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THE BEST WAY
TO PREDICT
THE FUTURE IS
TO CREATE IT

WHY PHILANTHROPY MATTERS

Philanthropic gifts are the lifeblood of NBCF-funded research projects.

When you choose to donate a gift to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, you are contributing to the resources and the time and space a researcher needs to make game-changing research breakthroughs.

TOGETHER WE CAN BEAT BREAST CANCER

A gift is a powerful opportunity for you to direct your generosity into a research area that matters most to you – and directly affect change.

At NBCF, our history proves that research gets results. With your focused support, together we step closer towards our steadfast goal: Zero Deaths from breast cancer.

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Power of Philanthropy

Philanthropic gifts are the lifeblood of NBCF-funded research projects. When you choose to donate a gift to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, you are funding the researchers working towards the next game-changing research breakthroughs. 

Sanchia Brahimi, Erica Packer, Chair Professor Helen Zorbas AO and CEO Associate Professor Cleola Anderiesz

Circle of Giving

The Circle of Giving brings together link-minded women who are passionate about philanthropy and who have a strong vision to invest in world-class breast cancer research.

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A New Generation of

Philanthropy

Many committed donors are actively seeking to include the next generation in their strategic philanthropy.

"There have been amazing advancements in research in recent years and we hope that with the help of other big-hearted donors and generous organisations this will increase the number of women surviving breast cancer. I urge others to join me in supporting NBCF because it will go to an important cause close to all of our hearts."

Ron, NBCF supporter (pictured with wife Louise, diagnosed 1993)

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"More than ever, the Circle of Giving members want to reiterate the significant impact that philanthropy has in supporting world-class breast cancer research and in helping NBCF to move one step closer to our audacious goal of Zero Deaths from breast cancer."

Sanchia Brahimi, Circle of Giving - Founding member

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"Every point of contact we have with NBCF is characterised by warmth, inclusivity and transparency. Not only does this give us a high level of trust in the efficacy of the organisation and its research outcomes, but we also feel like we are truly a part of the NBCF family."

Jan, NBCF supporter, Doherty Swinhoe Family Foundation (pictured)

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IMPACT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Our funding model aims to support a connected portfolio of ambitious and transformational research to address intractable questions and accelerate progress towards our vision.

Collaborative Research Accelerator Grants

Significant, recurrent funding
Fosters an ecosystem of multiple diverse research teams, at all career stages, to address critical questions through a connected suite of research activity at the pace and scale that reflects the urgency of achieving our vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer.

$25million over 5 years per accelerator

Research Projects Grants

Annual funding
Support for investigator-initiated research projects to build Australia's breast cancer research pipeline that addresses research questions with a clear line of sight to Zero Deaths from breast cancer.

Up to $1.5million per grant

Pink Sky Grants

Intermittent merit-based funding
Support high-risk, high-reward research projects with significant paradigm shifting potential to revolutionise approaches to combating breast cancer.

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Our singular focus on achieving our vision requires us to think beyond small, short-term projects. Through this strategy we are providing significant, sustained funding to increase the scale and catalyse the research needed to answer the critical questions to achieving Zero Deaths.
- Adjunct Professor Helen Zorbas AO, NBCF Board Chair

RECOGNITION FOR INVESTING IN RESEARCH

Naming rights opportunities available
Promotion at events, in NBCF media and Annual Reports
Exclusive lab tours
Researcher presentations
Research updates, acquittals and final reporting.

GET IN TOUCH

We welcome investment from your private ancillary fund, your foundations and trusts, individual gifts or pledges. To discuss a bespoke funding proposal, including options such as naming rights and alignments to particular projects, please contact.

Kay Schubach
Head of Philanthropy
e: kay.schubach@nbcf.org.au
p: 02 8098 4836

Liz Malcolm
Philanthropy Manager
e: liz.malcolm@nbcf.org.au
p: 02 8098 4854

Tracey Pratt
Philanthropy Manager
p: 02 8098 4853