Entries by Linda Dunkin

THE IMPORTANCE OF A GOOD GRANT STRATEGY

A solid grant strategy is crucial for organisations seeking funding for their projects. Here’s why: Maximises funding opportunities: A good grant strategy helps identify funding opportunities that are the best fit for the organisation or individual’s goals and objectives. It also ensures that the application process is streamlined, maximising the chances of success. Clarifies goals […]

WHAT IS THEORY OF CHANGE & WHY IT’S IMPORTANT?

Theory of Change is a planning and evaluation approach that describes how a project or program is expected to create long-term and sustainable change in a community or system. It is a systematic process of defining a clear and measurable pathway from the resources invested, activities carried out, outputs produced, and the intended outcomes achieved. […]

TOP TEN TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE GRANT WRITING

Understand the grant requirements: Before starting to write your grant proposal, make sure you understand the requirements and guidelines. Carefully read the grant application guidelines and any other supporting documentation provided. Develop a clear and compelling project idea: Your project idea should be clear, concise, and compelling. It should demonstrate the potential for impact and […]

DONOR MANAGEMENT IN THE CURRENT ECONOMIC CLIMATE

With the current economic climate on the back of COVID it will no doubt become more challenging to retain funding from individuals, philanthropic foundations and organisations for your programs. There are however some simple strategies you can use to nurture your funders and continue to receive support during difficult economic times, or at least keep […]

WHY GRANT WRITING IS MORE THAN JUST WRITING!

Grant writing is more than just writing words on an application form. It requires strategic thinking, lots of data, evidence, supporting documentation and a very clear project or program. When talking to new clients about how we can help them with their grant applications, they are often just seeking support to put the words together […]

HOW TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE GRANT READY

How to address the 4 most common criteria for grant applications The 4 most common criteria you need to meet as part of your grant applications are: Demonstrated need for the project Detailed project description Organisational capability Corporate Governance They may seem like simple criteria, but there’s an art to demonstrate how you best meet […]

DIAMOND WOMEN – SOCIAL SECTOR TRANSFORMATION FUND

Social Sector Transformation Fund Service – Grant Writing Grant Name – Social Sector Transformation Fund Funder – NSW Communities & Justice Sector – Government Amount Requested – $50,000 Amount Awarded – $45,000 About the Grant Organisation capacity funding for small and medium-sized charities and not-for-profits in the health and social sector. Specifically funded IT and […]

WHY INVEST IN A GRANT STRATEGY?

Whether you’re a leader of a business or a Not For Profit (NFP), income generation is your number one priority. Strategies to achieve this could include sales strategy and marketing fundraising strategy (regular giving, Major Giving, Corporate Sponsorship). With an estimated $87 billion in Australian business grants available, investing in a grant strategy should be […]

DIAMOND WOMEN – DOMESTIC & FAMILY VIOLENCE GRANT

COVID-19 Domestic & Family Violence Grant Service – Grant Writing Grant Name – COVID-19 Domestic & Family Violence Grant Funder – NSW Communities & Justice Sector – Government Amount Requested – $150,000 Amount Awarded – $150,000 About the Grant Grant created in response to the spike in domestic and family violence (DFV)due to COVID-19 lock […]