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The Clontarf Foundation: Donor Initiatives in the United States?

Dikolli, Shane; Klopfenstein, Amy; Jankowski, Cara

S-0497 | Published July 19, 2026 | 17 Pages Case

Collection: Darden School of Business

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This field-based case examines the Clontarf Foundation, an Australian nonprofit dedicated to improving education, employment, and life outcomes for Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) boys and young men through school-based academies, mentorship, and sports engagement. Since its founding in 2000, Clontarf has scaled to serve more than 10,000 participants across over 160 academies, demonstrating measurable impact in school retention, Year 12 completion, and post-school employment pathways. Despite strong growth and a diversified funding base across government and private donors, the organization faces a critical challenge: sustaining expansion amid funding constraints. The case focuses on Clontarf’s efforts to attract new donors—particularly from the United States—where geographic distance and limited firsthand exposure to program impact complicate fundraising. Students are tasked with evaluating how Clontarf should present its financial performance, impact metrics, and value proposition to appeal to international donors. This case is suitable for undergraduate or MBA courses on evaluating social impact, scaling social enterprises, and nonprofit management.