Building blocks of a Customised Grants Calendar
Hi, I’m Ruth one of the Grants Strategists at Strategic Grants. Some of you may be wondering “Ok, what does a Grants Strategist do?” The short answer is we help … Continued
Applying Social Value Principles to grant-seeking and grant-making
Social Value Principles for Grant Seekers and Funders As I prepared slides for an evaluation webinar, I began to think, are the principles of measuring social value translatable to grant … Continued
Grant-seeking beyond COVID-19. 5 things you can do now to ensure your project funding pipeline isn’t in lockdown
5 things you can do now to ensure your project funding pipeline isn’t in lockdown 1. Stay informed Information is power, but too much information is distracting. Choose a reliable … Continued
What Funders want from Measurement and Evaluation
Being relatively new to the Strategic Grants’ team, the plan for my first blog was to layout the foundations of what grant makers want from measurement and evaluation. In reviewing … Continued
The F&P Generosity Forum 2020 – virtual and outstanding!
The Generosity Forum 2020 presented by F&P (Fundraising and Philanthropy) went virtual and was held on Tuesday 5th May. From the comfort of our home offices, I joined many other … Continued
Q & A with our GEM Local subscriber – Pound Paws Inc.
We work with a number of community organisations who do amazing work in their community. One of our GEM Local subscribers, Pound Paws, has been using the system for just … Continued
The top 6 questions we are asked from grant-seekers
Amidst the COVID-19 status quo, nonprofit organisations are facing challenging times. A number of our nonprofit partners are experiencing the challenge of having to cancel face to face fundraising events … 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
Viruses – Biological and Technological
Viruses – Biological and Technological Whether it be in extreme times such as now, for social isolation and lock down or for the more general need for staff to work … Continued
Grant-seeking in uncertain times
As we enter an unprecedented time with COVID-19 and the uncertainty it brings, Strategic Grants will continue to work to bring you the latest in grant round news and online … Continued
Communications Beyond Clever Words – Using evidence to convince your supporters
Author: Jo Garner Whether you are writing a donor appeal, government tender, sponsorship proposal or a funding application, evidence of the need for the project you are raising funds for is critical to motivate your … Continued
Why continuing your professional development journey is so important
If you’re reading the beginning of this blog and think, “professional career development” is a bit bland, then perhaps you haven’t discovered the world of incredibly rewarding and engaging professional … Continued