Grants best practice
Our Director Jo Garner sits down with Mike Davis, host of Humans of Purpose, to chat about how Strategic Grants came to be and all things grants best practice. Have … Continued
Diversity and sustainability in fundraising
Putting your eggs in many baskets: diversity and sustainability in fundraising When the phone rings at SG HQ, it’s usually a chance to have great conversations with people in the … Continued
9 Common Grant Application Mistakes
Here are 9 Common Grant Application Mistakes and how to stop making them. We’ve come across a few common weaknesses when it comes to grant applications. Is your organisation addressing … 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
PR for Non-Profits: What’s Your Angle?
Public Relations for Non-Profits: What’s Your Angle? Have you ever jealously admired someone’s uber cool travel photos and wondered why yours don’t look quite so amazing? Sure, you’ve got some … Continued
Mission Driven Not Funding Driven
Mission Driven Not Funding Driven: Let’s put the horse before the cart I’ve sometimes been asked “What sorts of projects are funders wanting to fund?”, with a view to my … 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
Grants solutions for the busy NZ fundraiser
There’s no doubt that the grants and funding landscape in New Zealand continues to be challenging. The good news is that there are many resources out there to support the … Continued
Meet our newest Grants Strategist Pasanna
Meet Pasanna – she’s recently joined the Strategic Grants team as a Grants Strategist! We’re committed to building the capacity of for-purpose organisations to establish sustainable, cost-effective grant-seeking and associated … 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