General News
8 August, 2025
Pitch Night to support groups
The Maryborough Volunteer Recourse Group (MVRG) is encouraging local not-for-profit groups seeking grant applications to pitch their ideas to an expert panel.
Following last year’s success, groups seeking funding for new projects will once again have the chance to pitch their ideas.
Inspired by councillor Anna De Villiers in partnership with the Maryborough Volunteer Resource Group (MVRG), the Pitch Night is becoming a much valued feature of the not-for-profit sector in the shire.
The session will be conducted in a supportive and friendly atmosphere and will see organisations and individuals presenting their ideas to a panel consisting of Julie Driscoll from Community Bank of Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud, Jeannie Clark from the Maryborough Community House and Alistair Shaw, Facilitator for the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR).
Panel members will then be given feedback, tips and suggestions to bolster their submission.
MVRG president Tony Macer said it is not necessary to have fully fleshed out proposals.
“Some of last year’s presentations were just vague ideas while others were very detailed and thoroughly documented proposals,” he said.
“We learnt so much, and improved our understanding of what good funding submissions should look like.”
Seats and tables are limited, so those interested are encouraged to register early.
Any community group or individual is welcome to pitch their ideas, regardless of whether they have attended a grant writing session.
“The popularity of last year’s pitch night has seen groups booking in already,” Mr Macer said.
“We can only manage around eight presentations on the night, however we also do encourage those who would like to be in the audience to observe.”
The Pitch Night will be at 6.30 pm on Tuesday, August 19 at the Community Hub.
Those who wish to attend or need further information, can contact the MVRG via email at maryboroughvrc@gmail.com.