Why operations matter
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
Applying a gender lens to grant applications (and why we should)
Last year the team at Strategic Grants helped write or critique close to 50 applications for the competitive Perpetual IPAP Grant. And while outcomes measurement continues to be a challenge … Continued
Game, set, impact: What the For-Purpose sector can learn from the Australian Open
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the 2025 Australian Open with my family. Over the course of three days, I was struck by how much thought and strategy … Continued
What I learned from 100+ conversations with charities
Through these conversations, I have found that some themes are shared among all organisations.
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
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
How to survive government funding uncertainty, and thrive
Everyone’s favourite fictional dinner party guest Albert Einstein apparently once said, “Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form to another.” And while it’s … Continued
Fundraising in tough times: Takeaways from fedXpo 2023
It was great to join the Fundraising Every Day team and some of their clients and partners (many mutual) at their annual fedXpo in Brisbane, to hear about fundraising and … Continued
Latest news for the for-purpose and not-for-profit sector
Want to know what our grant-seeking experts are reading at the moment? As Research Coordinator, I’ve created a shortlist of interesting and useful sector updates, news articles, professional development opportunities … Continued
Demonstrating your impact: the pathway to secure untied grant funds
This article first appeared in Pro Bono. The elusive grant – to use for whatever your for-purpose organisation most needs funding for now… it’s the dream, right? Well, it can … Continued
Social Enterprises
Brisbane recently played host to the Social Enterprise World Forum 2022. Over 2700 people from 93 countries attended either in person or virtually to talk about all things related to … Continued