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
Grants: The landscape has changed
This article first appeared as part of the “State of the Fundraising Nation” special in the Summer 2021/22 edition of Fundraising & Philanthropy Magazine. Sector trends Funders and charities alike … Continued
Breaking the mould when it comes to finding the right person for the job
This article “Breaking the mould when it comes to finding the right person for the job” first appeared in Pro Bono Australia. As an organisation that focuses on the capacity … Continued
Making a positive impact
Director of Strategic Grants Jo Garner chats with Steven Moe, host of Seeds, where he talks with people making a positive impact in their lives. Listen to their conversation, which … Continued
Grant-seeking post COVID-19 – what now?
Everything has changed, so we need to recalibrate our grant-seeking and fundraising. What does that look like post COVID-19? Watch this panel discussion, facilitated by Strategic Grants Director Jo Garner, … Continued
What makes a good grant application?
There’s a lot more to grant writing than just putting an application in. Strategic Grants’ Director, Jo Garner, sits down with Ben Clark, Head of Philanthropy and Social Investment at … Continued
Grants must do’s and don’ts for the new financial year
This article first appeared in Pro Bono Australia. To say the 2020/2021 financial year was a challenge for not for profits is an understatement. Following the tragedy of natural disasters, … Continued