Be Bold: Lessons from funders at the 2026 WA FIA Forum
What a fantastic reminder in Perth last week about the value of trying something new – and what can happen when we do. I was attending the 2026 WA FIA … Continued
Giving Funds: What increased distribution rates mean for philanthropy in Australia
As part of the Australian Government’s ambition to double giving by 2030, the Productivity Commission released the “Future foundations for giving” inquiry report outlining a number of recommendations to make this a reality. One recommendation was the renaming … Continued
How to Demonstrate Need: Looking beyond ABS Statistics
In theory, demonstrating need should be one of the simplest grant application questions for charities to answer. Yet in practice, many grant writers struggle to clearly and persuasively articulate the need for their proposed project. As for-purpose professionals, we are so passionate about the cause we are … Continued
United for Change. Driven by Impact.
I wish I could bottle up the energy and inspiration that filled the Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) Western Australia Forum last week. Nearly 300 fundraisers came together to share, learn, … Continued
From overwhelmed to organised: How to tackle government tender submissions
Government tender writing can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling the task with other responsibilities like program delivery or fundraising. Here are some practical tips to help you go from … Continued
Applying a gender lens to grant applications (and why we should)
Last year the team at Strategic Grants helped write or critique close to 50 applications for the competitive Perpetual IPAP Grant. And while outcomes measurement continues to be a challenge … Continued