Author: Jo Garner At one of the many professional development events I attended this year, I re-visited the Japanese concept of Ikigai or simply translated, “reason for being”. As we … Continued
Author: Jo Garner The task of writing a grant proposal can be an exciting process. You have the opportunity to turn your organisation’s ideas into something real. With a great project … Continued
Now you can find our grants listings on Pro Bono Australia. Strategic Grants is delighted to be sponsoring Pro Bono Grants, with Pro Bono Australia. Pro Bono Australia is the “go … Continued
There’s a lot to think about and gather together so it’s vital that if you have not started already, you must prepare now for the deadline. As the focus of … Continued
Author: Jo Garner At the 41st FIA Conference in Sydney last week, our Communications and Evaluation Strategist, Kate Sunners and I facilitated a Masterclass, “Grants Success-The essentials … Continued
Strategic Grants Director Jo was honoured at the FIA 2017 Conference Awards Dinner to receive the Arthur Venn Fundraiser of the Year Award. Author: Jo Garner Sharing the … Continued
Author:Jo Garner When speaking to CEOs and Fundraising Directors about their prospective investment in implementation and development of a proactive fundraising and business development strategy, too often we … Continued
From Session 5: Thursday 3 March Author: Jo Garner – Director Strategic Grants How do you create impact measures from individual stories of project success and lives changed? It’s not … Continued
Author: Jo Garner Often when we are talking to prospective new nonprofit partners, the question is asked, what is our success rate*? Strategic Grants’ role in helping you to achieve … Continued
When Philanthropy meets Parliament. Common clear objectives, mutual respect for each other’s experience and skills, listening (not just hearing), engagement, transparency and excellent communication. These are the key ingredients (that … Continued
Applying the view from a funder’s perspective. In October 2013, I realised a personal goal of becoming a grant-maker, through my role as one of six founding members of Queensland’s … Continued
Author: Jo Garner I have been shocked and disappointed to hear that just the day after news was released of the sad passing of a great entrepreneur, business leader, mentor … Continued