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Viruses – Biological and Technological

Author Andrew Thompson

Published March 23, 2020

Whether it be in extreme times such as now, for social isolation and lock down or for the more general need for staff to work from home, appropriate robust IT … Continued

Grant-seeking in uncertain times

Author Jo Garner

Published March 16, 2020

As we enter an unprecedented time with COVID-19 and the uncertainty it brings, Strategic Grants will continue to work to bring you the latest in grant round news and online … Continued

Communications Beyond Clever Words – Using evidence to convince your supporters

Author Jo Garner

Published March 11, 2020

 Author: Jo Garner Whether you are writing a donor appeal, government tender, sponsorship proposal or a funding application, evidence of the need for the project you are raising funds for is critical to motivate your … Continued

Why continuing your professional development journey is so important

Author Alicia Edwards

Published March 4, 2020

Let’s look at why continuing your professional development journey is so important. If you’re reading the beginning of this blog and think, “professional career development” is a bit bland, then … Continued

The ins and outs of outcomes and outputs – getting it right in your grant applications

Author Ruth Button

Published February 26, 2020

So you are writing your grant application, you’re sailing through the organisation and project questions and feel like it is going ok, then ‘BAM’ up pops this question: What are … Continued

Retaining organisational knowledge is crucial to a successful grants program

Author Andrew Thompson

Published February 18, 2020

Retaining organisational knowledge is crucial to a successful grants program. Good record keeping is critical in maintaining your organisational knowledge – and vital to a successful grants program. Picture this … Continued

The magic behind the customised GEM Portal Grants Calendar

Author Alissa Bermingham

Published February 5, 2020

  Author: Alissa Bermingham     The Strategic Grants’ Customised Grants Calendar and integrated online Grants Expertise Management Portal (GEMP) incorporates funding opportunities from across Australia and New Zealand. Our … Continued

The Musts for 2020 Grants Success!

Author Jo Garner

Published January 13, 2020

  Author: Jo Garner Well here it is, a brand new year. Do you feel like there is so much to do and you are not quite sure where to … Continued

Christmas Wishes from the team at Strategic Grants

Author Bianca Williams

Published December 20, 2019

  Author: Bianca Williams On behalf of the SG Team – we wish all a wonderful Christmas and festive season. We are incredibly humbled and proud to work with such … Continued

The Festive Season – a Time to reflect and find your Ikigai

Author Jo Garner

Published December 13, 2019

Author: Jo Garner At one of the many professional development events I attended this year, I re-visited the Japanese concept of Ikigai or simply translated, “reason for being”. As we … Continued

Building capacity in the NFP sector – one podcast at a time…..

Author Bianca Williams

Published November 30, 2019

  Author: Bianca Williams  The team at Strategic Grants is dedicated to building capacity of nonprofit organisations to apply strategic thinking to their service delivery and fundraising programs.  One of … Continued

Experience Management – what is it, and how to apply it to your organisation

Author Bianca Williams

Published November 15, 2019

  Author: Bianca Williams The team at More Strategic love working with not for profit organisations to build engagement with their audience – evoking more people, to do more for … Continued

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