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Setting Up for Success – Your New Financial Year Action Plan 

Author Michaela Chilcott

Published September 1, 2025

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

What is the new Social Investment Fund and what do we know so far?

Author Emma Redgrove

Published July 31, 2025

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

Why operations matter 

Author Alicia Edwards

Published July 18, 2025

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

From overwhelmed to organised: How to tackle government tender submissions 

Author Erica Blaney

Published July 10, 2025

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

Chartered Institute of Fundraising Convention: What I learned from UK’s premier fundraising event  

Author Jo Garner

Published June 24, 2025

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

Is AI the Robin to your Batman? How to make sure AI is your helpful sidekick and not hindering your grant writing 

Author Lauren Vertigan

Published June 19, 2025

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

Funding called out as biggest challenge for those working in community development  

Author Emma Redgrove

Published April 3, 2025

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 funds: The gift that keeps on giving 

Author Gayle Richardson

Published March 31, 2025

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

Applying a gender lens to grant applications (and why we should)

Author Erica Blaney

Published March 6, 2025

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

Strategic outsourcing: Your checklist for For-Purpose success

Author Jo Garner

Published March 4, 2025

When it comes to choosing the right external supplier to help in delivery of your organisation’s mission, due-diligence is critical! Read on for your checklist for For-Purpose success.    1. Knowledge … Continued

Investing in change: Grant funding opportunities supporting women and girls

Author Gayle Richardson

Published March 3, 2025

As we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, it’s crucial to recognise the ongoing need for support and empowerment of women and girls across various sectors. In honour of … Continued

Are you showing your funders the love?

Author Jennifer Cowman

Published February 14, 2025

While it’s true that a well-written grant application with a robust project plan that meets funder criteria is a huge part of the grant application process, a positive relationship with … Continued

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