In a world experiencing a polycrisis, charities in particular face competing demands on resources. Add to that a growing number of charities, declines in individual giving, and more funders accepting … Continued
In September 2025, our Strategic Grants Aotearoa team joined over 400 kaimahi in Rotorua for the sold-out Whakamanawa: Empowering our Communities conference, hosted by Social Service Providers Aotearoa (SSPA). Across … Continued
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
With the 2025 financial year now firmly in the rear-view mirror, here are our top five recommended actions to complete before year-end to set your organisation up for grant-seeking success. … Continued
Since the budget announcement this year, more information is slowly being released on the “Social Investment Fund”– a new pot of money that the government will be distributing to the … Continued
In the for-purpose sector, we are driven by values and by the belief that our work contributes to something greater than ourselves. But even the most compelling purpose cannot be … Continued
Government tender writing can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling the task with other responsibilities like program delivery or fundraising. Here are some practical tips to help you go from … Continued
I recently had the opportunity to attend the 2025 Chartered Institute of Fundraising Fundraising Convention in London on 9 & 10 June, while remote working from the UK for a … Continued
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
This March, Tauranga Moana hosted over 200 community development kaimahi from a range of organisations – from councils, to funders, to social service providers – at the Hapori Aotearoa Conference. … Continued
Endowment seems to be the buzzword around the Strategic Grants (virtual!) office lately. Some of the questions we’ve been getting recently from our For-Purpose clients include “Do Trusts and Foundations … Continued
Have you ever been asked to apply a gender lens to project outcomes in your grant funding applications? What do funders mean by this? Historically, the world has been created … Continued