Strategic Grants

Auckland Best Practice Grant Seeking Workshop May 2026
2026-05-26 09:00 - 12:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | The Parnell Hotel, 10/20 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland, 1052, New Zealand
Learn best practice processes, funder expectations and have a clear plan on where your organisation needs to focus its attention to improve grants success in our half-day grant seeking workshop.
In this workshop, you will:

Gain a competitive edge: Discover the latest trends in grant funding and philanthropy
Become grant ready: Learn best practice processes and funder expectations
Assess your processes against our 7 success factors for funding and grants success : Self-score your organisation against our Best Practice Tracker and create a personalised action plan
Craft compelling proposals: Master the art of packaging projects and writing winning grant applications
Build strong donor relationships: Learn how to cultivate relationships with funders and how to engage them long after you secure the grant

You’ll walk away with:

A completed self-assessment and personalised action plan
Templates and checklists to help build your organisation’s capacity
The knowledge and confidence to secure more grant funding

If you’re new to grants and fundraising, or looking to upskill and refresh, these half-day professional development opportunities are the perfect platform. Please note this workshop is tailored for those working in the not-for-profit / for-purpose sector.
When: 9am – 12:30pm, Tuesday 26 May 2026
Where: Parnell Hotel, 10/20 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)
What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants’ Grant-Seeking Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training that attendees have completed.
“Thanks for an excellent workshop. It was great to be updated on the current grants environment, confirm best practice and hear perspectives on new tools. I loved that the session was interactive.” Heart Foundation NZ
“All of the Grant-Seeking Workshop was really useful – a great overview and I wish I’d completed the workshop prior to my first applications!” – Franklin Family Support
“Thank you, a most enjoyable and informative morning. I will be referring to the notes consistently for my upcoming applications.” – Pacific Pathways, NZ
You can read more of our testimonials here.
Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

Christchurch Best Practice Grant Seeking Workshop April 2026
2026-04-21 09:00 - 12:30 | Sudima Christchurch City, 47 Salisbury Street, Christchurch Central City, 8013, New Zealand
Learn best practice processes, funder expectations and have a clear plan on where your organisation needs to focus its attention to improve grants success in our half-day grant seeking workshop.
In this workshop, you will:

Gain a competitive edge: Discover the latest trends in grant funding and philanthropy
Become grant ready: Learn best practice processes and funder expectations
Assess your processes against our 7 success factors for funding and grants success : Self-score your organisation against our Best Practice Tracker and create a personalised action plan
Craft compelling proposals: Master the art of packaging projects and writing winning grant applications
Build strong donor relationships: Learn how to cultivate relationships with funders and how to engage them long after you secure the grant

You’ll walk away with:

A completed self-assessment and personalised action plan
Templates and checklists to help build your organisation’s capacity
The knowledge and confidence to secure more grant funding

If you’re new to grants and fundraising, or looking to upskill and refresh, these half-day professional development opportunities are the perfect platform. Please note this workshop is tailored for those working in the not-for-profit / for-purpose sector.
When: 9am – 12:30pm, Tuesday 21 April 2026
Where: Sudima Christchurch City, 47-49 Salisbury Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)
What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants’ Grant-Seeking Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training that attendees have completed.
“Thanks for an excellent workshop. It was great to be updated on the current grants environment, confirm best practice and hear perspectives on new tools. I loved that the session was interactive.” Heart Foundation NZ
“All of the Grant-Seeking Workshop was really useful – a great overview and I wish I’d completed the workshop prior to my first applications!” – Franklin Family Support
“Thank you, a most enjoyable and informative morning. I will be referring to the notes consistently for my upcoming applications.” – Pacific Pathways, NZ
You can read more of our testimonials here.
Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

Wellington Best Practice Grant Seeking Workshop March 2026
2026-03-31 09:00 - 12:30 | Naumi Hotel Wellington, 10 Dunlop Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Learn best practice processes, funder expectations and have a clear plan on where your organisation needs to focus its attention to improve grants success in our half-day grant seeking workshop.
In this workshop, you will:

Gain a competitive edge: Discover the latest trends in grant funding and philanthropy
Become grant ready: Learn best practice processes and funder expectations
Assess your processes against our 7 success factors for funding and grants success : Self-score your organisation against our Best Practice Tracker and create a personalised action plan
Craft compelling proposals: Master the art of packaging projects and writing winning grant applications
Build strong donor relationships: Learn how to cultivate relationships with funders and how to engage them long after you secure the grant

You’ll walk away with:

A completed self-assessment and personalised action plan
Templates and checklists to help build your organisation’s capacity
The knowledge and confidence to secure more grant funding

If you’re new to grants and fundraising, or looking to upskill and refresh, these half-day professional development opportunities are the perfect platform. Please note this workshop is tailored for those working in the not-for-profit / for-purpose sector.
When: 9am – 12:30pm, Tuesday 31 March 2026
Where: Naumi Hotel Wellington, 10 Dunlop Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)
What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants’ Grant-Seeking Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training that attendees have completed.
“Thanks for an excellent workshop. It was great to be updated on the current grants environment, confirm best practice and hear perspectives on new tools. I loved that the session was interactive.” Heart Foundation NZ
“All of the Grant-Seeking Workshop was really useful – a great overview and I wish I’d completed the workshop prior to my first applications!” – Franklin Family Support
“Thank you, a most enjoyable and informative morning. I will be referring to the notes consistently for my upcoming applications.” – Pacific Pathways, NZ
You can read more of our testimonials here.
Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

Philanthropy New Zealand Conference 2026
2026-03-04 08:00 - 2026-03-05 17:30 | New Zealand International Convention Centre, 101 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, Auckland, 1010
Come meet us at PNZ Conference 2026!
We’re thrilled to be exhibiting at this year’s PNZ Conference and to be a Community Builder Sponsor! Our NZ Lead – Customer Success & Growth, Natalie Edwards, will be co-presenting with Rebecca Harrington from Auckland Council on strengthening funder community partnerships for sustainable funding. More details on the session below.
A5 – Funding partnership success – A council, community, business partnership.
Natalie Edwards – Strategic Grants, Facilitator: Rebecca Harrington – Auckland Council
Date & time: Wednesday, 4 March – 1pm
Securing sustainable funding is a goal shared by every charity — but it can feel out of reach when you’re a small, cash‑strapped community organisation. This workshop lifts the lid on a successful Council partnership that has equipped hundreds of community groups across Tāmaki Makaurau with practical tools, knowledge, and confidence to strengthen their funding future.
More information: https://www.philanthropy2026.org/programme

Christchurch Best Practice Grant-seeker Workshop July 2025
2025-07-15 09:00 - 12:30 | Sudima Christchurch City, 47 Salisbury Street, Christchurch Central City, 8013, New Zealand
Learn best practice processes, funder expectations and have a clear plan on where your organisation needs to focus its attention to improve grants success in our half-day grant-seeker workshop.
In this workshop, you will:

Gain a competitive edge: Discover the latest trends in grant funding and philanthropy
Become grant ready: Learn best practice processes and funder expectations
Assess your processes against our 7 success factors for funding and grants success : Self-score your organisation against our Best Practice Tracker and create a personalised action plan
Craft compelling proposals: Master the art of packaging projects and writing winning grant applications
Build strong donor relationships: Learn how to cultivate relationships with funders and how to engage them long after you secure the grant

You’ll walk away with:

A completed self-assessment and personalised action plan
Templates and checklists to help build your organisation’s capacity
The knowledge and confidence to secure more grant funding

If you’re new to grants and fundraising, or looking to upskill and refresh, these half-day professional development opportunities are the perfect platform. Please note this workshop is tailored for those working in the not-for-profit / for-purpose sector.
When: 9am – 12:30pm, Tuesday 15 July 2025
Where: Sudima Christchurch City, 47-49 Salisbury Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)
What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants’ Grant-Seeking Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training that attendees have completed.
“Thanks for an excellent workshop. It was great to be updated on the current grants environment, confirm best practice and hear perspectives on new tools. I loved that the session was interactive.” Heart Foundation NZ
“All of the Grant-Seeking Workshop was really useful – a great overview and I wish I’d completed the workshop prior to my first applications!” – Franklin Family Support
“Thank you, a most enjoyable and informative morning. I will be referring to the notes consistently for my upcoming applications.” – Pacific Pathways, NZ
You can read more of our testimonials here.
Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

Wellington Best Practice Grant-seeker Workshop March 2025
2025-03-12 09:00 - 12:30 | Naumi Hotel Wellington, 10 Dunlop Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Learn best practice processes, funder expectations and have a clear plan on where your organisation needs to focus its attention to improve grants success in our half-day grant-seeker workshop.
In this workshop, you will:

Gain a competitive edge: Discover the latest trends in grant funding and philanthropy
Become grant ready: Learn best practice processes and funder expectations
Assess your processes against our 7 success factors for funding and grants success : Self-score your organisation against our Best Practice Tracker and create a personalised action plan
Craft compelling proposals: Master the art of packaging projects and writing winning grant applications
Build strong donor relationships: Learn how to cultivate relationships with funders and how to engage them long after you secure the grant

You’ll walk away with:

A completed self-assessment and personalised action plan
Templates and checklists to help build your organisation’s capacity
The knowledge and confidence to secure more grant funding

If you’re new to grants and fundraising, or looking to upskill and refresh, these half-day professional development opportunities are the perfect platform. Please note this workshop is tailored for those working in the not-for-profit / for-purpose sector.
When: 9am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 12 March 2025
Where: Naumi Hotel Wellington, 10 Dunlop Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)
What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants’ Grant-Seeking Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training that attendees have completed.
“Thanks for an excellent workshop. It was great to be updated on the current grants environment, confirm best practice and hear perspectives on new tools. I loved that the session was interactive.” Heart Foundation NZ
“All of the Grant-Seeking Workshop was really useful – a great overview and I wish I’d completed the workshop prior to my first applications!” – Franklin Family Support
“Thank you, a most enjoyable and informative morning. I will be referring to the notes consistently for my upcoming applications.” – Pacific Pathways, NZ
You can read more of our testimonials here.
Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

Christchurch Best Practice Grant-seeker Workshop March 2025
2025-03-11 09:00 - 12:30 | Sudima Christchurch City, 47 Salisbury Street, Christchurch Central City, 8013, New Zealand
Learn best practice processes, funder expectations and have a clear plan on where your organisation needs to focus its attention to improve grants success in our half-day grant-seeker workshop.
In this workshop, you will:

Gain a competitive edge: Discover the latest trends in grant funding and philanthropy
Become grant ready: Learn best practice processes and funder expectations
Assess your processes against our 7 success factors for funding and grants success : Self-score your organisation against our Best Practice Tracker and create a personalised action plan
Craft compelling proposals: Master the art of packaging projects and writing winning grant applications
Build strong donor relationships: Learn how to cultivate relationships with funders and how to engage them long after you secure the grant

You’ll walk away with:

A completed self-assessment and personalised action plan
Templates and checklists to help build your organisation’s capacity
The knowledge and confidence to secure more grant funding

If you’re new to grants and fundraising, or looking to upskill and refresh, these half-day professional development opportunities are the perfect platform. Please note this workshop is tailored for those working in the not-for-profit / for-purpose sector.
When: 9am – 12:30pm, Tuesday 11 March 2025
Where:Sudima Christchurch City, 47-49 Salisbury Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)
What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants’ Grant-Seeking Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training that attendees have completed.
“Thanks for an excellent workshop. It was great to be updated on the current grants environment, confirm best practice and hear perspectives on new tools. I loved that the session was interactive.” Heart Foundation NZ
“All of the Grant-Seeking Workshop was really useful – a great overview and I wish I’d completed the workshop prior to my first applications!” – Franklin Family Support
“Thank you, a most enjoyable and informative morning. I will be referring to the notes consistently for my upcoming applications.” – Pacific Pathways, NZ
You can read more of our testimonials here.
Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

Homemade x Strategic Grants Masterclasses Auckland March 2025
2025-03-06 08:30 - 17:30 | Rydges Auckland, 59 Federal Street, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
All bookings for HomeMade x Strategic Grants Grants Masterclass can be made by clicking here.
HomeMade X Strategic Grants Masterclasses
Not sure how best to apply for grants? Looking to boost your individual giving program? Are you waking up at night thinking about how to grow your peer to peer events – or find a new one? If this sounds like you – join us for a day of energetic and immersive learning and networking at Rydges Auckland.
Choose from four learning packed masterclass options:
💡 Grant seeking – Building sustainable funding and grants success
🚀 Awesome acquisition – winning Meta and Google Ads strategies for 2025
🥇 Power up your new and existing Peer to Peer events
🗓 Individual giving strategies
Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser seeking to learn the latest techniques, or newer to the topics, there will be actionable tips and tools for you to take away.
We’re keeping the attendee numbers low so our masterclass format can offer you as much value as possible. It will also provide you with opportunities to engage with our speakers plus network with like-minded fantastic fundraisers.
See you there!
Where: Rydges Auckland, 59 Federal Street, Auckland
When: Thursday 6 March 2025 8:30-5:30
All bookings for HomeMade x Strategic Grants Grants Masterclass can be made by clicking here.
About HomeMade x Strategic Grants
HomeMade x Strategic Grants is one of our ongoing series of educational seminars, collaborating with other leading agencies in the sector.
HomeMade works with leading charities in New Zealand, Australia and the UK to drive their fundraising further.
We exist to help you and your organisation raise more money and empower more of your mission. We are creative, data-informed fundraising and technology professionals. We bring your strategy, campaigns and technology a modern, digital-first, global perspective.
Strategic Grants is the provider of the Grants Expertise Management System, GEMS, the largest database of all grant funding available to for-purpose organisations across New Zealand and Australia. Our Trans-Tasman team is New Zealand and Australia’s most trusted team of grants specialists. Strategic Grants has more than 20 years’ industry experience, with a proven track record of success ranging from small grassroots grants through to multi-million-dollar government tenders.
We build your capacity to apply for and win grant funding, using extensive sector knowledge, research, strong writing, training, and robust processes. We believe every non-profit has potential to make a difference in their community, and yet no two organisations are the same. That’s why we tailor every solution, based on your specific needs, goals and internal capacity.

Dunedin Best Practice Grant-seeker Workshop
2024-09-10 09:00 - 12:30 | University of Otago Staff Club, 80 Union Place West, Dunedin, New Zealand
In our half-day workshop, you will self-score your organisation’s performance against our seven critical success factors, learn best practice processes and funder expectations and have a clear plan on where your organisation needs to focus its attention to improve grants success.
This practical half-day workshop will cover:
💫An overview of the current grants landscape
💪 Getting your organisation ‘grant ready’
💯 Self score against our Grants Best Practice Tracker
📑 Guide to packaging projects
💬 Feedback from funders on why applications do or don’t succeed
🤝Donor relationships
✍ Grant writing overview
📊 Evaluation, reporting and how to engage your donors.
✅ Templates and checklists to help build your organisation’s capacity
🛠 Digital toolkit with workshop resources
When: 9.00am – 12:30pm, Tuesday 10 September 2024
Where: University of Otago Staff Club, 80 Union Place West, Dunedin
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)
What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants’ Grant-Seeking Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training that attendees have completed.
“All of the Grant-Seeking Workshop was really useful – a great overview and I wish I’d completed the workshop prior to my first applications!” – Franklin Family Support
“Thank you, a most enjoyable and informative morning. I will be referring to the notes consistently for my upcoming applications.” – Pacific Pathways, NZ
You can read more of our testimonials here.
Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

LGNZ SuperLocal Conference
2024-08-21 08:00 - 2024-08-23 17:00 | Tākina convention centre Wellington
Team SG is delighted to once again exhibit at the 2024 LGNZ SuperLocal conference. If you are there, make sure you come say hi to Jo, Ruth and Emma!
More information: https://www.lgnz.co.nz/events-networking/conference-awards/superlocal-conference/

Wellington Best Practice Grant-seeker Workshop
2024-08-20 09:00 - 12:30 | Naumi Hotel Wellington, 10 Dunlop Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
In our half-day workshop, you will self-score your organisation’s performance against our seven critical success factors, learn best practice processes and funder expectations and have a clear plan on where your organisation needs to focus its attention to improve grants success.
This practical half-day workshop will cover:
💫An overview of the current grants landscape
💪 Getting your organisation ‘grant ready’
💯 Self score against our Grants Best Practice Tracker
📑 Guide to packaging projects
💬 Feedback from funders on why applications do or don’t succeed
🤝Donor relationships
✍ Grant writing overview
📊 Evaluation, reporting and how to engage your donors.
✅ Templates and checklists to help build your organisation’s capacity
🛠 Digital toolkit with workshop resources
When: 9.00am – 12:30pm, Tuesday 20 August 2024
Where: Naumi Hotel Wellington
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)
What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants’ Grant-Seeking Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training that attendees have completed.
“All of the Grant-Seeking Workshop was really useful – a great overview and I wish I’d completed the workshop prior to my first applications!” – Franklin Family Support
“Thank you, a most enjoyable and informative morning. I will be referring to the notes consistently for my upcoming applications.” – Pacific Pathways, NZ
You can read more of our testimonials here.
Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

Auckland Best Practice Grant-seeker Workshop
2024-08-13 09:00 - 12:30 | Auckland Rose Park Hotel, 92-102 Gladstone Road, Auckland, New Zealand
In our half-day workshop, you will self-score your organisation’s performance against our seven critical success factors, learn best practice processes and funder expectations and have a clear plan on where your organisation needs to focus its attention to improve grants success.
This practical half-day workshop will cover:
💫An overview of the current grants landscape
💪 Getting your organisation ‘grant ready’
💯 Self score against our Grants Best Practice Tracker
📑 Guide to packaging projects
💬 Feedback from funders on why applications do or don’t succeed
🤝Donor relationships
✍ Grant writing overview
📊 Evaluation, reporting and how to engage your donors.
✅ Templates and checklists to help build your organisation’s capacity
🛠 Digital toolkit with workshop resources
When: 9.00am – 12:30pm, Tuesday 13 August 2024
Where: Auckland Rose Park Hotel
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)
What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants’ Grant-Seeking Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training that attendees have completed.
“All of the Grant-Seeking Workshop was really useful – a great overview and I wish I’d completed the workshop prior to my first applications!” – Franklin Family Support
“Thank you, a most enjoyable and informative morning. I will be referring to the notes consistently for my upcoming applications.” – Pacific Pathways, NZ
You can read more of our testimonials here.
Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

Christchurch Best Practice Grant-seeker Workshop
2024-08-01 09:00 - 12:30 | Sudima Christchurch City, 47 Salisbury Street, Christchurch Central City, 8013, New Zealand
In our half-day workshop, you will self-score your organisation’s performance against our seven critical success factors, learn best practice processes and funder expectations and have a clear plan on where your organisation needs to focus its attention to improve grants success.
This practical half-day workshop will cover:
💫An overview of the current grants landscape
💪 Getting your organisation ‘grant ready’
💯 Self score against our Grants Best Practice Tracker
📑 Guide to packaging projects
💬 Feedback from funders on why applications do or don’t succeed
🤝Donor relationships
✍ Grant writing overview
📊 Evaluation, reporting and how to engage your donors.
✅ Templates and checklists to help build your organisation’s capacity
🛠 Digital toolkit with workshop resources
When: 9.00am – 12:30pm, Thursday 1 August 2024
Where: Sudima Christchurch City
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)
What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants’ Grant-Seeking Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training that attendees have completed.
“All of the Grant-Seeking Workshop was really useful – a great overview and I wish I’d completed the workshop prior to my first applications!” – Franklin Family Support
“Thank you, a most enjoyable and informative morning. I will be referring to the notes consistently for my upcoming applications.” – Pacific Pathways, NZ
You can read more of our testimonials here.
Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

HomeMade x Strategic Grants Wellington 2024
2024-04-30 08:30 - 17:30 | Te Wharewaka Function Centre Taranaki Wharf, Te Wharewaka Function Centre Taranaki Wharf, 2 Taranaki Street, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
All bookings for HomeMade x Strategic Grants Grants Masterclass can be made here.
Join thought leaders and fundraising experts from HomeMade and Strategic Grants for in-depth workshops and masterclasses on latest trends and must-know techniques for grant-seeking, individual and regular giving, digital fundraising and more! Secure your seat here.
Where: Te Wharewaka Function Centre Taranaki Wharf, 2 Taranaki Street, Wellington 6011
When: Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 9am – 4:30pm
How it works:
There are two high impact streams to choose from – Strategy and Digital Transformation. The Strategy Stream is where the Strategic Grants Grant-seeker Workshop is taking place.
Buy a “seat” in any one of streams. Attend the whole day of masterclasses in your stream – or choose for different team members to take your seat in different sessions – all are welcome!
Numbers are limited – don’t miss out, register now!
For the full program and to secure your seat visit the booking site here. (Please note there is no swapping between sessions / streams.)
About HomeMade x Strategic Grants
HomeMade x Strategic Grants is one of our ongoing series of educational seminars, collaborating with other leading agencies in the sector.
HomeMade works with leading charities in New Zealand, Australia and the UK to drive their fundraising further.
We exist to help you and your organisation raise more money and empower more of your mission. We are creative, data-informed fundraising and technology professionals. We bring your strategy, campaigns and technology a modern, digital-first, global perspective.
Strategic Grants is the provider of the Grants Expertise Management System, GEMS, the largest database of all grant funding available to for-purpose organisations across New Zealand and Australia. Our Trans-Tasman team is New Zealand and Australia’s most trusted team of grants specialists. Strategic Grants has more than 20 years’ industry experience, with a proven track record of success ranging from small grassroots grants through to multi-million-dollar government tenders.
We build your capacity to apply for and win grant funding, using extensive sector knowledge, research, strong writing, training, and robust processes. We believe every non-profit has potential to make a difference in their community, and yet no two organisations are the same. That’s why we tailor every solution, based on your specific needs, goals and internal capacity.

Auckland Best Practice Grant-seeker Workshop
2024-03-19 09:00 - 12:30 | The Parnell Hotel, 10/20 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland, 1052, New Zealand
In our half-day workshop, you will self-score your organisation’s performance against our seven critical success factors, learn best practice processes and funder expectations and have a clear plan on where your organisation needs to focus its attention to improve grants success.
This practical half-day workshop will cover:

An overview of the current grants landscape
• Getting your organisation ‘grant ready’
• Self score against our Grants Best Practice Tracker
• Guide to packaging projects
• Feedback from funders on why applications do or don’t succeed
• Donor relationships
• Grant writing overview
• Evaluation, reporting and how to engage your donors.
• Templates and checklists to help build your organisation’s capacity

When: 9am – 12:30pm, Tuesday 19 March 2024
Where: The Parnell Hotel, 10-20 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)
What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants’ Grant-Seeking Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training that attendees have completed.
“All of the Grant-Seeking Workshop was really useful – a great overview and I wish I’d completed the workshop prior to my first applications!” – Franklin Family Support
“Thank you, a most enjoyable and informative morning. I will be referring to the notes consistently for my upcoming applications.” – Pacific Pathways, NZ
You can read more of our testimonials here.
Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

Christchurch Best Practice Grant-seeker Workshop
2024-03-12 09:00 - 12:30 | Sudima Christchurch City, 47 Salisbury Street, Christchurch Central City, 8013, New Zealand
In our half-day workshop, you will self-score your organisation’s performance against our seven critical success factors, learn best practice processes and funder expectations and have a clear plan on where your organisation needs to focus its attention to improve grants success.
This practical half-day workshop will cover:
• An overview of the current grants landscape
• Getting your organisation ‘grant ready’
• Self score against our Grants Best Practice Tracker
• Guide to packaging projects
• Feedback from funders on why applications do or don’t succeed
• Donor relationships
• Grant writing overview
• Evaluation, reporting and how to engage your donors.
• Templates and checklists to help build your organisation’s capacity
When: 9am – 12:30pm, Tuesday 12 March 2024
Where: Sudima Christchurch City, 47-49 Salisbury Street, Christchurch Central City
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)
What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants’ Grant-Seeking Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training that attendees have completed.
“All of the Grant-Seeking Workshop was really useful – a great overview and I wish I’d completed the workshop prior to my first applications!” – Franklin Family Support
“Thank you, a most enjoyable and informative morning. I will be referring to the notes consistently for my upcoming applications.” – Pacific Pathways, NZ
You can read more of our testimonials here.
Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

Best Practice Grant-Seeking Workshop Wellington
2023-09-12 09:00 - 12:30 | Bay Plaza Hotel Wellington, 40 Oriental Parade, Wellington, New Zealand
Get grant ready at the final Wellington Grant-Seeker Workshop for 2023!
In our half-day workshop, you will self-score your organisation’s performance against our seven critical success factors, learn best practice processes and funder expectations and have a clear plan on where your organisation needs to focus its attention to improve grants success.
This practical half-day workshop will cover:

An overview of the current grants landscape
Getting your organisation ‘grant ready
Self score against our Grants Best Practice Tracker
Guide to packaging projects
Feedback from funders on why applications do or don’t succeed
Donor relationships
Grant writing overview
Evaluation, reporting and how to engage your donors.
Templates and checklists to help you build your organisation’s capacity.

When: 9am – 12:30pm, Tuesday 12th September
Where: Bay Plaza Hotel, 40 Oriental Parade, Wellington
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)
What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants’ Grant Seeker Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training that attendees have completed.
“All of the Grant Seeker Workshop was really useful – a great overview and I wish I’d completed the workshop prior to my first applications!” – Franklin Family Support
“Thank you, a most enjoyable and informative morning. I will be referring to the notes consistently for my upcoming applications.” – Pacific Pathways, NZ
You can read more of our testimonials here.
Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

Best Practice Grant-Seeking Workshop Auckland
2023-08-29 09:00 - 12:30 | The Parnell Hotel, 10/20 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland, 1052, New Zealand
Get grant ready at the final Auckland Grant-Seeker Workshop for 2023!
In our half-day workshop, you will self-score your organisation’s performance against our six critical success factors, learn best practice processes and funder expectations and have a clear plan on where your organisation needs to focus its attention to improve grants success.
This practical half-day workshop will cover:

An overview of the current grants landscape
Getting your organisation ‘grant ready
Self score against our Grants Best Practice Tracker
Guide to packaging projects
Feedback from funders on why applications do or don’t succeed
Donor relationships
Grant writing overview
Evaluation, reporting and how to engage your donors.
Templates and checklists to help build your organisation’s capacity.

When: 9am – 12:30pm, Tuesday 29th August 2023
Where: Parnell Conference Centre, 10-20 Gladstone Road, Auckland
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)
What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants’ Grant-Seeking Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training that attendees have completed.
“All of the Grant-Seeking Workshop was really useful – a great overview and I wish I’d completed the workshop prior to my first applications!” – Franklin Family Support
“Thank you, a most enjoyable and informative morning. I will be referring to the notes consistently for my upcoming applications.” – Pacific Pathways, NZ
You can read more of our testimonials here.
Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

Best Practice Grant Seeking Workshop Christchurch
2023-07-25 09:00 - 12:30 | Sudima Christchurch City, 47 Salisbury Street, Christchurch Central City, 8013, New Zealand
The Strategic Grants team are excited to be back offering our face-to-face Workshops in Christchurch in 2023!
In our half-day workshop, you will self-score your organisation’s performance against our six critical success factors, learn best practice processes and funder expectations and have a clear plan on where your organisation needs to focus its attention to improve grants success.
This practical half-day workshop will cover:

An overview of the current grants landscape
Getting your organisation ‘grant ready’ – self score against our Grants Best Practice Tracker
Guide to packaging projects
Feedback from funders on why applications do or don’t succeed
Donor relationships
Grant writing overview
Evaluation, reporting and how to engage your donors.
Templates and checklists will ensure you are well-equipped to build your organisation’s capacity.

When: 9am – 12:30pm, Tuesday 25th July 2023
Where: Sudima Christchurch City, 47 Salisbury Street, Christchurch 8013
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)

What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants’ Grant Seeker Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training that attendees have completed.
“All of the Grant Seeker Workshop was really useful – a great overview and I wish I’d completed the workshop prior to my first applications!” – Franklin Family Support
“Thank you, a most enjoyable and informative morning. I will be referring to the notes consistently for my upcoming applications.” – Pacific Pathways, NZ
You can read more of our testimonials here.
Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

Auckland End of Year Celebration
2022-11-29 17:30 - 20:30 | 46 & York, 46 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland, 1052, New Zealand
It’s time to come together and celebrate all that you have achieved in 2022.
Join the Strategic Grants team at 46 & York from 5:30pm, Tuesday 29th of November for drinks, food and fun.
Date: Tuesday 29th November, 2022
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: 46 & York, 46 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052
Please RSVP before Friday 25th of November to ensure catering.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Grant-Seeker Workshop Wellington - August
2022-08-29 09:00 - 12:30 | Bay Plaza Hotel Wellington, 40 Oriental Parade, Wellington, New Zealand
The Strategic Grants team are excited to be back offering our face-to-face Grant-Seeker Workshops in 2022 across New Zealand!
In our half-day workshop, you will learn proven best practices to establish or refine a robust grant-seeking strategy.
Presented by one of our expert Grants Strategists and with a maximum of 25 people per workshop, attendees of all experience levels will gain invaluable insight into best practices. Plus, you will have access to templates, checklists, and a pile of grants management and writing tips to follow.
This practical half-day workshop will cover:

An overview of the current grants landscape and impact of the pandemic
Getting your organisation ‘grant ready’
Guide to packaging projects
Feedback from funders on why applications do or don’t succeed
Donor relationships
Grant writing – how to write a great grant application, including examples
Evaluation, reporting and how to engage your donors.

When: Monday 29 August, 9.00 am
Where: Bay Plaza Hotel, 40 Oriental Parade, Wellington
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)
What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants Grant-Seeker Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training attendees have completed.
“Very clear presentation with practical steps and tips. The accompanying document will be very useful when completing grant applications!” – West Auckland Riding for the Disabled
“I enjoyed the group discussions with other organisations and sharing experiences and advice.” – Well Foundation
“Great intro into the funding process with many useful tips, plus plenty of useful info to take away and guide us going forward.” – Ecoquest Education Foundation
You can read plenty more of our testimonials here.
Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

Grant-Seeker Workshop Auckland - August
2022-08-23 09:00 - 12:30 | The Parnell Hotel, 10/20 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland, 1052, New Zealand
The Strategic Grants team are excited to be back offering our face-to-face Grant-Seeker Workshops in 2022 across New Zealand!
In our half-day workshop, you will learn proven best practices to establish or refine a robust grant-seeking strategy.
Presented by one of our expert Grants Strategists and with a maximum of 25 people per workshop, attendees of all experience levels will gain invaluable insight into best practices. Plus, you will have access to templates, checklists, and a pile of grants management and writing tips to follow.
This practical half-day workshop will cover:

An overview of the current grants landscape and impact of the pandemic
Getting your organisation ‘grant ready’
Guide to packaging projects
Feedback from funders on why applications do or don’t succeed
Donor relationships
Grant writing – how to write a great grant application, including examples
Evaluation, reporting and how to engage your donors.

When: Tuesday 23 August, 9.00 am
Where: Parnell Hotel Auckland
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)
What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants Grant-Seeker Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training attendees have completed.
“Very clear presentation with practical steps and tips. The accompanying document will be very useful when completing grant applications!” – West Auckland Riding for the Disabled
“I enjoyed the group discussions with other organisations and sharing experiences and advice.” – Well Foundation
“Great intro into the funding process with many useful tips, plus plenty of useful info to take away and guide us going forward.” – Ecoquest Education Foundation
You can read plenty more of our testimonials here.
Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

Grant-Seeker Workshop - Wellington June
2022-06-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Bay Plaza Hotel Wellington, 40 Oriental Parade, Wellington, New Zealand
The Strategic Grants team are excited to be back offering our face-to-face Grant-Seeker Workshops in 2022 across New Zealand!
In our half-day workshop, you will learn proven best practices to establish or refine a robust grant-seeking strategy.
Presented by one of our expert Grants Strategists and with a maximum of 25 people per workshop, attendees of all experience levels will gain invaluable insight into best practices. Plus, you will have access to templates, checklists, and a pile of grants management and writing tips to follow.
This practical half-day workshop will cover:

An overview of the current grants landscape and impact of the pandemic
Getting your organisation ‘grant ready’
Guide to packaging projects
Feedback from funders on why applications do or don’t succeed
Donor relationships
Grant writing – how to write a great grant application, including examples
Evaluation, reporting and how to engage your donors.

When: Wednesday 1 June, 9.00 am
Where: Bay Plaza Hotel, 40 Oriental Parade, Wellington
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)

What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants Grant-Seeker Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training attendees have completed.
“Very clear presentation with practical steps and tips. The accompanying document will be very useful when completing grant applications!” – West Auckland Riding for the Disabled
“I enjoyed the group discussions with other organisations and sharing experiences and advice.” – Well Foundation
“Great intro into the funding process with many useful tips, plus plenty of useful info to take away and guide us going forward.” – Ecoquest Education Foundation
You can read plenty more of our testimonials here.
Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

Virtual Grant-Seeker Workshop - New Zealand
2021-11-11 10:00 - 12:30 | Live Webinar Online via Zoom
Join us LIVE for our refined and refreshed Grant-Seeker Workshop from the comfort of your (home) office!
You will learn everything you need, to set up a robust grant-seeking strategy. Plus you will have templates, check lists and a pile of grant writing tips to follow.
This virtual workshop will cover:
An overview of the current grants landscape and impact of the COVID pandemic
Getting your organisation ‘grant ready’
Guide to packaging projects
Feedback from funders on why applications do or don’t succeed
Donor relationships
Grant writing – how to write a great grant application, including examples
Evaluation and reporting to engage your donors.
The Strategic Grants Grant-Seeker Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training attendees have completed.

Virtual Grant-Seeker Workshop
2021-09-07 12:00 - 14:30 | Live Webinar Online via Zoom

Grant-Seeker Workshop - Christchurch
2021-08-03 09:30 - 13:30 | Christchurch Community House Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi, 301 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
The Strategic Grants team are super excited to be back offering our face-to-face Grant-Seeker Workshops in 2021 across New Zealand!
In our half day workshop, you will learn proven best practice to establish or refine a robust grant-seeking strategy.
Presented by one of our expert Grants Strategists and with a maximum of 25 people per workshop, attendees of all experience levels will gain invaluable insight into best practice. Plus, you will have access to templates, check lists, and a pile of grants management and writing tips to follow.
This practical half-day workshop will cover:

An overview of the current grants landscape and impact of the pandemic
Getting your organisation ‘grant ready’
Guide to packaging projects
Feedback from funders on why applications do or don’t succeed
Donor relationships
Grant writing – how to write a great grant application, including examples
Evaluation, reporting and how to engage your donors.

When: Tuesday, 3rd August – 9:30am arrival for 10am commencement of workshop
Where: Christchurch Community House Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)

What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants Grant-Seeker Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training attendees have completed.
“Thank you for providing such clear information and practical tips on building a successful grants program.” – GSW Attendee
You can read plenty more of our testimonials here.

Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

Grant-Seeker Workshop - Auckland
2021-06-08 09:00 - 12:00 | The Parnell Hotel, 10/20 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland, 1052, New Zealand
The Strategic Grants team are super excited to be back offering our face-to-face Grant-Seeker Workshops in 2021 across New Zealand!
In our half day workshop, you will learn proven best practice to establish or refine a robust grant-seeking strategy.
Presented by one of our expert Grants Strategists and with a maximum of 25 people per workshop, attendees of all experience levels will gain invaluable insight into best practice. Plus, you will have access to templates, check lists, and a pile of grants management and writing tips to follow.
This practical half-day workshop will cover:

An overview of the current grants landscape and impact of the pandemic
Getting your organisation ‘grant ready’
Guide to packaging projects
Feedback from funders on why applications do or don’t succeed
Donor relationships
Grant writing – how to write a great grant application, including examples
Evaluation, reporting and how to engage your donors.

When: Tuesday, 8th June – 8:30am arrival for 9am commencement of workshop
Where: Victoria Room – The Parnell Hotel, Auckland
Cost: $200 per person ex GST (ticket cost includes morning tea)

What do others say about our workshops?
The Strategic Grants Grant-Seeker Workshops are often heralded as the best grants training attendees have completed.
“Thank you for providing such clear information and practical tips on building a successful grants program.” – GSW Attendee
You can read plenty more of our testimonials here.

Grants training, brought to you by Strategic Grants.

How to Prepare a Winning Grant Application
2021-04-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Live Webinar Online via Zoom
Know how to write applications that hook your funder’s attention and provide the evidence to reel them in?
In this hour-long webinar, Strategic Grants presents the writing essentials for engaging your potential funders and reeling them in with your business case, hook, line and sinker.
Know how to balance emotional appeal with evidence, learn the golden rules of grant writing, understand how to meet assessors expectations around evidence and capability, what not to do, how to structure your application for maximum engagement, and the steps of good editing practice.
Learn as we put examples of poorly and well-written answers to commonly asked application questions under the microscope, and discover the key phases of editing.
Webinar Time
1pm – 2pm NZ time

Rotorua Drop-In Session 3 (1pm - 2pm)
2021-04-20 13:00 - 14:00
To help you get the most out of your GEM Local and/or Grants Calendar, Strategic Grants is offering face-to-face drop in sessions on Tuesday, April 20th. Session 3 runs from 1pm – 2pm.
The face-to-face GEM Local and Excel grants calendar support will consist of small group sessions (up to four people per session) of 15 minutes each to back up the previous online training (for those that need the additional support only). You will be able to bring your own laptop so that we can see the information on your device and go through any issues.
After registering for session 2 (1pm – 2pm), you will receive an email allocating you your 15-minute session. The sessions in this timeslot are as follows:
1:00pm – 1:15pm
1:15pm – 1:30pm
1:30pm – 1:45pm
1:45pm – 2:00pm
Venue: Committee Room 2, 1st Floor, Rotorua Lakes Council.
Please note: to ensure the sessions run optimally, we suggest the attendance of one person per organisation to the session, so please ensure that you send the primary user of your GEM Local account or Excel grants calendar. Please ensure that you have Google Chrome and Excel installed on your laptop prior to attending your session. We kindly request that all attendees endeavour to be at the venue at least 5 minutes before their session is due to commence in order to keep to time.

Rotorua Drop-In Session 2 (11am - 12pm)
2021-04-20 11:00 - 12:00
To help you get the most out of your GEM Local and/or Grants Calendar, Strategic Grants is offering face-to-face drop in sessions on Tuesday, April 20th. Session 2 runs from 11am – 12pm.
The face-to-face GEM Local and Excel grants calendar support will consist of small group sessions (up to four people per session) of 15 minutes each to back up the previous online training (for those that need the additional support only). You will be able to bring your own laptop so that we can see the information on your device and go through any issues.
After registering for session 2 (10am – 11am), you will receive an email allocating you your 15-minute session. The sessions in this timeslot are as follows:
11:00am – 11:15am
11:15am – 11:30am
11:30am – 11:45am
11:45am – 12:00pm
Venue: Committee Room 2, 1st Floor, Rotorua Lakes Council.
Please note: to ensure the sessions run optimally, we suggest the attendance of one person per organisation to the session, so please ensure that you send the primary user of your GEM Local account or Excel grants calendar. Please ensure that you have Google Chrome and Excel installed on your laptop prior to attending your session. We kindly request that all attendees endeavour to be at the venue at least 5 minutes before their session is due to commence in order to keep to time.
