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
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
Breaking the mould when it comes to finding the right person for the job
This article “Breaking the mould when it comes to finding the right person for the job” first appeared in Pro Bono Australia. As an organisation that focuses on the capacity … Continued
Making a positive impact
Director of Strategic Grants Jo Garner chats with Steven Moe, host of Seeds, where he talks with people making a positive impact in their lives. Listen to their conversation, which … Continued
Grant-seeking post COVID-19 – what now?
Everything has changed, so we need to recalibrate our grant-seeking and fundraising. What does that look like post COVID-19? Watch this panel discussion, facilitated by Strategic Grants Director Jo Garner, … Continued
What makes a good grant application?
There’s a lot more to grant writing than just putting an application in. Strategic Grants’ Director, Jo Garner, sits down with Ben Clark, Head of Philanthropy and Social Investment at … 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
Philanthropy Australia 2021 National Conference
The Philanthropy Australia 2021 National Conference. What does the future need from us, now? The Philanthropy Australia 2021 National Conference delivered an exceptional group of presenters from across the globe … Continued
Preparing great grant applications
Preparing great grant applications. Are you ticking all the best-practice boxes? Our Director Jo Garner was invited by Tara Castle, General Manager of Queensland Community Foundation (one of our many … Continued
9 Grant Application Mistakes and how to stop making them
Here’s our list of 9 Grant Application Mistakes and how to stop making them. Feedback from our discussions with funders and observations through our grants training sessions tells us there … Continued
Positive (largely) funder news update from Jo Garner – let’s keep working together
A positive (largely) funder news update – let’s keep working together! Here’s some useful web links: Grants Blog Podcasts Feel free to contact us if you need any support