I never thought I’d write an agony aunt column*, but for locally-based charities seeking funding for development projects in other nations, there really seems no better format! Dear Agony Aunt, … Continued
I have just finished reading Philanthropy and the Arts by academic and arts specialist Jennifer Radbourne and Kenneth Watkins, Director of Philanthropy at the Australian Ballet. While there is a … Continued
Author: Maree Perfrement Earlier this week I attended the Good Foundations breakfast workshop on what makes a NFP organisation ‘well-run’. Being in the midst of grant writing and … Continued
Author: Kate Sunners A few quick insights from this morning’s FIA Queensland and ACPNS Alumni Anniversary Breakfast, featuring a panel with Janet Hirst, CEO of The Ian Potter … Continued
Author: Charlotte Francis Introducing our newest staff member Charlotte, our Grants Strategist on the ground in Victoria. How do you engage donors and funders with your cause? What … Continued
A friend of mine who has just completed her PhD in creative writing always writes me the most wonderful letters and postcards. Two weeks ago I got a card addressed … Continued
We’re trying something new on the blog this week: Kate and Jane attended a workshop together recently, and had a lot to discuss about it… Kate: Jane, it’s … 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
Author: Kate Sunners This month Harriett and I attended the Atlantic Philanthropies’ Laying Foundations for Change panel, hosted by Koda Capital. Peter Hoj and Peter Coaldrake, Vice Chancellors of UQ … Continued
In September 2015 I was at the Regional Development Australia Conference, to present on some research I did at the University of Queensland, on communication and rural community development. While … Continued
I’ve sometimes been asked “What sorts of projects are funders wanting to fund?”, with a view to my answer informing the types of services or programs the organisation will seek … Continued
Author: Kate Sunners The big news in Queensland is the announcement by the Palaszczuk Government that it will be trialling Social Benefit Bonds (also known as Social Impact Bonds) in … Continued