbourne’s Showcase and Selection Ev...
13/11/2025

The third of our four finalists we're featuring this week as we approach Impact100 Melbourne’s Showcase and Selection Event on 19 November is Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley LLEN - mmvllen.

Their Youth Employment Pathways Program (YEPP) 2.0, ‘Go Get It’, is a 12-month initiative supporting culturally diverse young people facing economic challenges in Melbourne’s west to overcome systemic barriers to work.

During a recent site visit, Impact100 members met Ramadan, a young man from Palestine who joined the pilot program in early 2024 with limited English language skills. Today, he’s a certified soccer coach with Soccer Australia and Soccer Victoria — a remarkable journey of transformation.

“Being named a finalist for Impact100 Melbourne is already a proud moment for us, and if we are fortunate enough to receive this grant, it will be a game-changer. It would allow us to expand YEPP 2.0, reach more young people, and deepen the partnerships that make this work so meaningful.” — Lorena Rios, Senior Project Officer, Youth Programs

🌟 Join us: come meet the changemakers behind these transformative life-changing programs. It’s free and all are welcome: https://www.greatermelbournefoundation.org.au/events/impact100-melbourne-showcase-and-selection-event?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Impact100&utm_term=Finalist-Feature-mmvllen

Experience the joy of collective giving.

The second finalist we’re spotlighting ahead of Impact100 Melbourne’s Showcase and Selection Event on 19 November, is Ke...
12/11/2025

The second finalist we’re spotlighting ahead of Impact100 Melbourne’s Showcase and Selection Event on 19 November, is Kensington Neighbourhood House.

The Kensington Neighbourhood Help Hub (KNHH) provides vital, culturally safe support to community members experiencing housing instability or homelessness — many from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

With the demolition of public housing towers in North Melbourne and Flemington, the 'hidden homeless' have come into focus — people relying on friends and family for accommodation. KNHH’s team of specialist volunteers, guided by a qualified social worker, are helping this priority cohort navigate housing and related support systems.

“The programs we establish are long-term and successful because they are meeting community’s needs. We put community first.” — Rebecca Smith, Manager, Kensington Neighbourhood House

🌟 Join us: come meet a community of changemakers at the Impact100 Melbourne Showcase and Selection Event. It’s free and all are welcome: https://www.greatermelbournefoundation.org.au/events/impact100-melbourne-showcase-and-selection-event?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Impact100&utm_term=Finalist-Feature-Kensington

Experience the joy of collective giving.

In the lead-up to Impact100 Melbourne’s Showcase and Selection Event on 19 November, we’re introducing the four organisa...
11/11/2025

In the lead-up to Impact100 Melbourne’s Showcase and Selection Event on 19 November, we’re introducing the four organisations in the running to receive the 2025 Impact100 Melbourne Grant, as voted by members on the evening.

First up is Ready Set Australia whose FutureFIT program supports young jobseekers in Western Melbourne to overcome barriers to employment through styling, clothing, and career coaching.

Imagine preparing for your first job interview — eager to make a good impression but without suitable clothing or guidance on how to present yourself to a potential employer.

Ready Set has partnered with Big Group Hug to provide practical support that builds confidence, dignity and hope for young people facing challenges securing meaningful employment.

The FutureFIT program will empower participants to step confidently into their employment journey.

🌟 Want to learn more? Join us at the Impact100 Melbourne Showcase and Selection Event — meet changemakers and see collective giving in action. It’s free and all are welcome: https://www.greatermelbournefoundation.org.au/events/impact100-melbourne-showcase-and-selection-event?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Impact100&utm_term=Finalist-Feature-Ready-set

Be part of something bigger. Join us at our upcoming Showcase & Selection event where we'll meet our 2025 grant finalist...
07/11/2025

Be part of something bigger. Join us at our upcoming Showcase & Selection event where we'll meet our 2025 grant finalists and Impact100 Melbourne members will collectively decide who will receive the 2025 Impact100 Melbourne grant.

You don’t have to be a member to attend, so come with a friend and experience the power of collective generosity and how this can make a real difference for the Greater Melbourne community.

It’s free, and drinks and canapes will be provided. Don’t miss out, RSVP today: https://www.greatermelbournefoundation.org.au/events/impact100-melbourne-showcase-and-selection-event?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Impact100&utm_term=Imp100-post

Our 2025 Impact100 Melbourne Grant round is closing soon!Spread the word to colleagues and friends to get their enquirie...
25/07/2025

Our 2025 Impact100 Melbourne Grant round is closing soon!

Spread the word to colleagues and friends to get their enquiries in by midday Friday 1 August 2025.

A major grant of a minimum of $80,000 will be awarded to the successful applicant and four finalists will receive access to Benefolk's capacity building program, which offers professional services and expertise through its network of specialists.

We look forward to sharing news about the finalists with our members later in the year.

If you know of a great organisation addressing housing justice or economic justice in Greater Melbourne, please encourage them to apply: https://www.lmcf.org.au/apply-grant/grant-opportunities/2025-impact100-melbourne-grants?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Impact100&utm_term=GrantClose

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