Making a positive impact
Director of Strategic Grants Jo Garner chats with Steven Moe, host of New Zealand podcast Seeds, where he talks with people making a positive impact in their lives. Listen to … 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
Positive (largely) funder news update from Jo Garner – let’s keep working together
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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
The Musts for 2020 Grants Success!
Author: Jo Garner Well here it is, a brand new year. Do you feel like there is so much to do and you are not quite sure where to … Continued
The Festive Season – a Time to reflect and find your Ikigai
Author: Jo Garner At one of the many professional development events I attended this year, I re-visited the Japanese concept of Ikigai or simply translated, “reason for being”. As we … Continued
Project Planning – essential for funding success
Author: Jo Garner The task of writing a grant proposal can be an exciting process. You have the opportunity to turn your organisation’s ideas into something real. With a great project … Continued
Review of the Charities Act 2005
The Charity Sector’s Say – Modernising the Charities Act 2005 “We want Charities Services to work cooperatively with our trust towards the aim of being registered.” Earlier this year we … Continued
Funders want Outcomes
Author: Jo Garner At the 41st FIA Conference in Sydney last week, our Communications and Evaluation Strategist, Kate Sunners and I facilitated a Masterclass, “Grants Success-The essentials … Continued
Trusting relationships and doing small things in a great way: PNZ Philanthropy Summit 2017
Author: Jo Garner Last week our NZ Grants Strategist Therese and I attended the Philanthropy New Zealand conference, an excellent event for thought-provoking discussion around giving for both NZ and … Continued