Philanthropy and Major Gifts

Here at The Fred Hollows Foundation, we’re determined to end avoidable blindness, but we can’t do it alone. We rely on generous support from individuals, families, charitable trusts and foundations that share our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind. Philanthropy and major giving is an important part of our fundraising efforts - read on to discover what it's all about!

What are major gifts?

A major gift is a significant financial donation made by individuals, charitable trusts, foundations or Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs). Major gifts can also be referred to as 'transformational gifts', 'impactful gifts' or 'significant donations'.

Your investment in our work is important to us. Major gifts can make a life-changing difference to people living with avoidable blindness. They help us plan ahead, scale existing programs and respond to eye health emergencies.

Your support can help The Fred Hollows Foundation restore sight through surgeries and screenings, training local doctors and health workers, building and upgrading facilities, developing and introducing new technology, and providing equipment in more than 25 countries around the world.

We have a range of high impact and innovative programs you can choose to support. To discuss the opportunities available, please contact Angela Topping, Philanthropy Manager, by emailing [email protected] or phoning 02 8741 1970.

Why partner with us by committing a major gift?

Trust

We're a trusted, Australian international development organisation

The Fred Hollows Foundation is one of Australia’s most respected and trusted international development organisations. We have been consistently named one of Australia’s most reputable charities.

VALUE

We provide great value to impact-seeking philanthropists

We offer excellent value to philanthropists seeking to have impact and make a difference. Since 1992, The Fred Hollows Foundation has made incredible progress towards ending avoidable blindness. We have restored sight to more than 2.5 million people worldwide.

IMPACT

Our sight-restoring work has a positive effect on the economy

The broad economic value of restoring sight is enormous. The results of a landmark study undertaken by PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) found the economic benefits of eliminating avoidable blindness in developing countries far outweigh the costs by four to one.

This means for every $1 invested in preventing someone from going blind, at least $4 is returned to the economy. Cataract surgery is one of the most cost-effective health interventions you can make.

VISION

We're still committed to Fred's original vision

The Foundation is overseen by our Board of Directors, which includes Founding Director, Gabi Hollows AO. Our CEO Ian Wishart leads day-to-day operations, and we’re still advised by Fred’s great friend and fellow humanitarian, Dr Sanduk Ruit.

Recognition of your gift

We are committed to working closely with you to ensure your gift is directed to an area of our work that you’re most passionate about.

As a valued supporter of The Fred Hollows Foundation, you will receive personalised impact reports and regular updates, the opportunity to visit program work and meet key staff, invitations to attend intimate gatherings and recognition in our Annual Report.

If you’re considering making a major gift, please contact Angela Topping, Philanthropy Manager, by emailing [email protected] or phoning +61 (02) 8741 1970.