Across Australia, thousands of charities, community groups, and not-for-profits are using GiveNow to collect donations, engage supporters, and grow their impact.
From animal welfare shelters to art communities, schools, and sporting clubs, GiveNow's all-in-one and flexible fundraising solution helps every kind of organisation raise funds their way.
Take a look at how different sectors are using GiveNow's suite of features, including one-off and recurring donations, peer-to-peer fundraising, memberships, event ticketing, and more. Perhaps you will find some inspiration for your organisation too!
Animal welfare
Dog's Refuge Home (WA) Inc
The Dogs' Refuge Home is one of the oldest animal welfare organisations in Australia. More than 80 years on, the Home is still saving more than 1,000 dogs in need every year. Their fundamental belief is that dogs are entitled to the same love and respect that they unconditionally give us.
Dog's Refuge Home uses GiveNow to manage their one-off and recurring donations, including options to start a CrowdRaiser for their general appeal, to adopt a pet, and to donate goods. View their causes on GiveNow.
SAVE African Rhino Foundation
The SAVE African Rhino Foundation is an NGO committed to saving the endangered species of Africa from extinction. Founded in 1987, the organisation has a broad range of activities, with a particular focus on the African black rhinoceros and Zimbabwe. The foundation is totally voluntary and independent.
SAVE is using GiveNow to fundraise for black rhino conservation and management in Zimbabwe, with almost $250,000 raised already! View their causes on GiveNow.
Arts and culture
3CR Community Radio
3CR community radio provides a media space enabling progressive communities to voice ideas and build their power to create social change.
3CR uses GiveNow to manage one-off and regular donations, as well as memberships, making it easy for supporters to subscribe, renew, or donate directly to the station that amplifies community voices. View their causes on GiveNow.
Tasmanian Youth Orchestras (TYO)
TYO delivers music education, development, and performance programs to Tasmanian musicians and singers aged seven to 25. TYO's vision is for Tasmania to be a vibrant, unique place for classical music, where young people thrive.
TYO uses GiveNow for EOFY donations and general appeals. View their causes on GiveNow.
Community and neighbourhood houses
Reservoir Neighbourhood House
Reservoir Neighbourhood House is a not-for-profit community organisation with the mission to provide a welcoming community space that fosters and promotes the prosperity and well-being of local residents.
Reservoir Neighbourhood House uses GiveNow to collect general donations and fundraise for events. View their causes on GiveNow.
Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre
Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre (BANC) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents in the Upper Blue Mountains. Together, BANC's members, volunteers, and staff are building a resilient, supportive, and active community where everyone is included, and no one is left behind.
BANC uses GiveNow for one-off and recurring donations, as well as memberships, making it simple to manage everything from workshops to local festivals. View their causes on GiveNow.
Environment protection
Neighbours of Fish Farming (NOFF)
Founded in 2015, NOFF is a not-for-profit organisation driven by volunteers all united by a deep belief that our communities and natural environments should not be exploited or harmed. NOFF's goal is to save Tasmania's unique natural waterways from the damage being caused by the multinational Atlantic salmon industry.
NOFF uses GiveNow for one-off and regular donations, as well as memberships, giving supporters an easy and secure way to join the movement to protect Tasmania's waterways. View their causes on GiveNow.
Wildcare Australia
Wildcare Australia Inc is a non-profit organisation in South-east Queensland dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing sick, injured, orphaned, and displaced native wildlife while training volunteers in wildlife care.
Wildcare uses GiveNow to engage its national supporter base, offering options for one-off and recurring donations to fund wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. View their causes on GiveNow.
Health and medical research
Riding for the Disabled Association Tasmania
RDA Tasmania is an entirely voluntary, not-for-profit organisation. The centres provide equine services to anyone with a disability, offering opportunities to enjoy safe, healthy, stimulating, and therapeutic horse-related activities.
RDA Tasmania uses GiveNow to manage everyday donations, supporting programs that empower people with disabilities through therapeutic horse riding. View their causes on GiveNow.
Wings 4 Kidz
Wings4Kidz is a not-for-profit organisation providing a free flight service for children in regional communities who have serious or life-threatening illnesses and are required to travel to major city-based hospitals for treatment.
Wings4Kidz uses GiveNow for their general fundraising appeals, cycling events, as well as the CrowdRaiser feature. View their causes on GiveNow.
Schools
Brunswick South West Primary School
At Brunswick South West Primary School all children are considered unique and full of promise. The school prides itself on a calm and orderly environment where every child is known, and where each individual is both equipped and challenged to chase their dreams and fulfil their unique talents.
The school community uses GiveNow to collect donations for fundraising events, empowering parents and students to contribute easily online. View their causes on GiveNow.
Barrenjoey High School
Barrenjoey High School's vision is to deliver high-quality education in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, where every student can thrive in their areas of passion and interest. Through strong community collaboration and partnerships, the school aims to cultivate respectful citizens, future leaders, and lifelong learners who embody respect, confidence, pride, and resilience.
The school's P and C Association uses GiveNow to support their ArtWalk event, including general donations and sponsorships. View their causes on GiveNow.
Social and public welfare
Rotary Club of Sydney
Rotary is a global network of more than 1.2 million neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Rotary Sydney uses GiveNow to fundraise for international causes, the RCS Benevolent Fund, scholarships, and charity partnerships. View their causes on GiveNow.
VICSES (Ballarat Unit)
The Ballarat SES Unit plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and resilience of their local community. As a dedicated group of volunteers, they provide emergency response services during storm, flood, and natural disaster events. The unit is part of the wider State Emergency Service network, offering critical assistance in both urban and rural areas across Ballarat and the surrounding regions.
VICSES Ballarat Unit uses GiveNow for their general appeal, and has received over $20,000 in donations. View their causes on GiveNow.
Sports and outdoor activities
For Wild Places
For Wild Places is an Australian charity that strives to make trail running a meaningful expression of environmental activism so that together, we can help our wild places survive and thrive.
For Wild Places uses GiveNow's event ticketing, membership, and general cause features to manage participation in their major races, including the Pilaga Ultra. View their causes on GiveNow.
Ocean Heroes Limited
Ocean Heroes provides a unique opportunity for people on the autism spectrum to take part in organised sport backed by a highly supported, safe, and inclusive environment. By running free events and surf experiences, they offer the autism community the chance to experience the thrill of riding a wave!
Ocean Heroes uses GiveNow to collect donations for general appeals and special events with the CrowdRaiser feature. View their causes on GiveNow.
Why choose GiveNow?
Because we are Australia's first and most experienced all-in-one fundraising platform. Since 2001, we have supported over 6,000 grassroots charities to raise more than $230 million.
GiveNow is designed specifically for small to medium-sized community organisations. The platform brings donations, peer-to-peer fundraising, events, memberships, and grant search together in one simple place, which reduces admin and requires no technical expertise.
Because we are 100% local and secure. Our team and data storage are based entirely in Australia. Unlike many other providers, we never store donor credit card details, making the platform safer to use.
Because we have the lowest fee in Australia. Our platform fees are 1.5%–3.5% depending on the plan, and 90% of donors choose to cover the fee. There are no subscription charges, hidden extras, or lock-in contracts.
Our team also offer the best and the most human support, including phone, email, group and 1:1 online sessions, plus a wide range of free fundraising resources and community offerings customised for small to medium-sized community organisations.
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