When I first became a fundraiser, it wasn’t part of a carefully mapped career plan. My background was in social work, later branching into policy study. At the time, I’d … Continued
Looking for the latest sector news? Catch up on what’s happening across the world of funding, philanthropy, and research with the latest updates from Strategic Grants’ busy research team. The … Continued
In a world experiencing a polycrisis, charities in particular face competing demands on resources. Add to that a growing number of charities, declines in individual giving, and more funders accepting … Continued
The Perpetual 2026 IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program (IPAP) officially opens on Monday 27 October 2025 – and closes Friday 5 December 2025. If your organisation is considering applying this year – … Continued
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
You may have noticed that there seem to be fewer open grant rounds this time of year. You’re not missing things; it’s true. Fifteen years of grants data, now readily … Continued
With the 2025 financial year now firmly in the rear-view mirror, here are our top five recommended actions to complete before year-end to set your organisation up for grant-seeking success. … Continued
Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025, hosted by Philanthropy Australia The inaugural Leadership Summit took place in Canberra. The day started with leadership discussions on the polycrisis and finished (for me, in … Continued
As part of our commitment to climate action, Strategic Grants is proud to announce our partnership with Carbon Neutral, a profit-for-purpose organisation providing carbon solutions to help mitigate the climate … Continued
Looking for the latest sector news? Catch up on what’s happening across the world of funding, philanthropy, and research with the latest updates from Team SG’s busy research team. The … Continued
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
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