Geelong Community Foundation News
Passing on the Power of Giving: Inspiring the Next Generation Through P500
One of the most powerful things about community philanthropy is that it doesn’t just support people today — it helps shape the generosity of tomorrow. Over the past year, we’ve seen something particularly inspiring through P500: families giving together and using the experience to introduce children and grandchildren to the idea of helping others in...
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Celebrating 10 Years of P500: A Decade of Collective Giving
The Geelong Community Foundation marked a significant milestone on Thursday evening, celebrating 10 years of the P500 program at a special anniversary launch event held at Geelong Gallery. Donors, community partners and supporters gathered to reflect on a decade of generosity and to launch the 2026 P500 campaign, which aims to grow the collective giving...
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Festive Season Philanthropy — A Moment of Generosity, Reflection and Legacy
For many in our Geelong Community Foundation family, this time of year becomes a meaningful moment to deepen their commitment to local impact, whether through growing a sub-fund or supporting the Geelong Community Gift Fund. Understanding Australia’s Giving Landscape Recent data paints a compelling picture of generosity in Australia today. According to...
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Driving Community Impact: 2025 Adroit Charity Golf Day Raises $100,000
The sun, the coastal breeze and a spirit of generosity were all out in full force on Thursday 20 November 2025, as nearly 200 golfers gathered at 13th Beach Golf Links for the 22nd Annual Adroit Charity Golf Day. This much-loved event has become a highlight on the Geelong fundraising calendar, uniting businesses, community groups...
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P500 Pitch & Vote Night 2025: A Celebration of Community, Connection and Local Impact
As the sun set over Geelong West Town Hall on Thursday evening, more than 200 generous locals — children, teens, first-time donors, long-time supporters and guests — gathered for the 2025 P500 Pitch & Vote Night. Hosted by the P500 Committee, the event was a vibrant celebration of community spirit and the extraordinary things that happen when people come...
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2025 P500 Pitch & Vote Night Finalists Pitch Videos
We are excited for this Thursday 13th November when the three shortlisted organisations will pitch for the 2025 P500 grant of $88,000. Below are the pitch videos from the three organisations.
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Growing Connection: Donors Experience Impact Firsthand at Farm My School
On Thursday 23 October, Geelong Community Foundation donors joined Foundation staff for a hands-on experience at Farm My School, one of the Foundation’s inspiring local grant partners. The visit offered an opportunity to see philanthropy in action—showcasing how donor generosity directly supports innovative, community-led solutions across our region. Connecting Land, Learning and Community ...
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Strengthening Our Commitment to Trust-Based Philanthropy
The Geelong Community Foundation’s new Strategic Plan 2025–28 marks an exciting new chapter in our journey to deepen trust-based philanthropy and create lasting impact across our region. At the heart of this plan is a commitment to strengthening partnerships with community organisations — those working every day to address core and ongoing needs in our...
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Insights, Impact, and 25 Years of Giving: Highlights from the 2025 Annual Investment Briefing Luncheon
The Geelong Community Foundation was delighted to host its Annual Investment Briefing Luncheon last Friday at Truffleduck, welcoming more than 120 valued donors, partners, and community members. The annual event offered not only a snapshot of the Foundation’s strong financial performance for FY25, but also an opportunity to reflect on how strategic investment and thoughtful...
Read more2025 P500 Grant Finalists
We’re thrilled to announce the three outstanding organisations shortlisted for this year’s $88,000 P500 grant. Our Grant Review Panel had the challenging task of assessing a field of exceptional applications — each showcasing the compassion, innovation and commitment that define our region’s not-for-profit sector. A huge congratulations to this year’s finalists for their inspiring contributions...
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A Night of Connection and Impact in Golden Plains
Last week, the Geelong Community Foundation was delighted to host its inaugural Golden Plains Impact Briefing at Austin’s Winery in the Moorabool Valley. The evening brought together donors, friends, and community members to celebrate the generosity shaping Golden Plains. Guests enjoyed Austin’s renowned wines, cheeses, and hors d’oeuvres while connecting with one another and...
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Shaping the Future: Our Vision, Mission and Values
The Geelong Community Foundation is proud to share our refreshed vision, mission and values – a milestone that reflects both our history and the exciting direction we are taking into the future. Rooted in our new 2025-2028 strategic plan, these guiding statements are more than words on a page. They capture what drives us, guide...
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