The Power of Storytelling
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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?
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
Getting digital with your grant applications
In a time where communicating via video with our friends, family and colleagues has become the norm, it’s no surprise that we are seeing invitations from Funders to submit video grant applications more and more. … Continued
How to deliver a successful webinar your supporters will love!
When the COVID pandemic hit and the uncertainty of running physical fundraising events became apparent, many non-profit organisations had to critically adapt their fundraising initiatives to be delivered virtually. This … Continued
The calm before the storm …
Have you found yourself in the calm before the storm? No open grant rounds to consider? How can you optimise your time to strengthen your grants program? Now is the … Continued