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The power of personal connection

Author Jo Garner

Published March 15, 2022

The article ‘The power of personal connection’ first appeared in Pro Bono Australia. I recently took my first interstate business trip in longer than I can remember.  In teeing up … Continued

New funding service to support New Zealand philanthropic sector 

Author Jennifer Cowman

Published March 10, 2022

An exciting, new funding service is about to land in Aotearoa New Zealand.  Meet Match | Te Puna Taurite (MTPT). Developed by our long-time friends and partners at Philanthropy New … Continued

Reducing stress when it comes to your grants strategy 

Author Jo Garner

Published January 27, 2022

The article was first published as “Feeling stressed? You’re not alone” in Pro Bono Australia. Well, here we are. A New Year, but somehow, all too familiar?  I started the … Continued

The Power of Storytelling

Author Ruth Button

Published January 1, 2022

The Power of Storytelling. “The most powerful person in the world is the story teller. The storyteller sets the vision, values and agenda of an entire generation that is to … Continued

For the love of art: grants to boost arts, culture and tourism

Author Gayle Richardson

Published November 30, 2021

While Aotearoa is still very much experiencing restrictions in some way, shape or form, it’s encouraging to see additional funding support to boost the arts sector.   If you’re working for a charitable organisation focused on … Continued

Working together for the greater good

Author Jennifer Cowman

Published November 26, 2021

The article “Working together for the greater good” first appeared in Pro Bono Australia. If there is anything that we have learned from the organisations we work with on fundraising … Continued

Capital campaigns & the role of Trusts and Foundations

Author Bianca Williams

Published October 13, 2021

The thought of needing to raise millions of dollars to fund bricks and mortar can seem cumbersome, but with a strategic approach and robust capital campaign – it’s achievable!  A … Continued

Breaking the mould when it comes to finding the right person for the job

Author Jo Garner

Published September 21, 2021

This article “Breaking the mould when it comes to finding the right person for the job” first appeared in Pro Bono Australia. As an organisation that focuses on the capacity … Continued

Making a positive impact

Author Jo Garner

Published September 7, 2021

Director of Strategic Grants Jo Garner chats with Steven Moe, host of New Zealand podcast Seeds, where he talks with people making a positive impact in their lives. Listen to … Continued

Grant-seeking post COVID-19​ – what now?

Author Jo Garner

Published September 1, 2021

Everything has changed, so we need to recalibrate our grant-seeking and fundraising. What does that look like post COVID-19? Watch this panel discussion, facilitated by Strategic Grants Director Jo Garner, … Continued

Building grants success: Strategies for the busy fundraiser

Author Ruth Button

Published September 1, 2021

This article originally appeared in the FINZ magazine. Incorporating grant-seeking and writing into your fundraising strategy can seem overwhelming and time consuming, regardless of whether you’re new to grant-writing or an experienced fundraiser. How do you know where to … Continued

What makes a good grant application?

Author Jo Garner

Published August 18, 2021

There’s a lot more to grant writing than just putting an application in. Strategic Grants’ Director, Jo Garner, sits down with Ben Clark, Head of Philanthropy and Social Investment at … Continued

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