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
Author: Jane Symonds Fundraising is a passionate business. It’s serious work – most effective when strategic, smart, skilled and systematic – but it’s got serious heart, too. For most people … Continued
It’s great to be exhibiting at the FINZ conference, Strategic Grants’ foray into working with New Zealand charities and grant-makers. The feedback we have received from our kiwi friends is … Continued
Let’s Conquer the Seven C’s of Key Messages. Catchy, cool, conducive communications So what’s the best way to create a catchy, cool collection of communications, conducive to convincing contributions committees … Continued
Author: Jo Garner Today, our lovely full-time Research and Communications Manager, Jane, heads off overseas on five weeks of well-deserved annual leave. Initially, when she booked the leave some time … Continued
Anyone who has ever walked into a shop knows that surpassing expectations can win hearts. We become loyal to companies who go above and beyond, who communicate well with us … Continued
Author: Chandi Piefke As fundraisers, we spend so much of our time searching for ways to bring in donations. But have you ever stopped to think about the funding opportunities … Continued
As a fundraiser, there is a little bit of the fairy godmother in you. Within your grasp you hold all the wishes of your organisation that, if funded, can improve … Continued
The devil is in the detail. Check and re-check. When your work-of-art submission is all done and ready to go – make sure you double check the details! Or, better … Continued
Picking up the phone to call someone you don’t know can be quite intimidating. Calling a funder about a project you want funding for can be even worse. The fear … Continued
Many funders advertise their deadlines well in advance; some are the same year on year. Yet, funders tell us that without fail in the week leading up to the deadline, … Continued
High-roller fundraising? Many fundraisers view grant-seeking a bit like a cross between roulette and a chocolate wheel at the school fete. You’ve gotta be in it to win it, and … Continued