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Are you a small or medium business looking to grow your social impact? Dovetail is here to help 🎖

We've identified and pre-vetted an amazing network of grassroot charities, and we're ready to match you with the perfect partner to amplify your positive impact.

Dovetail will be with you every step of the way, providing the guidance and support you need to make your charity collaboration a resounding success.

Ready to unlock your business's potential for good with a side of increased brand visibility, employee engagement, and customer loyalty? Head to our bio to book a 30 minute discovery call 📱

A huge shoutout to Carol Bouwer Creative and Simon James Photography for capturing the Lovewell social enterprise café 📸

Your incredible talent and dedication have helped us build a strong profile for the onboarding process of Lovewell Foundation as a Dovetail charity partner.

We truly appreciate your support for the community and your commitment to helping us make a difference.

Thank you for sharing our vision of creating change and brighter futures!

Lovewell Foundation is a charity dedicated to supporting women who are ready to take control of their lives 💖

They stand alongside strong, courageous women who have faced hopelessness and darkness.

Lovewell believes in the power of community, providing support, encouragement, and resources to those rebuilding their lives.

By partnering with counsellors, social workers, local businesses, and their social enterprise café, Lovewell trains and reskills women, helping them recognise their worth and purpose.

Their mission is to change the narrative and empower women to realise their potential.

Follow Lovewell or head to https://lovewellfoundation.org.au and learn more about how you can support and uplift women in need 🌟

Are you on Instagram? 🧐

If so, head over to because that's where the magic happens, with all the latest updates and highlights!

Speaking of highlights, we've just given ours a little refresh over on IG 💫

Be sure to check it out to see what's new!

Dovetail Social Enterprises

**Networking Lunch for Real Estate, Property & Construction Professionals**

🏡 Come join us for a unique opportunity that brings together businesses across the building, construction and real estate sector who love to connect and network AND who care about the current housing crisis and the horrific number of people rough sleeping here in Melbourne.

💪🏼 This event has been designed specifically for businesses across these industries to focus on networking to strengthen key relationships.
🤝 During this lunch networking event, we will hear from Lorenzo Rigoni of Terrain Consulting Group who will share about forecasted population growth expected for Victoria and the required construction of housing (including social housing) that will be needed.

❤️ We will also hear from the Founder of our Homeless Charity Partner - We Are Mobilise, Noah Yang. Noah will share about the amazing work of him and his team and also the innovative new program they have recently launched.

🌏 Kirrily Graham will close with how the Syndicate4Change provides a platform for businesses to collaborate in raising funds to support We Are Mobilise and their life changing programs for the homeless.

https://events.humanitix.com/syndicate-for-the-homeless-luncheon

It’s National Homelessness Week. Did you know?

With the temperature low and the nights long, the housing crisis in Melbourne has reached a critical point.

This winter, an unprecedented number of our fellow Melburnians are facing the harsh realities of homelessness.

But we have the power to change this.

Join us for our Syndicate4Change networking lunch, hosted by Dovetail, to learn how you, as a leader in the building, construction, and real estate sectors, can be part of the solution.

Hear from inspiring speakers from , network with like-minded professionals, and discover tangible ways to make a lasting impact on those in need.

Together, we can rethink homelessness and build a more compassionate Melbourne 🏡

📆 12:00pm - 1:45pm Fri 23rd Aug, 2024
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12.00 Arrive for some informal networking
12.30 Lunch is served
1.00 Speakers and Q&A
1.45 Close

🎟️ https://events.humanitix.com/syndicate-for-the-homeless-luncheon

Last week, we celebrated the incredible work of our charity and social enterprise members at the BNI Melbourne Central Annual Awards Breakfast! As the Charities Director, I had the honour of introducing our amazing members who are making a difference in our community.

We currently have 7 charity and social enterprise members in our region, representing organisations like Change The One Bionic Institute Variety - the Children's Charity Victoria Bridge Builders Youth Organisation Pines Learning The Business Of Smiles 🌟

To further support these members and the BNI Australia Foundation, we have created the BNI Melbourne Central 20km Netwalking Challenge on October 19th.

Our goal is to have 200 people across 50 teams, each fundraising $2,000 to reach a total of $100,000 for our charity partners and the BNI Australia Foundation.

If you're interested in participating, volunteering, or sponsoring this exciting event, join us for an Info Session on August 21st at 7pm

https://events.humanitix.com/bni-netwalking-challenge-2024-info-session

Your involvement can have a huge impact! 🌟

Thank you to the event sponsors for hosting such a wonderful morning
Sanicki Lawyers ATRIA real estate

Hearing your perspective on how the event, the film, and the community of impact-driven leaders in attendance have energised and inspired you is incredibly rewarding.

It's a powerful reminder of the ripple effects that can occur when we come together around a shared mission 🙌

Thank you for sharing!

We wouldn't exist without our community.

Fighting for change can feel like a solitary pursuit against structures that are dedicated towards keeping power in the same place it's been for years.

We could not advocate for change in advertising that prioritises inclusion, sustainability and positivity without fellow changemakers in our corner.

It was so great to see so many of them in person yesterday. put on a great event to network with fellow good business leaders. We watched a transformative film about how we run nonprofits and social enterprises called Uncharitable (and I implore you all to watch it)
crew who continue to support us through this journey were out in full force
And we congregated at our new client's space, .storytellers, to promote their commitment to impact storytelling.

Collaborating for change is how we make ethical storytelling the norm in our industry. Be a part of the change.

You have plans tonight so can't make it to Digital Storytellers? That's okay, we understand!

We would love to give as many people as possible the chance to be part of a transformative event that will inspire, empower, and create lasting change.

If you know you anyone within your personal or professional circle that would benefit from experiencing the emotional impact and tangible outcomes of the film Uncharitable Movie, share this post with them!

Who comes to mind? Let them know you are thinking about them, it'll make their day (and we will make their night 🌟).

There are only a few tickets left for our ONE and ONLY exclusive screening of UnCharitable this evening and we are bursting to connect beyond the dreaded surface level.

EVENT TIMELINE
6.00pm - Arrival & Networking
6.45pm - Screening of UnCharitable
8.45pm - Panel Event - Hear from our Charity Partners
9.15pm - End of the official part of the evening and you can continue to network until 9.45pm

At Dovetail, we empower SMEs to collaborate with grassroots charities, amplifying their impact. Our events educate businesses on becoming a force for good and developing multiple strategies to look after people, planet as well as profit.

🎟 Last minute tickets can be found here

Dovetail's Network4Good Sydney | Humanitix Get tickets on Humanitix - Dovetail's Network4Good Sydney hosted by Dovetail Social Enterprises. Digital Storytellers, Suite 3.01 on Level 3, 101 William St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia. Dates from Thursday 11th August 2022. Find event information.

HELLO SYDNEY!


It's time to...
🔍 Discover a radical new approach to giving
👨‍💼 Engage with like-minded business owners
🤝 Empower local charities to achieve their mission


Join us for an exclusive screening of Uncharitable Movie (watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtaPoh74LIo)


We will begin the evening with some informal networking over drinks and finger food before we sit down for the screening of the film 🎥


Afterward, we will have the opportunity to hear from some of our small but mighty Dovetail Charity Partners who will share how we can empower them to achieve their mission and goals!


Suggested Audience: Not-for-profit board members and execs, small-medium business owners🎯


EVENT TIMELINE
6.00pm - Arrival & Networking
6.45pm - Screening of UnCharitable
8.45pm - Panel Event - Hear from our Charity Partners
9.15pm - End of the official part of the evening and you can continue to network until 9.45pm


Join us for an evening of inspiration, networking, and empowering local charities.


One person can make a difference, together we can change the world!

🎟️ Head to our bio for tickets or use the link below.
https://events.humanitix.com/dovetails-network-for-good-sydney


See you soon 🎥

👗👔🦺👠 Here is a way to contribute to an amazing charity at the EOFY. 💰

🏷 Ready Set have their EOFT Clothing Clearance Sale on this weekend. Think tailored suits, shoes, accessories both new and pre-loved starting from just $10!!

♻️ We also love how much this supports the circular economy!

Not long to go until Ready Set’s EOFY Clothing Clearance Sale.

If you’ve not been before, the Ready Set sales are THE SALES TO GO TO for new and pre-loved men and women’s clothing at incredible prices. And for this EOFY sale, prices start from just $10!

Plus every dollar spent funds Ready Set’s mission to empower vulnerable people returning to work with life-changing clothing, coaching and connections. It’s a win:win!

We can’t wait to welcome you and your friends!

Friday 21st June, 10am-4pm
Saturday 22nd June, 10am-3pm

Ready Set Warehouse, 149 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne

💳 Cards are preferred, but cash is also welcome 🛍️Please bring your own bag.

🎞 Off the back of our very successful Melbourne screening of UnCharitable, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting our UnCharitable event on Tuesday 14 May at Dendy Cinemas Portside in Hamilton.

We will have our pre-screening networking from 6pm with the film commencing at 7pm followed with a panel event with some of the Dovetail Charity Partners, We Are Mobilise, Australian Pet Welfare Foundation and Lovewell Foundation.

This event is ideal for any charities, non-profits, social enterprises and their board members. And for any SME business owners who want to understand how to partner more effectively with charities.

Much thanks to our sponsors BG Private , Next Dimension Accounting, Just Advisory Services , Benefolk and Right Source.

https://events.humanitix.com/dovetails-network-for-good-brisbane

Dovetail's Network4Good Brisbane #QSOCENT | Humanitix Get Tickets on Humanitix - Dovetail's Network4Good Brisbane hosted by Dovetail Social Enterprises. Dendy Cinemas Portside, Portside Wharf, 39 Hercules St, Hamilton QLD 4007, Australia. Dates from Tuesday 4th October 2022. Find event information.

🎉🌟 Join us in celebrating the incredible journey of Yas Grigaliunas, a visionary Social Entrepreneur! 🌟

Yas Grigaliunas, the brilliant mind behind Circonomy (formerly The World's Biggest Garage Sale), has been leading the charge towards a more sustainable and circular economy. With a passion for the environment, good business nous and a heart for community, Yas has turned troves of unused items into treasures, all while making a significant impact on our planet.

In 2022, Officeworks acquired a 21% stake and that with a rebrand to Circonomy, is now a multimillion dollar organisation operating across three states with retail outlets, eCommerce and employment for neurodiverse people.

🌏♻️ The World's Biggest Garage Sale started with fundraising events (raising money for breast cancer); it's now a movement! Communities and businesses are brought together, waste is reduced, and awareness of sustainability and creating a more circular economy is developed.

Today, we applaud Yas Grigaliunas for her dedication and inspiring work. 🙌 And celebrate her nomination as a National Finalist in EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024.

Let's continue supporting this incredible journey towards a greener and more sustainable future. 🌍💚

Join the movement and be part of the change! 💪✨

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Yas Grigaliunas - Founder and Chief Evangelist, Circonomy Circonomy is a social enterprise that works with retailers, designers, craftspeople and resource recovery organisations to bridge the gap between supply and demand in the resale market. Put simply, Circonomy revives items that are still useful but would otherwise be dumped. It also provides solution...

Even on holidays, we love an opportunity to support another social enterprise!
operates as a non-profit SocEnt and was founded way back in 1978!

It’s a wonderful store full of great products, with strict guidelines for organic produce, locally sourced and taking care of community

I love that they have included in their strategic plan community involvement and focus and future proofing their foundations by:
• Investing in Longevity
• Training & Developing their Team
• Sustaining Operational Excellence
• Embedding Ethical Governance

Without investing in Longevity and your People, what’s the point?!

☕ So who can shout us a coffee? ☕

Well the value of one (a very small one if you are based in Melbourne at this price!) to stop s*x trafficking of girls in Cambodia.

One of our amazing Charity Partners, Free To Shine has a wonderful campaign on this month and all we need is 100 people to shout us $4 via our campaign page. And then just nominate 4 people to donate $4 too.

Will you join us and ⭐️ this Christmas? Add your $4 donation to show that you want to live in a world where child s*x trafficking isn't a reality.

https://spread-the-shine-2023.raisely.com/dovetail

This is the kinda viral campaign we love! Let's get this started 💪🏼

We nominate The Cause Effect, Benefolk, Unchained Solutions Pty Limited, Taylor & Grace because you are awesome!

Organisations, no matter what their size, who've developed strong Environment Social Governance (ESG) standards are seeing better profitability, stronger financial performance, and happier employees.

There is no longer a choice between going green and growing long term profits.

It is crucial for businesses of all sizes to act now.

If they don't, climate change will cause even more catastrophic damage to our economies and NEGATIVELY IMPACT US ALL!

The Earth Day 2023 theme is focused on engaging the more than 1 billion people, governments, institutions, and businesses who participate in Earth Day to recognise our collective responsibility and to help accelerate the transition to an equitable, prosperous green economy for all.

We are focused on reframing the conversation, accelerating action, and bringing everyone together to understand that this is within our reach if we work together.

From .Org

It's Fairtrade Fortnight!

It commences on the 27 February and is designed to raise awareness about making the small switch to Fairtrade products to assist in protecting the future of some of our most-loved foods and the planet.

Buying Fairtrade products can help businesses to differentiate themselves from their competitors. By promoting the use of Fairtrade products, businesses can attract customers who are looking for ethically produced products.

Buying Fairtrade products is a win-win for businesses. It helps businesses to demonstrate their social responsibility, reduce their environmental impact, and gain access to new markets. At the same time, buying Fairtrade products helps to create a more sustainable and equitable global economy, lifting people out of poverty and improving their lives.



https://www.dovetailsocialenterprises.com.au/dovetail-social-impact-program/posts/its-fairtrade-fortnight-how-smes-can-do-good-by-buying-good