Governance is not a dirty word
This article first appeared in Pro Bono News. Governance is, more than ever, in the spotlight, and while it may not be a particularly sexy word, it is one that for-purpose … Continued
Impact measurement, inclusion and collaboration
I had the very great pleasure of attending the 2022 Philanthropy Australia Conference in Sydney from 6-8 September. It was uplifting to be in the room with so many visionaries, inspiring … 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
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.
Futureproofing your volunteer strategies
Volunteers are the lifeblood of thousands of for-purpose organisations across the country. In 2020, six million Australians generously donated 490 million hours of social, cultural, and economic support in aged … Continued
Risky business: The importance of financial reserves and a diversified fundraising strategy
The article “Risky business: The importance of financial reserves and a diversified fundraising strategy” first appeared in Pro Bono Australia. You have probably heard the phrase “putting all of your … Continued
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
How to be a smooth operator (when it comes to your grant funding data)
If you are a fundraising professional, chances are you understand the importance of donor data. Not only is this data critical for developing relationships with your donors – grant funders … Continued
2022 Budget: What it means for the sector
On Tuesday night, the Federal Government delivered an important 2022 Budget in the lead up to the May federal election. The key aspects of the budget included big spending on … Continued