Australian Sports Foundation
The fundraising platform for sports clubs and athletes
Save time and effort fundraising by making it easier for your supporters to give.
The ONLY way to make tax-deductible donations to Australian sport.
COMMUNITY CLUBS RAISE $7,850 PER YEAR ON AVERAGE
INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISERS RAISE $3,850 PER YEAR ON AVERAGE
The ASF helps you achieve fundraising success with less time and effort.
What can I raise funds for?
Anything that contributes to the development of sport in Australia
As a Club or Organisation
For a community club, this could include:
- Facilities (capital works, maintenance, and hire/lease)
- Equipment (purchase and maintenance/repairs)
- Coaching (payment of staff or contractors)
- Travel (training camps, competition etc)
- Hardship funds (paying rego fees and other costs for players experiencing financial hardship)
- Medical costs, player welfare programs
- General operational costs (i.e. to “keep the lights on”)
- ‘Future Fund’ (i.e. to ensure the sustainability of the club into the future)
As an Individual
For an athlete, this could include:
- Equipment and uniform (purchase and maintenance/repairs)
- Coaching (payment of staff or contractors)
- Travel (training camps, competition etc)
- Medical costs, physio & conditioning
These lists are not exhaustive and the ASF doesn’t tell you what you can and can’t use funds raised for, rather, we focus on impact and outcomes and ensuring what you told your donors you were raising funds for, is what you actually did.
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About the Australian Sports Foundation
The ASF is Australia’s national non-profit sports fundraising organisation, and the only organisation in Australia to which donations for sport are tax-deductible.
The ASF focuses on supporting a thriving Australian sporting sector, where everyone has access to the health and social benefits of sport, regardless of their gender, background, location, ability or culture.
The ASF has been helping athletes, clubs and organisations fundraise for 37 years. Distributing nearly $700M through its online fundraising platform and community sport grant rounds in that time.
Australia has a reputation as a sporting nation, but the truth is that grassroots sport is severely underfunded. Our mission is to help Australian's clubs and athletes turn around this funding shortfall and break down the barriers to participation.
Because Sport Matters
Sports impact on the Australian way of life is underestimated. It's at the very heart of every community impacting our culture, society and economy. Sport has the ability to improve health and wellbeing of all that participate regardless of age, ability, background or gender.
Benefits of SportChanging Sports Philanthropy
Sports plays an essential role in the physical and mental health of many Australians. It’s vital in supporting healthy, diverse and cohesive communities. Which is why we advocate on behave of community sports for an increase in funding through philanthropic giving.
What We DoMaking Sport Accessible to All
As Australia's leading non-profit sport fundraising and charity body we address issues that block participation in sports. We administer a Charitable Fund, registered with the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission. The fund supports causes that use sport as a medium to achieve social change.
Goals and Focus AreasSports Grants
Money raised by the Australian Sports Foundation will be granted to fund programs designed to increase healthy activity levels and grow participation in sport. We focus on breaking down barriers to make sport accessible to all.
GrantsFundraising Resources
We have helped secure nearly $700M for grassroots organisations, schools, professional clubs & individual athletes. Find out how you can fund your future sucess.
Officer Sports Club
Officer Sports Club launched a fundraising project with the ASF in early 2023, setting a target of $150,000.
Sport Fundraising Project Planning Checklist
Running a successful fundraiser often requires careful pre-planning and ongoing management throughout your campaign.
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