Plus1

Plus1 is a program to assist small-to-medium not-for-profit arts and cultural organisations develop their fundraising capacity, attract private sector support, grow stronger and broader networks and build supportive partnerships.   

The program pledges dollar-for-dollar matched funding of monies raised through a nominated fundraising campaign.  

Successful organisations are able to leverage this pledge to help develop and secure support. 

The type and scope of the project/activity presented for Plus1 support is determined by the applicant. 

Examples include but are not limited to:  

  • Employment of artists or arts/culture workers (new contracts or continued employment of existing staff)
  • Core operational costs
  • Creating and presenting new works. E.g. artist’s fees, creative development, production, marketing and touring costs 
  • Program initiatives. E.g. education programs and/or scholarship opportunities
  • Employment of new staff. E.g. an artistic director, business development manager, or fundraising and marketing staff
  • Fundraising support. E.g. campaign expenses, customer relationship management, and IT software and hardware
  • Capital works or building upgrades

Plus1 campaigns should have a legacy impact on supported organisations, with benefits to the organisation beyond the funding period.

Typical impacts include:    

  • New donors contributing to the organisation
  • Increased investment from existing donors
  • Acquisition of new skills through the undertaking of the fundraising campaign

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