Why operations matter
In the for-purpose sector, we are driven by values and by the belief that our work contributes to something greater than ourselves. But even the most compelling purpose cannot be … Continued
Game, set, impact: What the For-Purpose sector can learn from the Australian Open
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the 2025 Australian Open with my family. Over the course of three days, I was struck by how much thought and strategy … Continued
Mapping success: Key strategies for navigating (and securing funding!) from Trusts & Foundations
Working closely with hundreds of for-purpose / non-profit organisations, Strategic Grants often assists in navigating the complexities of securing Trusts and Foundations (T&F) funding. A recent surge in enquiries has … Continued
Skills for grants success
It’s a new year, which means new goals, updated strategies and fresh professional development opportunities. In our conversations with clients, we often hear how challenging it can be finding the … Continued
How to Empower Your Board to Connect with Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations
Building grants and major donors into the Board agenda Recently, I had the privilege of presenting to a charitable foundation’s Board during their strategy planning day. The focus of my … Continued
INFLATION: How to get your grants budget right
Sometimes it feels like it all started with lettuce. Back in 2022, soaring prices of the humble iceberg lettuce became the unlikely symbol of rising inflation. The not-so-perfect storm of … Continued
What are your grant-seeking pain points?
As a Client Manager and Grants Strategist at Strategic Grants, I am privileged to help support many dedicated professionals working in for-purpose organisations. Regardless of whether an organisation delivers services … Continued
Getting digital with your grant applications
In a time where communicating via video with our friends, family and colleagues has become the norm, it’s no surprise that we are seeing invitations from Funders to submit video grant applications more and more. … Continued
How to deliver a successful webinar your supporters will love!
When the COVID pandemic hit and the uncertainty of running physical fundraising events became apparent, many non-profit organisations had to critically adapt their fundraising initiatives to be delivered virtually. This … Continued
The F&P Generosity Forum 2020 – virtual and outstanding!
The Generosity Forum 2020 presented by F&P (Fundraising and Philanthropy) went virtual and was held on Tuesday 5th May. From the comfort of our home offices, I joined many other … Continued
Why continuing your professional development journey is so important
If you’re reading the beginning of this blog and think, “professional career development” is a bit bland, then perhaps you haven’t discovered the world of incredibly rewarding and engaging professional … Continued