$14,331 towards our endowment - 33 spots left!

"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."

 "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." 

 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.

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. 

 "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." 

 "Being part of an active community committed to improving the lives of people in the North is a genuinely uplifting experience. I feel humbled to join forces with like-minded people, pooling our resources and energy to support causes we truly care about. This model has so much potential, not just to raise capital, but more importantly to raise spirits and foster a sense of hope and connection that feels essential right now." 

   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.

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.

"For 35 years, Moreton Bay has been my home and my heart. North Brisbane is a region of immense beauty, bold enterprise and extraordinary generosity, yet it is not immune to disasters, disadvantage and hidden poverty. I joined the Founding Fifty because I believe in the power of local people backing local communities. A strong community foundation will harness our region’s generosity and ensure that when challenges arise, we respond with unity and can have a lasting impact."

 "I’m truly excited to be joining as a founding member of this new group supporting local charities. Having seen firsthand what strong community collaboration can achieve, I believe that when we unite around a shared purpose, our collective strength creates meaningful and lasting impact." 

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

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

   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." 

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.

 "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.