The Other C Word
How many of us are part of at least one network that prides itself on a C word – community, connection, collaboration? The C’s go
Turn Your Community Ideas into
Fundable, Deliverable Projects
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More than consultants—we're community builders.
The Community Entrepreneur was established in 2010 with a simple belief: communities already have the ideas-they just need the right support to bring them to life.
For more than 15 years we’ve partnered with not-for-profits, charities, community groups, councils and purpose-driven businesses to secure funding, develop strategies and deliver projects that create lasting change.
Led by Pat Grosse and backed by more than 30 years of community sector experience, we combine practical knowledge with genuine collaboration. We don’t just write grants or prepare plans-we work alongside our clients to build stronger organisations, stronger projects and stronger communities.
Because when organisations succeed, communities flourish.
How we do this
At The Community Entrepreneur, we help forward-thinking organisations and people to make community dreams come true by providing services that help:
- identify goals and work out how to make them happen
- Negotiate people, barriers and systems to break through to change
- Source funding and partners for projects
- Take good ideas and opportunities to the next level
- Connect communities and create social impact
Examples of problems we help solve:
- Finding money to continue to pay staff
- Volunteer burnout
- Planning and delivery - getting everyone on the same page
- Talking to governments and business
- Putting together business cases for support
- Keeping projects on track
- Measuring change
- Working with other players
- Separating governance from operations
Our services includes
- Sourcing grants, and funding from corporates
- Goal setting, planning and monitoring progress
- Startegic Planning
- Systems and process audits
- Project and community planning facilitation
- Partnerships development and MOUs
- Committee induction and professional development
Where to find grants in Australia FREEBIE
This FREE directory includes:
- * 10 ways to source funding
- * Free subscription services
* Federal, State and sector-specific grants
* Philanthropic trusts and foundations - * Venture capital
- * Corporate Social Responsibility
- * Paid Subscription services
- * Tips and advice for grant writing
The Community Entrepreneur - Programs and Services
Strategic and Business Planning
Everything starts with an idea that then becomes a plan. Our services range from a DIY Strategic Planning Tool kit to partnership development and done with/for you services, so that you can confidently plan and implement strategies to increase your level of success, and help your organsiation get to where it wants to be.
Grants and Tenders
Are you looking for a training program, coaching or simply wanting somebody to write grants and tender submissions for you? Check out these resources that we have developed to suit your needs, as well as free your time to get on with jobs you enjoy doing and avoid the stress of putting applications together. Better still visit our Grant Writing Help Desk (https://getthatgrant.com).
Training and Mentoring
Explore our face-to-face, online and downloadable resources and events that will give you the skills required to manage your organisation and projects, as and how you learn best. This is also where you will find our Entrepreneurial Thinking Mentoring Program that we have designed to sharpen your focus, hone your skills and create clarity around your mindset.
Project Management and Facilitation
We have done-for-you services to support you through consultation, collaboration and change, which keep you, your team and community partners focused on the desired result. We can train your team in project planning and management or facilitate the project for you. Get started by downloading our Project Planning app to capture your genius idea and putting your ideas on paper (or screen). Find out more below.
Beyond Networking
Because we work with both businesses and not for profits, we have a unique insight how each sector works. We apply the best of both worlds, transferring business skills into community groups and now supporting businesses with community development principles. Beyond Networking is a program for businesses to better understand and apply community building concepts to grow.
The Community Entrepreneur FREE Resource Library
Project Management
This guide will explore seven principles of planning and keeping your project under control even when the going gets tough
Foundations
This if for you, if you are planning a business partnership venture of any kind and want a tool to assess if you and your partner(s) are compatible.
Entrepreneurial Thinking
Discover the ingredients of a successful entrepreneurial community organisation
Project Planning App now available
The Get That Grant App is a FREE app to:
- plan projects on the go
- get your ideas out of your head and onto paper
- create a basic business case for anything
- get ready for a grant
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Check out our Blogs
Marketing
Five Community Development Principles That Turn Business Networking into Growth
Business Networking is an essential aspect of professional success. By Pat Grosse, The Community Entrepreneur® We’ve all been to networking events where we walk away
Entrepreneur
What It Feels Like Chatting With Patricia
An Honest Reflection From the AI Side of the Screen – By Patricia Grosse. “Tell it like it is. No sugar-coating. Just the truth.” That’s
Testimonials
“I was overwhelmed with how comprehensive our findings were based on current government statistics relating to crime in NSW. I’ve always known that providing alternative positive pathways and opportunities for young people exiting the justice system, was really important, but to see my passion for setting programs up for young offender, backed up by statistics,…
“Pat and her staff have been an invaluable resource for our committee. Their energy and commitment have guided our committee over the last few years. We have been able to refer to them for advice. Although we have faced some challenges, we have been able to depend on their support and expertise to guide us…
“Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre (PMNC) has engaged Pat on a variety of projects over the past 12 months and have been very pleased with her work. Pat has been engaged to develop the Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre 2015 -2018 strategic plan and also a smaller action plan for our disability arts program. Through the development…
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