Testimonials

“GEMS is like a comfy pair of slippers. It feels reliable, organised and I know it so well. When I am juggling so many funders all at various stages of engagement – from research to writing, to comms and reporting – I feel I can breathe a little slower when I’m in GEMS, knowing that all my intel is in one place with the ability to look forwards and backwards and nothing will slip through the cracks!” Nicci Cowdry, The Humour Foundation   

"GEMS is the best tool I've seen so far in the non-profit industry. It revolutionises my job." Jo Andrews, Cystic Fibrosis Community Care 

"Thanks Strategic Grants for your help and support in 2023; the best investment we could have made in helping realise grant income to support vision impaired Queenslanders." Kerry Cutting, Philanthropy Manager – Major Gifts & Foundations

"The Raiser's Edge NXT integration with GEM Portal has been really useful for The Bionics Institute so that we can automatically include GEMS grant and award opportunities within our RE NXT reports." Lucy, Bionics Institute

"Working in a fast-paced grants role, the GEM portal has been an instrumental tool for me. I have it open on my desktop every day and it has played a significant role in helping the organisation manage and win grants." Kate, Wesley Mission Queensland

“On behalf of the Board and CEO of HYIS, I write to acknowledge the diligent, hard work, as well as wise counsel and advise, we have received from Lindy and the Strategic Grants team. The partnership that has emerged between our school and Strategic Grants has already proven to be rewarding, and we look forward to seeing how our Foundation will flourish because of this partnership.” Brad Strong, Company Secretary & Operations Manager

"The Best Practice Grant-Seeker Workshop really has been one of the most informative fundraising workshops I have been to in a while, and it helped re-enforce some processes for me that I look forward to implementing." Gosia Paton, Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager

"We couldn't manage without GEMS - it's the foundation of everything we do in the grants space." Maureen Collins, National Grants & Foundations Manage

"Strategic Grants have been an integral part of the growth of Trusts and Foundations at Royal Flying Doctor Service for the past seven years. They advise us on everything from strategy, relationship management, and case for support creation for capital campaigns, to reviewing and writing grant applications and funder report acquittals." Bill Maddock, Philanthropy Associate 

"Strategic Grants is an invaluable resource. providing customised lists of trusts and foundations through its Grants Expertise Management System, advice and support, to give grant writers the best chance of success." Alison Muir, Fundraiser & Grant Writer since 1996, currently with The Kids’ Cancer Project 

"Thank you for helping us along our journey of improved grant-seeking success!" Michael Were, General Manager

"We’re all doing a little happy dance at Lifeline today - our project has been funded!  We’re very grateful for the hard work, effort, support and advice that you all gave to our application. Because of you this project will come to life and support improved mental health for many in regional NSW. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you through the process, and on top of GEM Portal, we are all absolutely Strategic Grants advocates and ambassadors! Thank you again!"