We equip for-purpose organisations to be more ambitious, strategic and effective in securing philanthropic investment.
Board and Executive teams gain a comprehensive understanding of the philanthropy and fundraising market with clear applications for their organisation. Together we develop bespoke, actionable plans to drive success, and empower leaders and teams to confidently execute their strategy and achieve their noble ambitions.
We work with individuals and organisations across all sectors to build strategic and sustainable fundraising streams to achieve transformational impact. Our approach is highly strategic, evidence based and outcome focused. We have seen tens of millions of dollars in philanthropic impact achieved using this approach.
With deep connections at the highest levels of philanthropic, for purpose and civil society leadership, we are uniquely placed to understand your opportunities and challenges to identify and mobilise solutions for lasting change.
She Gives is our national campaign to celebrate, share and inspire women’s giving and expand the body of evidence needed to grow women’s giving in Australia.
By mobilising Australian women to celebrate, share and inspire giving, to any cause at any scale, we seek to achieve greater scale and measurable impact of philanthropic contributions across Australia. Read our 100 stories of giving and stay up-to-date on the most comprehensive report on women’s giving in Australia to date.
Our partnerships with individuals, families and foundations help clients be more ambitious, engaged and impactful in their philanthropy.
We help unite families and key stakeholders around a shared vision and approach to giving, guided by your values, evidence-based insights and best practice. Armed with clarity and detailed planning, we assist individuals, families and stakeholders to advance their collective ambition for impact through practical application.
With Melissa’s guidance our strategic fundraising capacity has broadened across the organisation and provides tools and frameworks for data and clarity. We are so optimistic about our future fundraising potential. Melissa is an outstanding professional, insightful and provides clarity with detail. She is a lovely person who is patient and considered and well respected.
Noble Ambition has been a key part of the National Library's philanthropic journey in recent years: from crafting a long-term strategy for growth to insightful advice on specific projects. Melissa Smith's deep understanding of the possibilities for Australian philanthropy and the cultural sector have been crucial in assisting our work and the growth of our philanthropic program.
Melissa gained a strong understanding of the nature of the Foundation, opportunities, and challenges. She helped identify ways in which the Foundation could strengthen the culture of philanthropy and we have been pleased to implement many recommendations arising from the study and are grateful for the expertise and commitment shown by Melissa during this important assignment.
"Melissa and her team are trusted and essential partners in our work. The insights, guidance and mentorship provided is always strategic and of the highest quality resulting in significant fundraising growth. In addition, the governance training Noble Ambition has provided to our partner organisations has been critical in building the resilience and growth of our network."
