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