There are over 500 000 not-for-profit groups in Australia, all bringing amazing benefits to their communities. Our schools are served by generous P&C associations, helping improve the education of our children. Countless sports and leisure groups connect us socially, providing avenues for growth and fulfilment. And where would we be without our compassionate charities who work tirelessly to enrich the lives of those less fortunate and affect great change in our world? It is very rewarding work, but not without its challenges. The extent to which these groups are able to fulfil their purpose is highly dependent on the capability of their volunteers and their ability to raise funds. This is where Bolsta come in! We live in this space and have all done so since 1995. Our mission is to develop and inspire the growth of exceptional fundraisers and highly effective volunteers. Our impact will enable organisations to extend their reach and amplify the great work they do. We accomplish this by: - Sharing articles and useful tips based on years of experience and research - Providing invaluable resources that are free to access - Connecting committed volunteers to a community of like-minded peers Bolsta Fundraising is also dedicated to the development of innovative digital products that can be used by the volunteer community to make fundraising easier, fully compliant and most importantly, more profitable. We are supported by the University of Wollongong in this endeavour and are proud residents in their iAccelerate Program. Development is well underway for our first innovation, the Bolsta Shared Raffle. This will transform the raffle as you know it, and we are really excited to unveil it shortly.