Social enterprise launches grant program for the not for profit sector
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Social enterprise, Community Business Bureau (CBB), is “walking the talk” when it comes to supporting the not for profit sector and the people it serves. As a not for profit that provides salary packaging and business consulting services to over 550 organisations nationally, CBB is proud to introduce their Community Business Grants program.
The program, which offers grants in the form of pro bono consulting support from CBB’s business consultants, is an opportunity for not for profits to access expert advice, at no charge.
Jane Arnott, CBB’s General Manager, Consulting & Business Services, expects the grant program to deliver long-term benefits to those organisations who are selected.
“Many smaller organisations lack senior internal specialists in areas such as finance or marketing, so they need external expertise from time to time. This current grant round offers three types of financial management consulting to help not for profits achieve a more detailed understanding of their organisation’s finances, helping them to identify risks and opportunities for the future.”
The three grants available are:
Financial health check and analysis (two grants available)
Financial budget for 2020/21 (two grants available)
Finance for non-financial managers – online program (eight grants available)
Community Business Grants are just part of CBB’s support of the not for profit sector, with the organisation also providing scholarships, promoting board vacancies and arranging regular employee volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
Future grant rounds are also in their sights, with the consulting projects offered set to vary based on the identified needs of the sector.
Pearl Dy is a community manager and journalist. She is passionate about business and development particularly involving not-for-profits, charity and social entrepreneurship.
My name is Wayne Harvey and I am the Executive Officer for Ellimatta Youth Inc a small Not-For- Profit organisation. The organisation is currently evaluating social enterprises to assist with funding our programs and providing training and employment opportunities to youth in the Kinglake Ranges.
I am interested in finding out I can tap into the Social Enterprise grants and pro bono support. I want to discuss our social enterprise opportunities further
Hi Wayne, thanks for your comment. please contact the Community Business Bureau (CBB) directly. They will be able to assist your better.