10x10 Darwin | Thursday 15 October 2026

94% of philanthropic funding goes to the largest 10% of NFPs, so early-stage, innovative organisations are too often overlooked. We're working to change that.

Come and hear three high-potential NFPs pitch live for your backing. Each has been scouted, vetted and prepped by our 10xer Program volunteers, the most promising early-stage NFPs in the Territory, taking on some of our most complex social challenges.

Join us on Thursday 15 October for a shark-tank-style pitch night. You'll hear all three make their case, put your donation where you believe it'll go furthest, and leave having met great people and made a real difference together.

The three NFPs we'll be supporting are:

Together Academy provides hands-on crisis support to Indigenous enterprises facing financial distress - from ATO debt to cashflow pressure and governance breakdown. Through its Resilience Fund and partnership with First Nations-led advisory practice Together Business, it delivers culturally safe, practical support to help Indigenous businesses stabilise and rebuild.

Galiwin'ku Women's Space is the only organisation dedicated to supporting and empowering women on Elcho Island, offering 24/7 crisis accommodation, culturally grounded case management led by Gurrutu, art therapy, and education programs for young women on healthy relationships. Their unique "Two Worlds" model combines Yolŋu and Balanda law and knowledge to break the cycle of domestic and family violence.

Waterlily Healing is a First Nations-led organisation reshaping how mental health and healing programs are delivered in the Top End, making them culturally safe, community-driven, and locally led. Their award-winning programs tackle suicide prevention, mental health, and domestic violence, with a vision to train and mentor Indigenous facilitators so communities can drive their own healing long after the program ends.

Amplify your impact through collective giving

Donate $100 into the pool and vote on the night for the NFP you want to back. Everyone in the room gives, and collectively we make a difference for early-stage NFPs.

How it works:

• Receive two $50 tokens on arrival in return for your $100 donation

• Listen to 3 innovative NFPs pitch for 5 minutes each

• Unpack the business model with questions from the Sharks and audience

• Vote for your preferred organisation with your two $50 tokens

• Hear the final funding results and the collective impact you've made

The pool is split by the voting of those in the room. Any additional funds raised are split evenly.

What to expect:

• Live pitches from 3 early-stage NFPs

• A room full of values-aligned professionals to meet

• A real say in where your donation goes

• Prizes and experiences up for grabs through the raffle and auction

Thanks to our partners for making this event possible

10x10 is grateful to our volunteer committees and partners, who play a crucial role in accelerating social innovation across Australia.

Can't make it but want to get involved?

➡️ Donate to support through this Humanitix link

➡️ Volunteer for the next committee

➡️ Sponsor an event

Contact events@10x10philanthropy.com

10% of funds raised go towards supporting the work of 10x10 to enable us to continue to identify and support early-stage NFPs across Australia.