Our top Perpetual tips
With the Perpetual 2024 IMPACT Philanthropy Application program now open, we’re sharing our top Perpetual tips to follow when you write your application. As the focus of IMPACT Philanthropy applications … Continued
‘Government and Philanthropy Working Together to Double Giving’ – The 2023 Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit
In what can only be described as an immense and intense one day program, Philanthropy Australia’s 2023 Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit certainly provided robust discussion, thought-provoking content and a lot … Continued
PNZ 2023: Uniquely Aotearoa New Zealand
Key takeaways from the 2023 Philanthropy New Zealand Conference from Jo Garner, Ruth Button and Greta Buchanan. “There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out … Continued
Fundraising in tough times: Takeaways from fedXpo 2023
It was great to join the Fundraising Every Day team and some of their clients and partners (many mutual) at their annual fedXpo in Brisbane, to hear about fundraising and … Continued
Demonstrating your impact: the pathway to secure untied grant funds
This article first appeared in Pro Bono. The elusive grant – to use for whatever your for-purpose organisation most needs funding for now… it’s the dream, right? Well, it can … Continued
Trust, outcomes and communication: why are major donors still chasing information from their beneficiaries?
This article first appeared in Pro Bono News. With conferences and workshops back in the calendars, following a period of increased need from the for-purpose sector, it is unfortunate to … Continued
Social Enterprises
Brisbane recently played host to the Social Enterprise World Forum 2022. Over 2700 people from 93 countries attended either in person or virtually to talk about all things related to … Continued
Governance is not a dirty word
This article first appeared in Pro Bono News. Governance is, more than ever, in the spotlight, and while it may not be a particularly sexy word, it is one that for-purpose … Continued
Highlights from the 2022 Philanthropy Australia Conference
From the Welcome to Country with Uncle Allen Madden, the opening welcome by Philanthropy Australia CEO, Jack Heath and the engagement and inclusion of Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders from start … Continued
Risky business: The importance of financial reserves and a diversified fundraising strategy
The article “Risky business: The importance of financial reserves and a diversified fundraising strategy” first appeared in Pro Bono Australia. You have probably heard the phrase “putting all of your … Continued
The power of personal connection
The article ‘The power of personal connection’ first appeared in Pro Bono Australia. I recently took my first interstate business trip in longer than I can remember. In teeing up … Continued
Reducing stress when it comes to your grants strategy
The article was first published as “Feeling stressed? You’re not alone” in Pro Bono Australia. Well, here we are. A New Year, but somehow, all too familiar? I started the … Continued