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Latest sector news

Author Gayle Richardson

Published August 23, 2024

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

Shifting perspective, shifting practice – together we can achieve remarkable things 

Author Jo Garner

Published August 9, 2024

What happens when you get 1100+ people together at the 2024 Philanthropy Australia (PA) conference, who are passionate about finding solutions to the biggest issues our world faces?    Feelings of … Continued

Getting the grants gold

Author Jennifer Cowman

Published July 29, 2024

Anyone else have Olympic fever? While we are always ‘on our game’ when it comes to funding best practice, we thought we’d share our top tips for writing a gold … Continued

Due diligence is a two-way street

Author Lauren Vertigan

Published July 17, 2024

When we think of due diligence in fundraising and philanthropy, often the focus is on the donor conducting due diligence on the beneficiary organisation.  While it is important that for-purpose … Continued

Inspiring, challenging and evocative: The Social Impact Summit summarised in 3 words 

Author Bianca Williams

Published July 10, 2024

When a statement such as ‘let’s get comfortable with discussing the topics and issues that make us uncomfortable’ is the precursor to day one of the Social Impact Summit, you … Continued

Latest sector news

Author Gayle Richardson

Published July 8, 2024

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

Latest sector news

Author Gayle Richardson

Published June 3, 2024

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

Reframing overheads starts with…. us! 

Author Lauren Vertigan

Published May 31, 2024

Donors understand the importance of overheads when framed effectively and when we link overheads to impact. This was one of the key messages coming out of the recent Reframe Overhead … Continued

2024 Federal budget: What it means for the charity sector

Author Pasanna Mutha-Merennege

Published May 16, 2024

This year’s Federal Budget has been much anticipated. The charity sector has been overwhelmed by the demand for on-the-ground services as the cost of living and housing crisis is deeply … Continued

Mapping success: Key strategies for navigating (and securing funding!) from Trusts & Foundations

Author Alicia Edwards

Published May 13, 2024

Working closely with hundreds of for-purpose / non-profit organisations, Strategic Grants often assists in navigating the complexities of securing Trusts and Foundations (T&F) funding.  A recent surge in enquiries has … Continued

Latest sector news 

Author Gayle Richardson

Published April 19, 2024

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. Latest … Continued

Celebrating Australian Philanthropy: Australian Philanthropy Awards 2024   

Author Jo Garner

Published April 17, 2024

Inclusion, First Nations, Collaboration, Innovation, Leadership, Community, Environmental and Climate, Gender-wise and International Philanthropy.  These were the categories for the 2024 Australian Philanthropy Awards hosted by Philanthropy Australia at the … Continued

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