Ways to give - Philanthropy Australia

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Ways to give

Whether you want to give as an individual, family, community group, business or workplace, there are many ways to give. We guide you through the most effective ways to give – including structured, collective and direct – to help you find the right way for you.

Direct giving

Give (donate) how much you can and when you can to charities and causes you care about.

Collective giving

Collective giving is an accessible way for anyone to join with others to pool resources to fund social change.

Community foundations

Community foundations make it easier for individuals, community groups and businesses to give to local causes and charities.

Choosing the right philanthropic structure

Compare the key features and responsibilities for different giving structures.

Gifts in Wills

Information for anyone thinking about leaving a gift in their will, and for those who have been nominated as executors