$10,071 raised of $10k goal | Average gift $347 per donor | 21 spots left!

 “Endowments provide stability and strength - giving communities the ability to respond, adapt, and thrive no matter what the future brings.” 

"Let's keep local dollars working locally - supporting the people, places, and programs that make our region home.” 

"An exciting new project in our region to build the resources for those that need them the most."

"Real impact happens when those that know a place best come together to invest in its future. That's the power of a community foundation. And my first donation of the new financial year! #northsider" 

 "I'm excited to see a foundation for our community take shape. Having witnessed firsthand what community foundations can achieve, I know that when we come together, our impact is greater. There is real power in our collective size."

 "For a vibrant Bay, full of opportunity, world class tourism to the islands and advanced manufacturing, where the benefits are distributed, new developments engender wellbeing and protect mangroves/wetlands." 

 "I've lived north of the Brisbane river for most of my life and the RNCF offers a chance to give back, strengthen, and enrich my community in a way that reflects my commitment to philanthropy and collaboration."

 "Community foundations pay attention to what matters on the ground and the relationships that make a community thrive. And they turn that shared purpose into a community resource for good."

 "River North has the look and feel of a movement that will deliver outstanding impact for its communities over the decades to come. My donation is to help bring that impact to life." 

 "People coming together for good...that is what's special about the Moreton Bay community. Imagine what more could be possible through the River North Community Fund!"

 Philanthropy isn’t just about wealth - it’s about leadership. The Founding Fifty are those who lead by example, invest in local solutions, and back community-led change.

 “I’m excited to support a new community foundation in my area. Community funds are a great way to back local projects and bring people together to make a difference. With the recent changes to the rules for tax-deductible giving, there’s now an even better chance for the River North Community Fund to support a stronger community in Brisbane's north." 

"It's great to see local people north of the river getting involved in their local community foundation. Local people are best placed to respond to their local situation. We're cheering you on, from north of a river in Melbourne!" 

   Becoming a Founding Fifty member is a statement of belief in the power of community itself. It’s a way to pool resources, amplify impact, and ensure that local voices shape the solutions that matter most. 

    Your commitment as a Founding Fifty member amplifies local voices and impact. Thank you for helping build a stronger, more vibrant North! 

 "By supporting the vital work of community foundations who are empowering grassroots, community-led and place-based organisations, we can amplify impact and ensure we are facilitating local, tailored solutions. I'm not from the north, but I own a house in the Moreton Bay area - and I am invested in the local community and the support it offers to individuals and families in the area." 

 "We support community-led initiatives to address local issues - through sharing and repairing.  Repair cafes and libraries of things allow volunteer community members to help their neighbours. And they are inclusive and fun!  We can’t wait for River North to ignite and activate many more local opportunities to repair and share across Brisbane North." 

 "Northsiders have built such strong communities by working together, chipping in, and looking out for one another. I'm excited for River North to help these communities to thrive!" 

 "The most important thing about community foundations is that they are an enduring focal point, around which people work collectively in and for their communities. They bring together generosity, expertise, vision and hope." 

 ‘’North Brisbane isn’t just a place on the map, it’s a community full of remarkable people and great potential. I’m excited to stand alongside passionate locals who are driving a bold, innovative, community-powered future for us all.” 

"The River North Community Fund feels like coming full circle. After starting out in 2011 with N0tice - a hyperlocal community platform that shaped my commitment to community-driven initiatives - finding something similar in Australia after 3.5 years felt like coming home, and it’s something I’m keen to help thrive."

"Strong communities are built when we all put our hands up to give back. There is nothing greater than supporting your neighbour, and that's what RNCF is all about."

“Serving on three not-for-profit boards has shown me that change starts locally. When you give where you live, you back practical outcomes, support neighbours, and help shape the kind of community you want to belong to.”

 "I believe strongly in the power of collective giving and supporting local community-led initiatives to create positive change - River North ticks both boxes! " 

"As a long time inner north resident and active promoter of enabling philanthropy, it's fantastic to see this local Community Foundation established to collectively grow an endowment to support those most in need in our community."

    Your commitment as a Founding Fifty member amplifies local voices and impact. Thank you for helping build a stronger, more vibrant North! 

 Becoming part of the Founding Fifty is about standing with others who believe in community power. It’s a way to unite resources, elevate impact, and make sure solutions are shaped by the people who know them best.  

 "Community Foundations enable local investment that’s grounded in partnership and long-term stewardship. At a time when connection and place matter more than ever, I’m excited to be part of River North’s continued growth." 

" I love my Northside community, and I love the difference generosity makes to the giver and receiver."

  Our Founding Fifty are early supporters of RNCF and are helping set the tone for what community-led philanthropy can look like in Australia.