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SUMMARY:Giving Architects x Strategic Grants - Fundraising Essentials Seminar Oct 2026
DESCRIPTION:Giving Architects x Strategic Grants Fundraising Essentials Seminar\nSecuring Grants\, Building High-Value Donor Relationships and  Growing Sustainable Income\nWhether you are a large or small charity\, you will benefit from this practical one-day seminar focused on the fundraising methods that consistently deliver sustainable results. \nDiscover how to: \n\nSecure and maximise grant funding opportunities with proven grants strategies\nIdentify high-value prospects\, build relationships\, make confident asks and grow long-term support \nDiversify and strengthen your funding mix\nCreate a more resilient funding programme\n\nDesigned for local Canterbury charities\, this hands-on seminar will equip you with the tools\, knowledge and confidence to fund your mission well into the future. \nStrategic Grants + Giving Architects = one day\, two fundraising specialities\, and practical tools you can use immediately.\nWhere: Tūranga\, 60 Cathedral Square\, Central Christchurch\, Christchurch 8011 \nWhen: Tuesday 13 October 2026 – 8:00-4:00 \nCost: $49\nThanks to our supporters we are pleased to be able to offer this professional development opportunity at a significantly reduced cost\, fantastic value for a full day of professional development! \nAgenda: \n\n\n\n8:00 AM\nRegistration & networking\n\n\n9:00 AM\nWelcome & short panel with our event supporters: Rose Crossland from Christchurch City Council and Arron Perriam\n\n\n9:30 AM\nPlenary – Best Practice in Grant Seeking with Natalie Edwards\n\n\n11:00 AM\nMorning tea\n\n\n11:15 AM\nChoose your preferred breakout session:\nManaging up with Ben Cox\nOR\nBest Practice AI with Ross Imbler (Giving Architects) & Natalie Edwards (Strategic Grants)\n\n\n12:30 PM\nLunch\n\n\n1:30 PM\nPlenary – Unlocking High-Value Giving with Clive Pedley\n\n\n3:00 PM\nBen Cox – “Closing thoughts”\n\n\n3:45 PM\nClose\n\n\n\n\nYour Speakers\n\nBen Cox FFIA\nChief Revenue and Fundraising Officer\, Cancer Council Queensland  \n \nBen Cox is one of Australasia’s most experienced fundraising and not-for-profit leaders\, with more than 25 years spent turning purpose into sustainable income\, stronger organisations and greater community impact. Currently Chief Revenue and Fundraising Officer at Cancer Council Queensland\, Ben has worked across health\, disability\, community services and philanthropy\, including as a not-for-profit CEO and as National Chair of the Fundraising Institute of Australia. His career has included leading fundraising growth\, organisational change\, governance reform and sector-wide initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.  \nBen’s leadership is also deeply personal. Having lost both of his parents to cancer before the age of 12\, he brings a lived understanding of resilience\, perseverance and the difference that strong community organisations can make in people’s lives. Known as an engaging and candid speaker\, Ben brings together practical experience\, hard-earned lessons and a passionate belief in the power of courageous leadership\, strong organisations and purposeful action to create lasting impact. \n\n\nNatalie Edwards\n \nNatalie has extensive experience across all fundraising streams and a strong understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand’s funding landscape. Having worked with both small grassroots organisations and one of the country’s largest GLAM institutions\, Natalie knows what it takes to build a sustainable platform for charitable growth. She has managed trust and grant portfolios\, major donor relationships\, corporate partnerships and more\, developing high-performing teams and strategies that deliver results. Natalie brings a dual focus to fundraising\, combining strategic\, big-picture thinking with a data-driven approach that generates insights and drives informed funding decisions. \n\n\nRoss Imbler\n \nWith over 15 years’ experience in fundraising\, higher education\, and operational transformation\, Ross has been at the forefront of leveraging AI and analytics to modernise donor engagement and decision-making. His expertise spans CRM optimisation\, AI-driven fundraising systems\, and data-informed strategies that streamline donor management\, improve operational efficiency\, and maximise fund utilisation. As a thought leader in AI\, Ross has explored the transformative potential of AI agents in business operations\, particularly their role in improving customer interactions and streamlining processes. His combination of practical experience and strategic insight reflects his commitment to driving innovation across the sector. Passionate about democratising intelligence\, Ross is dedicated to ensuring that non-profits of all sizes can access and benefit from cutting-edge technology. His vision aligns perfectly with Giving Architects’ mission to empower organisations with future-ready solutions. \n\n\nClive Pedley\n \n“Direct personal experience from harnessing incredible acts of generosity\, many millions of dollars over the years\, has given insights and experience for me to advise social purpose organisations in New Zealand every day.” \nClive has been advising\, coaching and training for growth in the social purpose sector in New Zealand and Australia since 2000. During that time he has been responsible for raising tens of millions for many of New Zealand’s leading charities. He is well regarded as a thought leader\, an informed\, enthusiastic practitioner and practical presenter. Clive is a former President of the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand (FINZ) from 2011 to 2013\, was a member of the FINZ National Council from 2009 to 2015 and was named a fellow of the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand in May 2014. \nHe was the first New Zealander appointed to the Board of CFRE International in 2014\, a global accreditation organisation for senior fundraisers worldwide. In December 2015 Clive was appointed to the International Advisory Panel of the Rogare Think Tank on international fundraising ethics\, part of the Centre for Sustainable Philanthropy at Plymouth University in the UK. \nIn 2017 Clive was appointed to the Responsible Investment Association of Australia Impact Investment Forum committee and has been directly involved in establishing New Zealand’s inaugural Impact Investment Advisory Board. This level of international engagement has led to a sound understanding of traditional philanthropy and emerging international best practice in areas such as social impact investment. \n\nAbout Giving Architects and Strategic Grants\nGiving Architects x Strategic Grants is one of our ongoing series of educational seminars\, collaborating with other leading agencies in the sector. \nGiving Architects is an Australasian fundraising consultancy specialising in high-value giving\, major gifts\, capital campaigns and sustainable fundraising growth. We help for-purpose organisations build the strategy\, capability and donor relationships required to secure significant philanthropic support. Our trans-Tasman team brings together specialist fundraising expertise across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia\, combining deep sector experience with strong local market knowledge. This breadth of capability means clients benefit from the right mix of strategic\, technical and practical expertise at every stage of their fundraising journey. We work alongside our clients as trusted partners\, providing both strategic direction and hands-on support. With decades of experience and a proven track record of helping organisations raise millions of dollars for transformational projects\, we help build stronger donor relationships\, sustainable revenue and greater long-term impact. \nStrategic Grants is the provider of the Grants Expertise Management System\, GEMS\, the largest database of all grant funding available to for-purpose organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. Our Trans-Tasman team is Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia’s most trusted team of grants specialists. We empower nonprofits to win more grants by leveraging deep sector expertise\, targeted research\, funding data insights\, powerful writing\, and streamlined processes. Our training and support build your capacity to secure the funding you need. Bridging the divide between grant-makers and grant-seekers\, we use our extensive network of relationships with funding bodies and industry associations to gather knowledge and deliver insights. Our services help nonprofits drive program success\, track and deliver impactful outcomes\, and build lasting relationships with key funders. \nNgā mihi nui to our event supporters: \n  \n  \nChristchurch City Council & Craig’s Investment Partners
URL:https://www.strategicgrants.co.nz/event/giving-architects-x-strategic-grants-fundraising-essentials-seminar-oct-2026/
LOCATION:Tūranga\, 60 Cathedral Square\, Central Christchurch\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
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