by Anna Dixon | Jul 25, 2019 | Funding, Not-For-Profit, Organisation, Projects
If you’re a not-for-profit, or really any organisation that might rely, even in part, on grants to get projects off the ground, they are probably a hot topic. Maybe even a source of constant frustration, depending on where you stand. I talk to lots of people...
by Anna Dixon | Jun 24, 2019 | Funding, Not-For-Profit
Where can I find a grant to fund our operations? In short, you probably can’t. In today’s grant-making environment, it is extremely difficult to find funding to support the ongoing operations of an organisation. This really is a ‘unicorn’ grant...
by Anna Dixon | Apr 24, 2019 | Not-For-Profit
‘Should I change my business to a not-for-profit?’ This is a question I see a lot in business groups on Facebook. The first answer is ‘Ask your accountant.’ And the second answer is ‘Probably not.’ Most people are attracted to the...
by Erin Roberts | Mar 20, 2019 | Not-For-Profit
If your business is not-for-profit, what is the point of having a business plan? This is a question (or complaint!) we hear a lot. Perhaps as a non-profit, you are obliged to have a business plan, whether it be to apply for funds or as a requirement from your...
by Rhiannon Bristow-Stagg | Jul 30, 2018 | Community Engagement, Funding, Not-For-Profit
Not-for-profits touch many lives and undoubtedly your intended audience truly appreciate what you do. But it can be a difficult situation to raise funds in, because often those who use the service are not the ones that can (or should) fund it. However, using...
by Rhiannon Bristow-Stagg | Jul 28, 2018 | Funding, Not-For-Profit
Not-for-profits all over Australia do amazing and important work. But there’s no doubt it can be tough to continually find the resources to keep operating, let alone improving. Funding is often the number one concern in this sector, but there are alternatives to...