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What For-Purpose Organisations Need to Know from the Impact Investment Summit 2026

Author Jo Garner

Published April 7, 2026

Systems change requires “whole-of-system” capital  Across two days of discussion at the Impact Investment Summit 2026, a consistent message emerged: impact is not only about selecting a handful of “good” projects—it is about how capital … Continued

AI Won’t Win You Grants; But Used Well, It Can Save You Hundreds of Hours 

Author Jo Garner

Published March 26, 2026

It is essential when exploring how AI can be used in fundraising, to remember, people give to people. And grant-seeking and major gift fundraising rely on demonstrating capability and impact, and on building relationships and trust.   This truth hasn’t changed. What has changed is the pace at … Continued

The Funding Landscape—Leading Through Change  

Author Jo Garner

Published October 27, 2025

In a world experiencing a polycrisis, charities in particular face competing demands on resources. Add to that a growing number of charities, declines in individual giving, and more funders accepting … Continued

Chartered Institute of Fundraising Convention: What I learned from UK’s premier fundraising event  

Author Jo Garner

Published June 24, 2025

I recently had the opportunity to attend the 2025 Chartered Institute of Fundraising Fundraising Convention in London on 9 & 10 June, while remote working from the UK for a … Continued

Strategic outsourcing: Your checklist for For-Purpose success

Author Jo Garner

Published March 4, 2025

When it comes to choosing the right external supplier to help in delivery of your organisation’s mission, due-diligence is critical! Read on for your checklist for For-Purpose success.    1. Knowledge … Continued

PNZ 2023: Uniquely Aotearoa New Zealand

Author Jo Garner

Published September 15, 2023

Key takeaways from the 2023 Philanthropy New Zealand Conference from Jo Garner, Ruth Button and Greta Buchanan. “There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out … Continued

Trust, outcomes and communication: why are major donors still chasing information from their beneficiaries?

Author Jo Garner

Published November 22, 2022

This article first appeared in Pro Bono News. With conferences and workshops back in the calendars, following a period of increased need from the for-purpose sector, it is unfortunate to … Continued

Governance is not a dirty word

Author Jo Garner

Published September 27, 2022

This article first appeared in Pro Bono News. Governance is, more than ever, in the spotlight, and while it may not be a particularly sexy word, it is one that for-purpose … Continued

Risky business: The importance of financial reserves and a diversified fundraising strategy

Author Jo Garner

Published May 12, 2022

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

The power of personal connection

Author Jo Garner

Published March 15, 2022

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 

Author Jo Garner

Published January 27, 2022

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

Breaking the mould when it comes to finding the right person for the job

Author Jo Garner

Published September 21, 2021

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

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