A BETTER WAY FOR LOCAL ORGANISATIONS TO FUNDRAISE
ACF Club helps schools, clubs, community groups and eligible causes raise funds through a community-first membership model that gives supporters real value and returns more support to local organisations.
Supporters join, nominate your organisation, access local member perks, and help create ongoing fundraising — without the usual admin burden on your team.
65% OF NOMINATED MEMBERSHIP FEES TO YOUR ORGANISATION
No ticket books or volunteer admin
Local business perks for members
Built for community fundraising
A smarter local fundraising model
THE PROBLEM
Fundraising has become harder for local organisations
Schools, clubs and community groups are under constant pressure to raise money — often with too little time, too few volunteers, and too much admin.
Traditional fundraising can be tiring to run and hard to repeat.
At the same time, many supporters are already spending money on memberships, promotions and other offers that give little back to the local community.
That means local organisations are not just competing with other fundraisers anymore.
They are competing for attention, spending and loyalty in a much noisier market.
ACF Club is designed to help bring more of that support back where it belongs — into local communities and local causes.
THE SOLUTION
What ACF Club does, in plain English
ACF Club is a membership-based fundraising model designed to help local organisations raise funds in a more sustainable way.
Your supporters join ACF Club and nominate your organisation.
As members, they can access:
- local shopping perks from participating businesses
- member value through offers, bonuses or inclusions
- bonus draw opportunities where applicable and compliant
Your organisation receives:
- 65% of nominated membership fees
- a fundraising pathway that does not rely on constant one-off events
- a simple system you can promote without carrying the backend admin
You focus on sharing your organisation’s link and message.
ACF handles the membership platform, systems and administration.
WHY IT’S DIFFERENT
More than fundraising — it’s locals supporting local
ACF Club is designed as a local ecosystem, not just a one-off campaign.
When supporters join:
- they can support a cause they care about
- they can access value through participating local businesses
- local businesses gain more community-minded customers
- more value stays circulating within the local area
That means the model is working in more than one direction.
It helps organisations fundraise, encourages local spending, and creates stronger community connection at the same time.
This is fundraising with broader local benefit.
WHY ORGANISATIONS SAY YES
Built to reduce burden and increase appeal
For many organisations, the biggest challenge is not just raising money. It’s finding a fundraising model that people actually want to support — without creating more work for volunteers.
That’s where ACF Club stands apart.
Why this model works:
Less admin for your team
No ticket books, cash handling or manual fundraising coordination.
Supporter value built in
Members get practical value alongside the opportunity to support your cause.
Recurring fundraising potential
Designed to support ongoing fundraising, not just one-off events.
Modern supporter appeal
Built around how people already engage, spend and look for value today.
Done-for-you backend
ACF manages the platform, systems and administration.
Community-first positioning
A local model designed to benefit organisations, businesses and supporters together.
WHO IT’S FOR
A good fit for organisations that want a smarter fundraising option
ACF Club may be a good fit for:
- sporting clubs and teams
- schools and P&Cs
- incorporated associations
- community groups
- eligible charities
- health or education-aligned causes
- local organisations with a genuine community focus
This model is best suited to organisations that want a lower-burden fundraising pathway they can confidently share with supporters.
HOW IT WORKS
Simple for your organisation. Valuable for your supporters.
- Apply as a cause partner
Tell us about your organisation and whether ACF Club may be the right fit. - Receive your fundraising pathway
If approved, your organisation is set up within the ACF Club model. - Promote it to your supporters
We provide the link and supporting messaging. You share it with your community. - Supporters join and nominate your organisation
They gain access to member value, and your organisation receives 65% of nominated membership fees. - We handle the backend
Membership systems, admin and supporting processes are managed by ACF.
WHY THIS FEELS EASIER
No lock-in. No ticket books. No volunteer overload. ACF Club is designed to lighten the load on community organisations, not add to it.
You don’t need to:
- manage payments
- handle paper ticket sales
- run the membership platform
- coordinate backend systems
- build the fundraising process from scratch
You simply promote your organisation’s pathway and encourage your supporters to get behind it.
That makes it easier to participate — and easier to keep momentum going.
WHO’S BEHIND IT
A fundraising model with a bigger purpose
ACF Club is part of the broader Australian Community Fundraising vision.
It sits alongside the mission of Australian Community Fundraising Partners Ltd (ACFP Ltd), a not-for-profit charitable fundraising organisation being developed to support community outcomes in health and education.
The vision is to build a fairer, more sustainable fundraising model that helps:
local organisations raise more effectively
supporters receive genuine value
local businesses play a practical role
communities become stronger and better supported
The current focus is on building and proving the model locally before broader expansion.
Charity registration is currently in progress.
Want to see if your organisation is a fit?
If your school, club or community group is looking for a lower-burden fundraising option with real supporter appeal, submit your organisation request today.
WHAT MAKES THIS MODEL APPEALING TO SUPPORTERS
Something easier to say yes to
Supporters are more likely to engage when they can see a clear value exchange.
With ACF Club, they are not simply being asked to donate and move on.
They are being invited into a community-first system where they can:
support an organisation they care about
access member perks from participating businesses
feel part of something local and worthwhile
know their membership is helping a nominated cause
That creates a stronger reason to join — and a stronger story for your organisation to share.
FIND OUT IF ACF CLUB IS THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOUR ORGANISATION
If your organisation wants a more practical, community-first fundraising option that gives supporters real value and returns 65% of nominated membership fees to your cause, we’d love to hear from you.
Early partner organisations will help shape the local rollout and build momentum in their communities.
FAQS
Do we need to manage memberships or admin?
No. ACF manages the membership platform, systems and administration.
How does our organisation receive funds?
Your organisation receives 65% of membership fees from supporters who nominate your cause, subject to the applicable model terms.
Is this only for registered charities?
No. It may also suit schools, clubs, incorporated associations, community groups and other eligible organisations aligned with community benefit.
Do we need to run the member offers or business partnerships?
No. Participating businesses and member offers are managed as part of the broader ACF Club ecosystem.
Is this a one-off fundraiser?
The model is intended to support more sustainable, ongoing fundraising rather than relying only on one-off campaigns.
What do supporters receive?
Members may receive access to participating business perks, offers and other included member value, depending on the program structure and local rollout.
What kind of organisations are the best fit?
Organisations with an engaged supporter base, a genuine community focus, and an interest in lower-burden, longer-term fundraising are likely to be the strongest fit.