Driving community change by fostering the next generation of leaders in philanthropic giving

ABOUT

We’re building a movement of youth-led impact. Students step into agency, make decisions, and help strengthen their communities.

Schools for Impact is part of the global philanthropic movement Impact 100. Our mission is to inspire youth to become philanthropists by bridging classroom learning with real world community needs.

We give students the agency to decide where donations go, transforming their communities.We give students the agency to decide where donations go, transforming their communities.

HOW IT WORKS

LEARN

FUNDRAISE

ENGAGE

LEARN

Our flexible lesson plans were co-designed with Teachers and reviewed by the University of Sydney to integrate into Stage 4 and 5 curriculum (Commerce, Society and Culture, PDHPE, Geography). They can also be used as extra-curricular activities, informing students of current needs in the community and the charities working to make a difference.

FUNDRAISE

Schools receive tools to support fundraising efforts. Every dollar raised by students is pooled with funds from other participating schools, increasing the overall impact and empowering students with agency to drive positive community change.

ENGAGE

The Schools for Impact Summit takes place annually in Term 4. Hundreds of students gather across NSW with their combined contributions and the chance to meet local charities through live presentations. Every student has an equal opportunity in deciding where their individual donations go on the day to drive impact.

JOIN

1,000

STUDENTS

CO-DESIGNED

WITH

TEACHERS

YEARS OFIMPACT

Real People.
Real Impact.

Meet Bandu: A Spotlight on One of the Charities Our Students Collectively Funded in 2024

Bandu is a majority First-Nations-led social enterprise who are committed to supporting young indigenous people as they work towards their life and career goals. They walk with participants on their journey in higher education, providing ongoing commitment and cultural safety. Supporting Indigenous students with care as they navigating employment pathways.

"We are unrecognisable from last year, we have grown from helping 74 kids to over 200. The funding has accelerated our growth to provide our care model to more kids."

Edward Morgan (Managing Director) Bandu

WHY GET INVOLVED?

67% of Australian youth want to make a difference but lack pathways to lead & impact, while 61% feel unheard on community issues. Through Schools for Impact giving circles, students don’t just learn about change — they lead it, fund it and see their collective power transform communities

Research shows that engaging in philanthropic practice builds capacity for future leadership.

Key skills students can expect to develop include:

Leadership

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Community engagement

SCHOOLS FOR IMPACT SUMMIT

Join the Schools for Impact Summit — where school giving circles come together to invest in local charities and decide on funding decisions that create real-world community change.

READY
TO JOIN THE CIRCLE?

“The program taught our students to look beyond themselves and see the needs in their community, while discovering that their voices matter.”

- TEACHER

FUEL THE NEXT GENERATION

of philanthropic leaders

Every dollar you give funds classroom programs that teach students to think, lead, and give. Your contribution doesn't just help one charity — it builds a lifetime of community impact.

"The program taught our students to look beyond themselves and see the needs in their community."

– TEACHER, SCHOOLS FOR IMPACT

1,000+

STUDENTS YEARLY

250+

TEACHERS

3 YRS

OF IMPACT

Ready to make a real difference?

Your donation funds student-led programs that teach the next generation to give, lead, and transform their communities.

100% goes directly to student programs

Secure & tax-deductible donation

Backed by Sydney Community Foundation

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