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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-AU link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Hi all<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Forwarding EasyGrants Newsletter – May 2020 from the Funding Centre<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Kind Regards<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Lucy Pentony<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Office Coordinator <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Quad 1, Level 2, 8 Parkview Drive<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>(PO Box 710 Sydney Markets NSW 2129)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Ph: (02) 8736 1256<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Email: <a href="mailto:stateoffice@rdansw.org.au"><span style='color:#0563C1'>stateoffice@rdansw.org.au</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Web: <a href="http://www.rdansw.org.au/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.rdansw.org.au</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><img border=0 width=202 height=204 style='width:2.1041in;height:2.125in' id="Picture_x0020_5" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D637F5.BCB322E0"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><img border=0 width=99 height=71 style='width:1.0312in;height:.7395in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image002.png@01D637F5.BCB322E0" alt="cid:image001.png@01CBDCAA.ABB8D800"> <img border=0 width=60 height=60 style='width:.625in;height:.625in' id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image003.jpg@01D637F5.BCB322E0" alt="ACNC-Registered-Charity-Logo - small"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><img border=0 width=480 height=90 style='width:5.0in;height:.9375in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image004.jpg@01D637F5.BCB322E0" alt=SWA2018emailsignoffWinner></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US> The Funding Centre <hello@ourcommunity.com.au> <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, 29 May 2020 5:43 PM<br><b>To:</b> stateoffice@rdansw.org.au<br><b>Subject:</b> Welcome to EasyGrants Newsletter - May 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:450.0pt'><tr><td style='background:#F4F4F4;padding:15.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a href="https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/"><span style='font-size:8.5pt;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=600 height=218 style='width:6.25in;height:2.2708in' id="_x0000_i1033" src="https://static.fundingcentre.com.au/img/fc-scoop-header.png"></span></a><span style='font-size:8.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='background:#F4F4F4;padding:30.0pt 9.0pt 22.5pt 9.0pt'><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Greetings , the May 2020 edition of EasyGrants newsletter is attached, with up-to-date grants tailored for you.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/grant/search.do?searchPhrase=&providerId="><span style='font-size:10.0pt;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=600 height=260 style='width:6.25in;height:2.7083in' id="_x0000_i1032" src="https://www.ourcommunity.com.au/images/FundingCentre/covid-bushfire-cats.png" alt="Grant search"></span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='color:black'>Search for COVID-19 and bushfire relief grants easier </span><o:p></o:p></h3><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>We've improved the way you can search for grants on the Funding Centre, making it easier and faster to find grants relevant to you and your organisation. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Now, you can search for grants which support groups impacted by COVID-19 as well as the recent bushfires. Narrow down your search results using the new categories by selecting from the category dropdown list on the Funding Centre. Check it out by clicking on the button below. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/grant/search.do?searchPhrase=&providerId=">Search the Funding Centre for grants here</a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></span></div><h3><span style='color:black'>Diversify your fundraising using the Seven Pillars</span><o:p></o:p></h3><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>The COVID-19 crisis has exposed the inefficiencies of relying on just one or two avenues of funding. We recently teamed up with the Institute of Community Directors to deliver a webinar on the importance of diversifying your fundraising in the time of COVID-19. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://communitydirectors.com.au/training-courses/webinar-sos-fundraising1"><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Diversify your fundraising - 7 pillars to prop up your fundraising strategy</span></em></a> covers why the Seven Pillars of Fundraising are vital to ensuring your organisation remains afloat in times of crisis. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6166696033603211535">Download the webinar here</a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></span></div><h3><span style='color:black'>COVID-19 financial assistance</span><o:p></o:p></h3><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>The <a href="https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/covid19-financial-assistance">COVID-19 financial assistance page</a> on the Funding Centre lists the latest financial assistance being made available to groups that have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. It's updated daily, so please ensure you check it regularly. And always check the funder's website before applying.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/covid19-financial-assistance">Search for COVID-19 financial assistance</a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></span></div><h3><span style='color:black'>COVID-19 Generosity Registry</span><o:p></o:p></h3><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>The COVID-19 Generosity Registry is a new initiative from Our Community which helps connects not-for-profit organisations facing COVID-19-related challenges with individuals who have the will and capacity to help. Register your organisation to receive assistance by clicking the button below.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://communitydirectors.com.au/generosity-register-form">Register your organisation for assistance</a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></span></div><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>We hope youre keeping safe and well.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>The Funding Centre Team</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><br><a href="https://ochouse.com.au/?utm_campaign=ongoing&utm_medium=email&utm_source=fundingcentre.com.au">Our Community House</a><br>552 Victoria Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051<br>P 03 9320 6800<br>E <a href="mailto:service@ourcommunity.com.au"><span style='color:#6D4D77'>service@ourcommunity.com.au</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'><a href="https://communitydirectors.com.au/save-our-sector" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1031" src="https://www.ourcommunity.com.au/images/SOS_crosspostbanner.png"></span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='background:#F4F4F4;padding:15.0pt 3.75pt 0cm 9.0pt'><p><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:lightslategray'>The Funding Centre is Australia's best grants and fundraising hub - an initiative of Our Community.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:lightslategray'>© Our Community Pty Ltd. 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