Establishing a fund through a community foundation enables you to separate the ‘transaction date’ of your donations from your ‘decision date’.

When you make a tax-deductible donation into your fund, you receive a tax deduction immediately. The next step in the process – deciding on the organisations you’d like to direct your donation to – can happen at a time that suits you. With guidance from expert staff, you can take the time to consider which causes and charities you’d like to support.

Meanwhile, your money is invested to grow. All pooled funds are ethically invested, meaning your money does good even before it is granted out.

When you give through a community foundation, you gain the support of deep philanthropic expertise.

Not only do community foundations have a current understanding of local needs and opportunities, they can also help you think strategically and innovatively about your grant making. When you make strategic decisions about your giving you can increase the effectiveness and impact of your charitable contribution.

Community foundations help donors build a lasting legacy. Whether it’s creating a meaningful family legacy that future generations can be part of or ensuring your favourite cause receives support beyond your lifetime, using a community foundation means your contribution is held in trust, creating a sustainable source of funding for the causes and organisations you care about most.

Join Us in Building a Stronger Bega Valley—One Pay cheque at a Time

Workplace Giving is a simple, tax-effective way for employees to support Mumbulla Community Foundation’s mission to strengthen our region through education, housing, and community development. By donating a small portion of your salary each pay cycle, you become part of a powerful movement that fuels local scholarships, grassroots initiatives, and life-changing opportunities. 

WHY WORKPLACE GIVING?

Effortless Impact: Contributions are automatically deducted from your pay—no paperwork, no hassle.

Tax Smart: Donations are made pre-tax, reducing your taxable income while maximizing your support.

Local Legacy: Every dollar stays in the Bega Valley, helping real people in our community thrive.

WHAT DOES YOUR GIFT SUPPORT?

Your regular donation helps fund:

 Post-Secondary Scholarships: Helping local students access university, TAFE, and vocational training

Community Grants: Supporting grassroots projects in housing, mental health, and youth engagement

Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with other groups to amplify community outcomes

🧡 Real Stories, Real Change

“Thanks to Mumbulla’s scholarship, I was able to study nursing and return to serve my hometown. Workplace Giving made that possible.” — Jasmine, scholarship recipient

At its heart, a community foundation is a community of givers. When you establish your own fund through a community foundation, you join a vibrant community and gain access to events, connections to likeminded donors, and regular giving inspiration and ideas aligned with your interest areas.