IMPACT philanthropy funding program – Q&A with Perpetual Wealth The Perpetual Wealth IPAP 2027 round will open 4th November and close 4th December. The Strategic Grants team has supported … Continued
The Perpetual 2027 IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program (IPAP) opens on Wednesday 4 November 2026 and closes on Friday 4 December 2026. If your organisation is considering a Perpetual 2027 IPAP … Continued
By Jo Garner, CEO and Founder, Strategic Grants Across corporate, community and family philanthropy, funding models differ—but the direction of travel is clear: stronger relationships, greater trust, deeper community voice … Continued
What a fantastic reminder in Perth last week about the value of trying something new – and what can happen when we do. I was attending the 2026 WA FIA … Continued
The future of giving: Learnings from the 2026 Philanthropy Australia Conference With over 1200 community-focused, passionate people from funding bodies, for-purpose organisations and intermediaries in the one location, it’s … Continued
The charitable sector across both Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia reflects a rich diversity of missions and organisational structures. That same diversity extends to grants management. This is particularly true … Continued
Australia’s charity and For-Purpose sector is economically significant, with 2024 revenue reaching $239 billion. Comparable 2023 figures show a contribution of 7.8% of GDP and 4.8% of gross value-add to the Australian economy. Yet … Continued
So you’ve done your research and have established a strong list of funders where there is a clear alignment with your organisation, your leadership team are on board and you’re ready to proceed (read more … Continued
Grant application processes differ between funders. By-invitation funders are grant-makers who directly invite organisations to apply for funding and do not accept unsolicited applications or proposals. If you’re a GEMS user, you’ll recognise these as the grants flagged in your customised grants calendar under the ‘By Invitation’ … Continued
Queensland Philanthropy Week 2026. Picture: Luke from Bulimba Studios As part of Queensland Philanthropy Week, we recently attended a Philanthropy Australia event focused on the growing momentum of collective giving in Australia. The … Continued
Government funding is one of the most significant and competitive revenue streams available to for-purpose organisations. But securing it takes more than a well-written application. It takes strategy, relationships, and … Continued
This year’s Federal Budget, for the financial year 2026-2027, was hotly anticipated amid geopolitical uncertainty and ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Built around Treasurer Jim Chalmers’s three pillars of reform, restraint and resilience, the Budget focuses on cost-of-living pressures, productivity, … Continued