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Finger on the pulse – industry update from F&Ps’ 2019 Generosity Forum

Author Bianca Williams

Published May 7, 2019

F&P’s 2019 Generosity Forum was held last Friday – a jam packed day of speakers and panellists from Australia’s leading donors, funders and industry experts attended – for those who … Continued

Outcomes Measurement in the Australian Community Sector

Author Kate Sunners

Published April 17, 2019

A very interesting report on outcomes and impact measurement has just been released by UWA’s Centre for Social Impact, in partnership with the Bankwest Foundation. The report: Outcomes Measurement in … Continued

Social Connection in Older Age

Author Karleen Gwinner

Published April 10, 2019

A snap shot from the Bolton Clarke Symposium – Social Connection in Older Age On Thursday 4th April in Brisbane, Bolton Clarke hosted a symposium called Social Connection in Older … Continued

The Australia Giving 2019 Report

Author Karleen Gwinner

Published April 2, 2019

The Australia Giving 2019 report is out and features some cool giving trends by Australians last year. So that your not-for-profit can better understand and meet these giving needs here … Continued

Capital Campaigns – fundraising at its finest!

Author Bianca Williams

Published March 14, 2019

Campitelli Consultancy is one of many great service providers delivering complimentary services to Strategic Grants, with the shared vision of building capacity in the nonprofit sector. We asked Gregory Campitelli, … Continued

Gleaning knowledge from an expert: GEM Tips from a successful grant-getter

Author Karleen Gwinner

Published February 22, 2019

Applying for grants is hard work. Particularly when you consider that only 20% of your time is spent on the task of writing a successful proposal. Here are some GEM … Continued

A 3-step plan for a focused and effective 2019

Author Nancy Vaughan

Published January 29, 2019

Oh my goodness, it’s already the end of January!  How did that happen?  What is it about time that is so evasive and contrary?  It expands when you least appreciate … Continued

Make 2019 the year of turning your relationships into partnerships

Author Bianca Williams

Published January 15, 2019

 Approach the New Year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day. – Michael Josephson Now whilst the festive ‘merry-ness’ may be starting to waiver as you … Continued

Brilliant videos and podcasts for fundraisers

Author Andrew Thompson

Published December 12, 2018

There are so many brilliant videos and podcasts for fundraisers. Here we share some of our little library with you so you can enjoy them too! We hope you find … Continued

Tips for completing a strong application – Perpetual Trustees IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program

Author Jo Garner

Published November 12, 2018

There’s a lot to think about and gather together so it’s vital that if you have not started already, you must prepare now for the deadline. As the focus of … Continued

International Fundraising Congress 2018: What a buzz

Author Kate Sunners

Published November 6, 2018

Being at the International Fundraising Congress 2018: What a buzz it was. Like being in a room filled with thousands of mosquitos. The buzz was audible from the first moment … Continued

Reaching the Ultimate Grants KPI: When Funders Approach You!

Author Kate Sunners

Published August 29, 2018

We’ve recently had two of our nonprofit partners achieve the ultimate KPI of a grants program: being approached by their Funders for repeat funding, resulting from their excellent relationship management … Continued

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