What I learned from 100+ conversations with charities
Through these conversations, I have found that some themes are shared among all organisations.
Getting the grants gold
Anyone else have Olympic fever? While we are always ‘on our game’ when it comes to funding best practice, we thought we’d share our top tips for writing a gold … Continued
Mapping success: Key strategies for navigating (and securing funding!) from Trusts & Foundations
Working closely with hundreds of for-purpose / non-profit organisations, Strategic Grants often assists in navigating the complexities of securing Trusts and Foundations (T&F) funding. A recent surge in enquiries has … Continued
Our future – grants to celebrate 2024 Mardi Gras
The 2024 Festival and the 46th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras will call on communities to imagine and demand the world we rightfully deserve under the theme Our Future. In … Continued
Grants Knowledge Centre
Grant-seeking for your non-profit doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, it’s easier than ever with the Grants Knowledge Centre, the latest feature of our acclaimed Grants Expertise Management System (GEMS).
Skills for grants success
It’s a new year, which means new goals, updated strategies and fresh professional development opportunities. In our conversations with clients, we often hear how challenging it can be finding the … Continued
How to survive government funding uncertainty, and thrive
Everyone’s favourite fictional dinner party guest Albert Einstein apparently once said, “Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form to another.” And while it’s … Continued
Latest news for the for-purpose and not-for-profit sector
Want to know what our grant-seeking experts are reading at the moment? As Research Coordinator, I’ve created a shortlist of interesting and useful sector updates, news articles, professional development opportunities … Continued
Demonstrating your impact: the pathway to secure untied grant funds
This article first appeared in Pro Bono. The elusive grant – to use for whatever your for-purpose organisation most needs funding for now… it’s the dream, right? Well, it can … 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