Border Trust is an independent philanthropic organisation that activates the power of giving. We work with donors and partners who contribute money, assets, or time. We invest these funds, then distribute as grants to make a positive, lasting impact across the Albury Wodonga region. This includes six local government areas that cross the Victorian and NSW border who have been significantly impacted by fires, floods, droughts and plagues - Albury, Federation, Indigo, Greater Hume, Towong and Wodonga. We are placed based philanthropy and proud that our donors see how their gift, when directed to local organisations and programs, makes a real difference and helps communities thrive across our region.Border Trust is a Community Foundation.With deep local knowledge and networks, Community Foundations are ideally placed to partner with people seeking to support positive social change in local communities, especially in rural and regional areas, to build social equity in Australia and ensure the success of community development initiatives.Local empowerment, community ownership and leadership, and a focus on place are central to the work of Community Foundations.

The Border Trust is the Community Foundation for Albury Wodonga and surrounding regions. Our purpose is to enable local people to shape the future of their community by directing resources (money, time and talent) to support worthwhile local initiatives.

I’m Sue Gold, business consultant, mentor and educator. My experience spans the business, community and social enterprise sectors. I work with clients across Australia from my base in beautiful Beechworth, northeast Victoria. Some of my clients are self-employed while others hold senior and executive level positions. I provide guidance and training on everything from business basics through to specific areas of expertise including strategy, planning, HR, financial analysis, grant writing and profit generation.• Business and enterprise development - Custom advice for small and large business, social enterprise, community groups and NFPs• Grant support and writing - Expert assistance to identify, develop and write successful funding applications• Project solutions - Project development and support, from strategic alliances to team development and action learning• Training and facilitation - Engaging business skills, team building and leadership training. I believe in connection and collaboration. Supporting people to achieve their potential is what drives me. My approach is collaborative and participatory – I provide opportunities for people to develop their own skills, knowledge and confidence so that they can make informed decisions about the effective leadership, management and growth of their business. Having worked in rural, regional and metropolitan areas, I am well versed in the unique challenges facing differing geographic regions, especially those in isolated communities. Some of my recent activities include consultancy services, mentoring and education related to strategic and business planning; governance; social enterprise; development of strategic alliances; grant writing; business and risk analysis; human resource and financial management; learning and development projects; project design, delivery and evaluation; and business, training and mentoring services for clients of Indigenous Business Australia. www.suegoldassociates.com.au

SBMS is an independent not for profit association that provides high quality low cost mentoring services to small business.

SBMS is a not-for-profit incorporated association. The primary purpose is to provide assistance for new and existing small businesses. The aim is development, growth, increased profitability and employment to the small business community, by providing affordable and ongoing mentoring. SBMS works in close cooperation with the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) and Small Business Victoria (SBV) to deliver high quality, low cost services.

Totally Renewable Beechworth is a volunteer community group with an aspiration to have 100% of Beechworth’s energy needs met with renewable energy by 2030.

Our focus is strategic writing, effective engagement and conversations with purpose. We bring together expertise in governance, community and economic development along with skills in coaching, training and facilitation in ways that support people to drive positive change in their community and enterprise.Our program Social Change 101 supports regional Australians to develop an idea or to grow a social venture to drive change in their community. Workshops, action learning and mentoring assist you to develop a realistic business plan and launch your social enterprise. www.itsonpurpose.com.au

Grant writing + grant critique, business case workshops, grant writing workshops.We can write with you, or for you.Our grants team is headed by Sue Gold and Tammy Atkins. Together Sue and Tammy bring a wealth of knowledge and connections. They have identified, researched and written grant applications, both independently and collaboratively; they have helped people to develop their research and grant writing skills and have guided them, and others, through the grant application process. www.thereadteam.com.au

AVCLP encourages and develops leaders across North East Victoria and Border regions that have the capacity to build and contribute to their communities and industry sectors. AVCLP drives community leadership at a local level and helps create opportunity across the region by strengthening leadership capacity across all industry sectors.

The School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) Australia runs learning programs across Australia for people from all backgrounds that have an idea or business with a community benefit.

School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) led support for early stage social enterprise, building capacity for over 7 years and contributing to the vibrant social ecosystem now in Australia. School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) continues to operate globally in the UK, India and Canada.

TSBI was created to provide timely and relevant support and training for small business to help improve their success and survival.

Responsibilities included the delivery of course content and assessment of academic achievement of students completing the Corporate Strategy unit of the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program at RMIT University.

Some achievements:• Facilitator of Change Management & Quality Improvement Strategies.• Development and Coordination, Advanced Clinical Practice course. • Development and Coordination, Mentor & Facilitator Programs.

This was a limited tenure position as a member of the core research personnel undertaking a Literature Review on behalf of the Minister for Education, Training and Youth Affairs and the Minister for Health and Aged Care.