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Game, set, impact: What the For-Purpose sector can learn from the Australian Open  

Author Alicia Edwards

Published January 30, 2025

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

Author Alicia Edwards

Published May 13, 2024

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  

Author Alicia Edwards

Published January 24, 2024

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 

Author Alicia Edwards

Published September 1, 2023

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

Author Alicia Edwards

Published May 29, 2023

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?

Author Alicia Edwards

Published September 14, 2022

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

Author Alicia Edwards

Published July 29, 2021

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

The F&P Generosity Forum 2020 – virtual and outstanding!

Author Alicia Edwards

Published May 6, 2020

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

Author Alicia Edwards

Published March 4, 2020

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

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