What I learned from 100+ conversations with charities
Through these conversations, I have found that some themes are shared among all organisations.
15 learnings we’re sharing from 15 years of working with grant-seekers and funders
As we take a moment to pause and reflect, we’re sharing 15 learnings from our work in strengthening the charitable and philanthropic sectors through grants and partnerships best practice.
Due diligence is a two-way street
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
Mapping success: Key strategies for navigating (and securing funding!) from Trusts & Foundations
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
Stewarding our funders….We know it’s important, so why aren’t we doing it more?
Unless you are new to grant-seeking, the term stewardship is likely to be familiar to you. Most non-profit and for-purpose professionals understand the important role of stewardship for building … Continued
How acquitting your grants can lead to securing consistent funding
When a funder invites your organisation to reapply year on year for project funding, it shows you’re a trusted partner. But how does your non-profit organisation get to this position? … Continued
Our future – grants to celebrate 2024 Mardi Gras
The 2024 Festival and the 46th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras will call on communities to imagine and demand the world we rightfully deserve under the theme Our Future. In … Continued
Skills for grants success
It’s a new year, which means new goals, updated strategies and fresh professional development opportunities. In our conversations with clients, we often hear how challenging it can be finding the … Continued
What are your grant-seeking pain points?
As a Client Manager and Grants Strategist at Strategic Grants, I am privileged to help support many dedicated professionals working in for-purpose organisations. Regardless of whether an organisation delivers services … Continued
To collaborate or not?
One of Strategic Grants’ golden rules for grant applications is ‘collaborate, don’t replicate.’ We know that organisations who collaborate on projects with service providers or other for-purpose organisations, rather than … Continued
PAF best practices
There has never been a better time to take a deep dive into the world of Private Ancillary Funds or PAFs. Twenty-one years ago, the Australian Government introduced this then-new … Continued
2022 Fundraising Institute Australia conference: What we learned
Two weeks on from the 2022 Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) annual conference, and we are still processing just how incredible it was! While we were there to connect with those … Continued