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DAFs, Sub-funds, Gift Accounts: Understanding philanthropy’s fastest growing giving structures 

Author Lauren Vertigan

Published September 15, 2025

You may have noticed that there seem to be fewer open grant rounds this time of year. You’re not missing things; it’s true. Fifteen years of grants data, now readily … Continued

Is AI the Robin to your Batman? How to make sure AI is your helpful sidekick and not hindering your grant writing 

Author Lauren Vertigan

Published June 19, 2025

Using AI for grant writing is not a new topic. We know, through conversations with our clients and within the for-purpose community, that many are embracing it as an asset … Continued

Due diligence is a two-way street

Author Lauren Vertigan

Published July 17, 2024

When we think of due diligence in fundraising and philanthropy, often the focus is on the donor conducting due diligence on the beneficiary organisation.  While it is important that for-purpose … Continued

Stewarding our funders….We know it’s important, so why aren’t we doing it more? 

Author Lauren Vertigan

Published April 2, 2024

Unless you are new to grant-seeking, the term funder stewardship is likely to be familiar to you.   Most non-profit and for-purpose professionals understand the important role of stewardship for … Continued

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