We’re proud to work with incredible for-purpose organisations across New Zealand and Australia.

But what makes us different?

We only work with you if we believe we can add value to your organisation and help you achieve your mission.

The Strategic Grants team is not just a group of consultants. We are a team of professionals, all of whom have a heart for the charitable sector and the multitude of causes that our charity partners exist to support. As such, all of our services are customised to ensure that a relevant and strategic approach is applied to your grant-seeking activity. 

Our mission & vision

Mission

To build the capacity of for-purpose organisations to establish sustainable, cost-effective grant-seeking and associated strategies to deliver projects that fulfil their organisations’ missions.

Vision

For-purpose organisations apply strategic thinking and processes to their service delivery and fundraising programs.

Our values

Ethics
We pride ourselves on our professional, open, honest, high-quality services and communication.

Knowledge
Effective grants strategies are based on the most up-to-date knowledge of funders and our clients’ needs.

Passion
We are passionate about helping to build the capacity of the non-profit sector to become sustainable.

Teamwork and Collaboration
Our team works together to ensure clients receive the best outcomes and that clients feel in partnership with us.

Best Practice
We strive to only deliver the highest quality strategic and practical products and services.

Read about our Fees and Ethical Practice here.

Our people

We’re passionate about helping others fulfil their mission. Read more about how we came to be Team SG.

Rosemary Butcher

Grants Strategist

Rosemary has over 15 years of experience working in client relations, research, writing, and evaluation. She holds an LLB/BComm (Economics) and a Masters of Commerce (Marketing).

Ruth Button

Grants Strategist

Ruth has over 20 years of experience working with charities across New Zealand and the UK.

Andrew Callaghan

Data & Evaluation Strategist

Andrew has over 10 years of experience in management and design of evaluations. He holds a BSc in Social Policy.

Jennifer Cowman

Communications & Marketing Strategist

Jenn has over 7 years of experience in the for-purpose sector and is a skilled writer, content creator and communicator.

Alicia Edwards

Grants Strategist

Alicia has over 15 years of experience working with charitable organisations, and is a member of FIA and Philanthropy Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Business (Public Relations & Marketing).

Jo Garner

Director

Jo is a professional fundraiser with more than 25 years of experience. She holds a BComm (Marketing & IT), is a Fellow of the Fundraising Institute of Australia, and is a Certified Fundraising Executive.

Jon Hiebert

Client Experience & Training Manager

Jon has 10 years of experience working in the for-purpose and international development sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce.

Craig Hunter

Business Development Manager & Grants Strategist

Craig is a nonprofit professional with over 20 years of experience in business development and publishing.

Pasanna Mutha-Merennege

Grants Strategist

Pasanna has over 15 years of experience working in NGOs. She holds a Masters of International and Public Law.

Gayle Richardson

Research Coordinator

Gayle has extensive experience working with local, state and national for-purpose organisations.

Donna Smith

Finance & Administration Manager

Donna has 30+ years of experience working across many different sectors.

Andrew Thompson

GEMS & IT Manager

Andrews has over 25 years of experience working in management and IT roles. He holds a Bachelor of Mathematics (Computer Science).

Bianca Williams

Grants Strategist

Bianca has over 13 years of experience working in the for-purpose sector. She holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing).

Our research team

The people power behind our Grants Expertise Management System (GEMS). Team Research put in over 80 hours of research a week, ensuring that our clients’ grants calendar remains customised, up to date and showing just the grants relevant to their organisation’s funding needs.