Balancing heart and head when using ChatGPT for grant writing
There it was – Document 1 – staring back at me. Just a sad and empty unnamed page. Sound familiar? If only this blog would write itself. Time to take … Continued
New Incorporated Societies Act 2022: What do the changes mean?
A client recently asked about the 2022 Incorporated Societies Act and any potential implications for for-purpose organisations applying for grants. To make a long story short, we are still determining … Continued
Monitoring and Evaluation: 5 Steps to Funder Happiness
You’ve started a new year refreshed from your summer break, ready to dive into work and suddenly a reminder pops up about the report your funder requires by the end … Continued
Funding opportunities: Severe weather events in Aotearoa/New Zealand
This listing will be updated as new funding opportunities arise. Last updated Friday 17 February 2023. Funding opportunities: Severe weather events in Aotearoa/New Zealand We have compiled a list of … Continued
Trust, outcomes and communication: why are major donors still chasing information from their beneficiaries?
This article first appeared in Pro Bono News. With conferences and workshops back in the calendars, following a period of increased need from the for-purpose sector, it is unfortunate to … Continued
Governance is not a dirty word
This article first appeared in Pro Bono News. Governance is, more than ever, in the spotlight, and while it may not be a particularly sexy word, it is one that for-purpose … Continued
What are your grant-seeking pain points?
As a Client Manager and Grants Strategist at Strategic Grants, I am privileged to help support many dedicated professionals working in for-purpose organisations. Regardless of whether an organisation delivers services … Continued
When the CEO does the dishes
Our Grants Strategist Greta recently helped organise the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand (FINZ) Northern Committee’s first FINZ Educational Workshops for Northland – Te Tai Tokerau, a roundtable session called … Continued
Meet our new General Manager – Strategy & Growth
We’re thrilled to welcome Lindy Fentiman to Team SG as our General Manager – Strategy & Growth! We’re committed to building the capacity of for-purpose organisations to establish sustainable, cost-effective … Continued
Futureproofing your volunteer strategies
Volunteers are the lifeblood of thousands of for-purpose organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand. In 2020, more than one million New Zealanders generously donated social, cultural, and economic support in aged … Continued
Grants best practice
Our Director Jo Garner sits down with Mike Davis, host of Humans of Purpose, to chat about how Strategic Grants came to be and all things grants best practice. Have … Continued
9 Common Grant Application Mistakes
Here are 9 Common Grant Application Mistakes and how to stop making them. We’ve come across a few common weaknesses when it comes to grant applications. Is your organisation addressing … Continued