Our Impact
Annabelle Chauncy, CEO, School for Life Foundation
“Sarah ensures her clients have the very best experience with their philanthropy. She is committed to deeply understanding their purpose, values & areas of interest, & connecting them with organisations who make them feel inspired & truly motivated by the difference they are making.
Sarah values deep relationships with her clients & the for-purpose organisations they support to establish effective, meaningful & mutually beneficial relationships based on trust, transparency & learning. She generates a sense of joy & fulfilment for the people she works with.”
Leonie Bell, Bell Family Foundation
“I can’t recommend Collective Manifesto & Sarah Metcalf highly enough, they have completely changed our way of thinking about philanthropy.
Sarah started by helping us zero in on the causes that really matter to us & to be more strategic in our giving. She is a fabulous sounding board & voice of reason when we go off course.
Sarah has connected us with like minded organisations & philanthropists, & is in the process of ‘training’ the next generation.
In the four years we have been working with Sarah, she has helped us grow from a small to a medium sized Foundation. She takes an interest in the organisations we work with & supports them to reach their goals.”
Paul McGrath, CEO YHA Australia and Travel to Learn Foundation
Working with Sarah has been a truly transformative experience.
She brings clarity, momentum, and purpose. Her approach to purpose-driven project management has been instrumental in turning our shared vision into tangible outcomes that are both meaningful and measurable.
What sets Sarah apart is her ability to translate strategy into action. Whether we're launching new initiatives, coordinating complex collaborations, or scaling impact across stakeholders, Sarah brings the structure and calm that keeps everything — and everyone — aligned.
For Sarah, it’s not just about giving or legacy — it’s about making it matter, and making it happen. Her support has helped YHA Australia advance our mission in ways that are deeply aligned with our values, and we couldn't imagine a better partner on this journey toward long-term social impact.