Connect Eurobodalla – Linking NFPs, Strengthening Communities

A simple online hub for Eurobodalla’s not-for-profits to share resources, connect, and build resilience together.

Connect Eurobodalla – Linking NFPs, Strengthening Communities

A simple online hub for Eurobodalla’s not-for-profits to share resources, connect, and build resilience together.

Connect Eurobodalla

Online Directory

Our Mission

Our mission is to build stronger connections between local Not-for-Profits by creating a central online hub that brings organisations & community together. We aim to empower groups with access to shared resources, practical tools, and opportunities for collaboration. By reducing duplication and improving communication, we strengthen the ability of NFPs to serve the community more effectively. Ultimately, we are committed to fostering resilience and long-term sustainability across the Eurobodalla.

Our Vision

Our vision is a truly connected and thriving Eurobodalla where community organisations collaborate rather than work in isolation. We see a future where duplication of effort is reduced, and resources are shared to achieve greater impact. By strengthening networks and encouraging cooperation, local groups can deliver more effective programs and services. Together, we will create lasting benefits that support people of all ages, backgrounds, and needs across the region.

Why Join us?

We help you to:

Build a sustainable digital platform for NFPs
Strengthen cooperation between community organisations
Provide up-to-date resources, education and information
Reduce duplication of efforts and increase efficiency
Attract and retain local volunteers
Enhance resilience and preparedness across the Eurobodalla

Join the community!

We believe that after our ongoing work in investigating and planning a sustainable NFP directory for the Eurobodalla Shire here is developing a need to establish a simple online platform that not only hosts the directory but acts as a local resource to NFPs across the Eurobodalla.

Connect Eurobodalla Online Directory

We believe this project addresses the following principles and the vision established through consultation at the recent FRRR workshop. It is designed to complement and expand the existing FRRR funded project titled ‘Batemans Bay Connections … Linking our community services, charities and clubs – now and into the future’

Our Batemans Bay Rotary Club will:

Provide ongoing organisation leadership and management through a diverse, engaged, and skilled team
Provide voluntary support and a ‘hands on’ approach
Develop and maintain the technology support required to host the Connect Eurobodalla online directory
Network NFPs and resources across the Eurobodalla
Liaise with other key NFP and local government

Benefits

All-in-One Platform to systemise and run your organisation and events. Manage events, volunteers, members, campaigns, and reporting in one place.
Centralised Communication with Conversation AI. Capture and respond to inquiries instantly across SMS, email, social, and chat.
AI and Workflow Automation to save time. Automate reminders, donation follow-ups, event signups, and reporting tasks.

Why

Central CRM to track events, members, and volunteers
Automated email and SMS campaigns to engage supporters
Event and fundraising funnels to increase participation and donations
Surveys and forms for feedback and grant reporting
Blast bulk Announcements & Updates
Appointment scheduling for services or consultations
All-in-one system that reduces tech costs and saves time.

What

Establish and maintain a simple online platform that provides information, resources and support to NFP organisations.

We have established a local management team with representatives of NFPs that are active within the community and with the support of KOI and Practera we have developed:

an implementation plan designed on SMART principles
need for procedural protocols including data security
A suitable coordinator to assist in implementing the plan
A local technology support firm to develop a suitable web-based presence
communication strategies that encourages NFPs to access and use the platform
monitor that the plan meets its aims and timelines after the pilot completion

Why

This project will meet the FRRR Roadmap goal of Sector Efficiency:

We have established a local management team with representatives of NFPs that are active within the community and with the support of KOI and Practera we have developed:

Promote and share innovative projects and resources that enhance NFPs operation and sustainability
Facilitate ongoing communication between NFPs and local government
Provide long term support to NFPs across the Eurobodalla
Manage and maintain a volunteer directory and database
Provide an up-to-date resource-based website
Promote activities that builds NFP resilience and expertise
Provide services that the local community wants and needs and benefits our community

Many of our voluntary organisations are working in isolation and are unaware that other local organisations are doing similar things or are encountering similar challenges. This project will provide a platform for a range of services and opportunities for NFPs to collaborate and share their skills and expertise. It is designed to build on the skills and contacts acquired through existing FRRR initiated projects.

We have already seen the result of increased cooperation and sharing between NFPs and this project will provide a structure by which the Eurobodalla communities can access services, ideas and resources.

The specific goals of the project are to:

Promote and launch the Connect Eurobodalla platform to Eurobodalla’s NFPs.
Provide an up-to-date portal that is actively used by NFPs and the community
Provide timely and relevant information communicated through the Connect Eurobodalla to NFPs
Contract a Coordinator to assist with implementing
Enhance communication and efficiency between NFPs
Reduce duplication and redundancies in NFPs
Increase the number of volunteers attracted to NFPs
Have NFP sharing best practice and linking resources for support and efficiency

When

This project will meet the FRRR Roadmap goal of Sector Efficiency:

We have established a local management team with representatives of NFPs that are active within the community and with the support of KOI and Practera we have developed:

Oct 2022 – 23
Monthly meeting with Connect Eurobodalla management team
Nov 2022 – 23
Coordinator contracted
Oct – Dec 2022
Connect Eurobodalla portal developed and ongoing management protocols established
Jan 2023
Connect Eurobodalla Draft Portal launched
Ongoing
Connect Eurobodalla actively promoted as a resource to NFPs

Where

Town

Batemans Bay NSW 2536 18,500

Eurobodalla Shire 40,000

Aspect 1 … Who

Rotary Batemans Bay has established a small team as part of their Community Services Portfolio to administer the project

David Ashford
Community Service Director
Nicole Macdonald
Director
Christine Watson
Past President
Matthew Thomas
President
Bruce Clarke
Treasurer

The management team with representatives of NFPs that are active within the community. The team would meet monthly to design the project and then bi-monthly during implementation

Batemans Bay Rotary Club
Batemans Bay Lions
Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance (SHASA)
The Tec Exec Pty Ltd
support of the Eurobodalla Shire Council

We will contract a coordinator to assist in the roll of the digital marketing strategy provided by Practera team 2. See attached.

The project will potentially benefit:

Eurobodalla NFP’s
Our community members

Age Group

All ages

Gender

All genders

Working with children under 18
No
Do we have protocols for working with children?
Yes

How this project will benefit the community?

Provide a valuable resource for local NFPs
Promotes networking between NFPs
Provide a network for communication among NFPs
Provide timely and accurate information to NFPs
Reduce current frustrations with out-of-date databases and event management tools
Reduction in duplication and redundancies
Provides a way of sharing of best practice and linking resources between NFPs
Provide emergency preparedness resources, training and communications to the Eurobodalla

Primary Outcomes

Enhanced community identity for local community groups and volunteers
More engaged participative community
Stronger community resilience

Expected outcomes

While this project will build on the existing Batemans Bay Connection initiative the outcomes for this project include the entire Eurobodalla.

This project will rely on the local knowledge of Rotary Batemans Bay as members live across the entire shire from Durras in the north, Nelligen, Broulee, Mogo and Batemans Bay. They know their community and will be critical in identifying key personnel from the wide range of charities, organisations and clubs that can provide advice to the Connect Eurobodalla community.

Volunteers will an essential communication link between NFPs.

Several Rotary members have the expertise in project management and team building. They have worked with the venues on community functions with publicity, registration, set up, hosting and media support.