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
Grants best practice
Strategic Grants Director Jo chats on SG’s origin story, and all things grants best practice on the Humans of Purpose podcast.
Keeping accountable when it comes to your grant funding
You have just heard from the funder—your recent grant application was successful! Now it is time to spend the money and crack on with the project—no need to worry the … Continued
A successful approach to grants takes more than just luck
A successful approach to grants takes more than just luck – just ask our resident Irishman Andrew, who hails from Cork and has been a part of the Strategic Grants … Continued
The power of personal connection
The article ‘The power of personal connection’ first appeared in Pro Bono Australia. I recently took my first interstate business trip in longer than I can remember. In teeing up … Continued
Are you showing your funders the love?
While it’s true that a well-written grant application with a robust project plan that meets funder criteria is a huge part of the grant application process, many people forget – … Continued
Reducing stress when it comes to your grants strategy
The article was first published as “Feeling stressed? You’re not alone” in Pro Bono Australia. Well, here we are. A New Year, but somehow, all too familiar? I started the … Continued
Grants: The landscape has changed
This article first appeared as part of the “State of the Fundraising Nation” special in the Summer 2021/22 edition of Fundraising & Philanthropy Magazine. Sector trends Funders and charities alike … Continued
For the love of art: grants to boost arts, tourism and entertainment
With restrictions easing across the country and many of us setting our sights on travel in the not-too-distant future, there is also great news for those for-purpose sectors that promote the … Continued
Capital campaigns & the role of Trusts and Foundations
The thought of needing to raise millions of dollars to fund bricks and mortar can seem cumbersome, but with a strategic approach and robust capital campaign – it’s achievable! A … Continued
Grants must do’s and don’ts for the new financial year
This article first appeared in Pro Bono Australia. To say the 2020/2021 financial year was a challenge for not for profits is an understatement. Following the tragedy of natural disasters, … Continued