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
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
On winning the Arthur Venn Fundraiser of the Year Award
Strategic Grants Director Jo was honoured at the FIA 2017 Conference Awards Dinner to receive the Arthur Venn Fundraiser of the Year Award. Author: Jo Garner Sharing the … Continued
Ask and you shall be inspired – International Fundraising Congress 2016
Making affluence history, fulfilling dreams of the future through fundraising, and an exciting announcement about IFC Asia were just some of the highlights of the 2016 International Fundraising Congress. Delegates … Continued
“It starts at the top” The Importance of Educating the Board on Donor Expectations
Author:Jo Garner When speaking to CEOs and Fundraising Directors about their prospective investment in implementation and development of a proactive fundraising and business development strategy, too often we … Continued
Major gifts – how important is impact measurement going to become?
From Session 5: Thursday 3 March Author: Jo Garner – Director Strategic Grants How do you create impact measures from individual stories of project success and lives changed? It’s not … Continued
Grants Success Rates – What are we measuring?
Author: Jo Garner Often when we are talking to prospective new nonprofit partners, the question is asked, what is our success rate*? Strategic Grants’ role in helping you to achieve … Continued