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Years of grants writing and grants training experience and success across all areas of grants best practice.

Our commitment to climate action 

Author Jennifer Cowman

Published August 1, 2025

As part of our commitment to climate action, Strategic Grants is proud to announce our partnership with Carbon Neutral, a profit-for-purpose organisation providing carbon solutions to help mitigate the climate … Continued

Latest sector news

Author Gayle Richardson

Published August 1, 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 Team SG’s busy research team. The … Continued

Why operations matter 

Author Alicia Edwards

Published July 18, 2025

In the for-purpose sector, we are driven by values and by the belief that our work contributes to something greater than ourselves. But even the most compelling purpose cannot be … Continued

From overwhelmed to organised: How to tackle government tender submissions 

Author Erica Blaney

Published July 10, 2025

Government tender writing can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling the task with other responsibilities like program delivery or fundraising. Here are some practical tips to help you go from … Continued

Chartered Institute of Fundraising Convention: What I learned from UK’s premier fundraising event  

Author Jo Garner

Published June 24, 2025

I recently had the opportunity to attend the 2025 Chartered Institute of Fundraising Fundraising Convention in London on 9 & 10 June, while remote working from the UK for a … 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

In the spirit of reconciliation: First Nations funding opportunities 

Author Gayle Richardson

Published June 2, 2025

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving … Continued

Beyond reactive: Why proactive project planning is your key to grant success 

Author Michaela Chilcott

Published May 22, 2025

Before anything else, preparation is the key to success – Alexander Graham Bell  With so many for-purpose organisations and fundraising teams across Australia and New Zealand constrained by limited human … Continued

Valuing volunteers for in-kind contributions 

Author Jennifer Cowman

Published May 19, 2025

Are you including the value of volunteering in your grant applications?  More than six million people in Australia volunteer through organisations across the nation. Millions more volunteer informally in their … Continued

Latest sector news

Author Gayle Richardson

Published May 14, 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 Team SG’s busy research team. The … Continued

Endowment funds: The gift that keeps on giving 

Author Gayle Richardson

Published March 31, 2025

Endowment seems to be the buzzword around the Strategic Grants (virtual!) office lately.  Some of the questions we’ve been getting recently from our For-Purpose clients include “Do Trusts and Foundations … Continued

2025-2026 budget: Unpacking the benefits for the sector

Author Jennifer Cowman

Published March 26, 2025

Like many, the Strategic Grants team is unpacking the details of the 25-26 Federal Budget. While the budget seems to favour individual households, there are sector specific initiatives worth mentioning. … Continued

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