Putting your eggs in many baskets: diversity and sustainability in fundraising When the phone rings at SG HQ, it’s usually a chance to have great conversations with people in the … Continued
We’re trying something new on the blog this week: Kate and Jane attended a workshop together recently, and had a lot to discuss about it… Kate: Jane, it’s … Continued
Author: Jane Symonds Last week I was at the Australian Regional Development Conference, to present on some research I did at the University of Queensland, on communication and rural community … Continued
Author: Jane Symonds So many of us are drawn into fundraising by a desire to do good, a yen to contribute something positive to our world and our community. For … Continued
Author: Jane Symonds Writing a grant application without a project plan is a bit like building a house out of straw or sticks… you may get words on the page, … Continued
Author: Jane Symonds I don’t mean to sound like a politician, but… can we talk about entitlement? Let me explain by sharing two things that came up at this morning’s … Continued
Author: Jane Symonds Fundraising is a passionate business. It’s serious work – most effective when strategic, smart, skilled and systematic – but it’s got serious heart, too. For most people … Continued
Anyone who has ever walked into a shop knows that surpassing expectations can win hearts. We become loyal to companies who go above and beyond, who communicate well with us … Continued