About Us

Paying for impartial, high quality business expertise and advice, is not a reality for the majority of Australia’s social purpose sector.

Yet these are the very organisations we expect are addressing some of our most pressing societal challenges.

• We expect charities to be impactful.
• We expect charity expenses and costs to be lean.
• We expect their boards and staff have the skills for success.

Tanarra has as much to learn from the charity sector as it has to share. We’re seeing first-hand the extraordinary leadership, innovation and grit of Australian charities.

We decided to focus our efforts on helping improve effectiveness and efficiencies of non-profits, by sharing what we do best – offering impartial business advice through a fresh set of eyes on: business strategy, financial modelling, risk assessment and improving governance.

Our vision

An Australian charity sector realising its full potential to deliver significant social and economic outcomes.

Our mission

To strengthen the strategic and financial positions of Australian charities, enhancing the great work they are already doing.

• We work with the CEO and Board Directors of progressive Australian non-profit organisations.

• Our team of highly skillled professionals give their time and expertise, at low or no charge.

• We work with progressive organisations where we can see change traction on the ground.

• We focus on Australian social issues of significance e.g. An ageing population, disadvantage, Indigenous equity, affordable housing, rural and regional economic development, conservation and our future food bowl, and growing the giving of Australians.

• We try to help improve the effectiveness of organisations by sharing the commercial skills of Tanarra and friends to address strategic or operational challenges.

• Charities come to Tanarra with a challenge or problem.  After a vetting and approval process, we work closely with members of the Board and the CEO. Together, we scope the project and agree on a set number of hours. The result is actionable ideas for the CEO and Board members.

• We’re known for asking the tough questions.

• We are here to broaden our own understanding and insights into the community sector as we are to share our skills.

READ ABOUT SOME OF OUR PROJECTS

WE DON’T

• Give financial donations or grants
• Produce management consultant reports
• Legal and Accounting
• Fundraise or seek sponsorship on behalf of charities.
• Serve on charity Boards.
• Do marketing or social media.
• Provide legal or accounting advice

We support progressive Australian charities who we believe either are or could be impactful and whose

• Requirements and needs align with our skills and expertise.
• Board members and CEO are fully supportive of our engagement.
• Leadership is proud to be publicly associated with us.
• Key activities and beneficiaries are based in Australia.

READ ABOUT SOME OF OUR PROJECTS

Read our 2019 Impact Report

Read our 2018 Impact Report

Our team of 25+ people in Australia and international offices have been handpicked for their exceptional skills and track record.

We are very good at:

• shaping and sharpening strategy and business models,
• scaling and innovating through a global lense,
• predicting and managing risks,
• improving financial models and efficiencies,
• optimising sector structures and,
• improving governance and transparency;

Read about Our People

Tanarra is an Australian family office investment and advisory firm with an excellent track record. Its principal is John Wylie, one of Australia’s well regarded investment bankers and investors.

Tanarra’s focus is on building genuine value rather than realizing near term returns and their approach is based around genuine partnerships and encouraging leadership teams to leverage Tanarra’s substantial experience to build market-leading organisations. Tanarra focuses on relationships and working together with management teams and fellow stakeholders to drive optimal decision making.

Tanarra Philanthropic Advisors will be aligned with the underlying principles of Tanarra’s approach described above and are committed to delivering transformative outcomes for the charity sector through the formation of partnerships based on integrity, understanding and connection.

For more information on Tanarra, visit their website here.