It is essential when exploring how AI can be used in fundraising, to remember, people give to people. And grant-seeking and major gift fundraising rely on demonstrating capability and impact, and on building relationships and trust. This truth hasn’t changed. What has changed is the pace at … Continued
In theory, demonstrating need should be one of the simplest grant application questions for charities to answer. Yet in practice, many grant writers struggle to clearly and persuasively articulate the need for their proposed project. As for-purpose professionals, we are so passionate about the cause we are … Continued
When I first became a fundraiser, it wasn’t part of a carefully mapped career plan. My background was in social work, later branching into policy study. At the time, I’d … Continued
Looking for the latest sector news? Catch up on what’s happening across the world of funding, philanthropy, and research with the latest updates from Strategic Grants’ busy research team. The … Continued
The dust has settled from the 2025 local elections, and there are changes to elected members of council and Mayors across Aotearoa. While the faces may have changed, there is … Continued
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