#warmfuzzy: remembering why we do what we do
Author: Jane Symonds So many of us are drawn into fundraising by a desire to do good, a yen to contribute something positive to our world and our community. For … Continued
A funder’s perspective
Applying the view from a funder’s perspective. In October 2013, I realised a personal goal of becoming a grant-maker, through my role as one of six founding members of Queensland’s … Continued
Reality check: getting perspective on your grant application
Author: Harriett Carter Your killer grant application is coming along nicely, you’ve finally nailed the difference between outputs, outcomes and impact, and you’re on the home stretch – oh so … Continued
Keeping things simple
Author: Harriett Carter “I never write “metropolis” for seven cents when I can write “city” and get paid the same.” – Mark Twain Mark Twain – now there’s a man … Continued
Building an effective project plan
Author: Jane Symonds Writing a grant application without a project plan is a bit like building a house out of straw or sticks… you may get words on the page, … Continued
Expectation and entitlement in fundraising
Author: Jane Symonds I don’t mean to sound like a politician, but… can we talk about entitlement? Let me explain by sharing two things that came up at this morning’s … Continued
Let’s talk about relationships: getting to know funders
Would you go into business with someone you knew very little about, and perhaps hadn’t even spoken to? Of course not. Yet many grant-seekers fail to read and fully understand … Continued
The responsibility of fundraisers in encouraging philanthropy
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
Heart versus head: balancing emotion and reason in grant applications
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
No matter where in the world you are grant-seeking, it’s all about relationships
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
The Seven C’s of Key Messages
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
Infrastructure for Sustainability
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