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This broker-led initiative combines Thinktank’s annual holiday donation program with charitable giving embedded across its lending operations.
As it has done in previous years, the non-bank lender invited its broker partners to nominate a charity to receive a donation in lieu of a traditional end-of-year gift.
Thinktank contributed $100 on behalf of each participating partner broker to a cause meaningful to them. The list of recipient organisations spanned a broad range of community needs and included the Salvation Army, Foodbank, RSPCA, and Variety.
The response from its broker network was “overwhelmingly positive”, Thinktank said.
On behalf of its brokers, LMG Lending team leader Sam Ljujic said: “Congratulations to Thinktank – this is better than any gift. Inviting brokers to direct donations to charities they care about transforms a festive tradition into something that truly helps people.
“It speaks to your values, and we’re proud to be part of it.”
Charity embedded in the business
Thinktank’s charitable goals extended further than the holiday season, with giving embedded into the lender’s ongoing business operations.
Thinktank donates a total of $100 for every settled deal: $75 is directed to charities chosen by team members, and an additional $25 is allocated to a special situations fund, which is used to respond to urgent needs arising from emergencies and natural disasters.
Current charity partners include:
- Good Return, which supports women and families across the Asia-Pacific region to build long-term financial security.
- Foodbank, delivering essential food relief to Australians facing hardship.
- Pass It On Clothing, providing quality preloved clothing directly to those in need.
“Charitable giving has always been woven into our reason for being, it’s part of who we are as a business,” said Thinktank CEO Jonathan Street.
“Our ethos has always been into people. Not just transactions. Supporting those most in need within our communities is a natural component of that belief, and it’s something we’re committed to expanding.”
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