$14,331 towards our endowment - 14 spots left!

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

"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."

 "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."

 "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.

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

 "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! 

"Communities are strongest when the people closest to the challenges help shape the solutions. I'm excited to see River North Community Foundation bringing that belief to life, channeling local knowledge and generosity into meaningful, lasting impact."

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

   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. 

 "It is exciting to think what we build today will last for generations to come, supporting our communities and our beautiful city." 

"Living in Brisbane CBD and working in Bald Hills, I’m excited, inspired and humbled to become a founding member of this important community foundation, supporting an initiative that highlights the power of connection, collaboration, and collective action to create meaningful impact in our local communities."

We have a unique opportunity to shape what place-based philanthropy can be in our region.

It doesn’t have to be transactional. It can be transformational.

 "As a Northsider born and bred, I’m incredibly proud to be part of the founding 50 of the River North Community Fund - backing a movement that invests in the people, places and possibilities that shaped me. There’s something special about giving back to the community that raised you and helping build its future for the next generation." 

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

 "True community is an extended family, working to benefit the common good for all. As the name implies, River North Community Foundation aims to set a strong platform in our region to nurture and grow community interaction and spirit. Belonging is the key." 

 "I see community as belonging, and RNCF is a fantastic initiative to really focus in on the local community I grew up in and still live in. I know that this will really make a difference to our locals now and into the future."

 "Strong communities foster great places - and this initiative is a mechanism to give local communities a stronger voice to shape the future of their neighbourhoods." 

    "Giving back into your community is good for building a culture where giving locally is normalised, showing everyday Australians the power of philanthropy - from the lucky country to a truly generous one."

   We have a unique opportunity to shape what place-based philanthropy can be in our region.

It doesn’t have to be transactional. It can be transformational.

   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. 

 "When communities pool their generosity and imagination, remarkable things become possible. Joining the Founding Fifty is my way of investing in the future of the River North region and the people who call it home." 

   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! 

 "I love our community, and I’m thrilled there's now a direct way through the RNCF to help shape a better future for ourselves and our neighbours." 

   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. 

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.

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

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

 "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."

 “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!" 

 "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'm excited to be part of River North! Although I live much further north now, I grew up on the north side of Brisbane (Boondall)." 

  "Having lived much of my life on the Northside, I'm grateful for the opportunities it's given me and I continue to find ways to give back. I'm not starry-eyed about the challenges faced in the North, from flood resilience to entrenched disadvantage, which is exactly why initiatives like River North matter."

 Join to give back to a place that shaped you - and help build an enduring endowment that will support the River North community for generations. 

  Join to stand as a champion for the region you care about, connecting your story and support to a lasting legacy of local impact.