For Purpose Alliance Keynote Series
2025-10-16 11:45 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Orange Sky Australia HQ, Unit 1/32 Billabong St,, Stafford, QLD, 4053, Australia
Join us on 16 Oct in Brisbane for a keynote session on the evolving landscape of philanthropy and funder expectations.
Strategic Grants CEO & Founder, Jo Garner, and Queensland Gives by Queensland Community Foundation CEO, Tara Castle will be exploring how philanthropic priorities are shifting, and what this means for grant-seekers navigating today’s funding environment.
Practical tools to take away include:

Insights into the transgenerational wealth transfer and its impact on philanthropy
Understanding the growth and role of PAFs, PuAFs, Community Foundations, Sub-Funds, and Donor Advised Funds
Clarity on recent government legislation changes and their implications for Community Foundations
Best practice advice from QLD Gives on acquitting, reporting, and building trusted donor relationships
What’s next for philanthropy in Queensland and how to prepare your organisation
Practical strategies to secure sustainable funding in an evolving landscape

Following the keynote, you’ll also have the opportunity to connect and network with like-minded leaders over lunch.
This is a free event with limited spots. Secure your place here.

2025 F&P Big 4 Conference
2025-10-28 - 2025-10-30 | Aerial UTS, UTS Building 10, Level 7, 235 Jones Street, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia
The F&P Big 4 Conference is Australia’s largest fundraising event, bringing together hundreds of sector professionals for three days of learning, networking, and inspiration. Explore the latest in fundraising strategy, technology, and sector leadership.
Strategic Grants CEO & Founder, Jo Garner, will be co-presenting with our brilliant GEMS client, Heather Monk, General Manager from Learning Links, on how they secured a $300,000 multi-year grant from a new funder with whom they had no prior relationship. Their session will take place on Wednesday, 29 October, from 11:45 am to 12:35 pm.
If you’re attending, please come and say hello – we’re always happy to chat and support your grants journey.
📅 28-30 October 2025
📍 Aerial UTS
🔗 More details and register here

bbcon Sydney 2025
2025-11-10 08:00 - 18:00 | Sydney International Convention and Exhibition Centre, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Strategic Grants is proud to be a Silver Sponsor at bbcon Sydney 2025. You’ll find our team at Booth 11 – right next to the barista coffee cart and phone charging station. Drop by to chat about grants strategy, see GEMS in action, or just say hello!
bbcon Sydney is the premier tech conference for the Blackbaud community, bringing together more than 250 professionals from across the not-for-profit, social impact, and for-purpose sectors. Over two days, attendees will experience inspiring keynotes, practical workshops, and valuable networking opportunities with peers and sector leaders.
📅 Monday 10 November 2025
📍Sydney International Convention and Exhibition Centre
🔗 More details and register here
