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Latest sector news – September and October 2025.  

Author Gayle Richardson

Published November 11, 2025

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

The Funding Landscape—Leading Through Change  

Author Jo Garner

Published October 27, 2025

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

Top tips and a check list for the Perpetual 2026 IPAP Round  

Author Bianca Williams

Published October 9, 2025

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

United for Change. Driven by Impact.  

Author Erica Blaney

Published September 30, 2025

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

PAFs, DAFs and PuAFs: Understanding philanthropy’s fastest growing giving structures 

Author Lauren Vertigan

Published September 15, 2025

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

Setting Up for Success – Your New Financial Year Action Plan 

Author Michaela Chilcott

Published September 1, 2025

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

Is AI the Robin to your Batman? How to make sure AI is your helpful sidekick and not hindering your grant writing 

Author Lauren Vertigan

Published June 19, 2025

Using AI for grant writing is not a new topic. We know, through conversations with our clients and within the for-purpose community, that many are embracing it as an asset … Continued

Grant funding support for those affected by severe weather

Author Gayle Richardson

Published March 10, 2025

Last updated 07 April 2025. We have compiled a list of grant funding assistance opportunities for those who have been impacted by ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred across Southeast Queensland and Northern … Continued

Investing in change: Grant funding opportunities supporting women and girls

Author Gayle Richardson

Published March 3, 2025

As we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, it’s crucial to recognise the ongoing need for support and empowerment of women and girls across various sectors. In honour of … Continued

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

What I learned from 100+ conversations with charities

Author Craig Hunter

Published October 2, 2024

Through these conversations, I have found that some themes are shared among all organisations.

15 learnings we’re sharing from 15 years of working with grant-seekers and funders

Author Jennifer Cowman

Published September 18, 2024

As we take a moment to pause and reflect, we’re sharing 15 learnings from our work in strengthening the charitable and philanthropic sectors through grants and partnerships best practice.

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