by Anna Dixon | Business, Grants & Funding, Not-For-Profit, Projects
When it comes to government funding, don’t believe the old saying, ‘Good things come to those who wait’. Because right now, being prepared and proactive will give you the best chance of securing funding for your project. The impact of the COVID-19...
by Anna Dixon | Business, Grants & Funding, Not-For-Profit, Projects
Back in the day, when I was assessing grant applications rather than writing them for our clients, I often saw applications that devoted too much time to things the assessors didn’t care that much about. Grants typically pay for inputs. That might be wages,...
by Anna Dixon | Business, Government, Grants & Funding, Not-For-Profit, Stakeholders
When organisations think about stakeholder engagement, sometimes the focus is all about the local level. This is definitely important because community engagement is key to project success. But another level of engagement to consider is how you are connecting with...
by Anna Dixon | Business, Grants & Funding, Not-For-Profit
We get it, you have tonnes of work to do just to keep things running. You are busy. So why is it worth making the effort to be grant ready? Instead of being reactive and scrambling to respond to grant applications as they emerge, youâre in control. You have a clearly...
by Anna Dixon | Business, Grants & Funding, Not-For-Profit, Projects
Itâs not often you can reference a fairy tale when talking about project planning and grant writing. But today’s topic features Goldilocks. When it comes to creating your grant budget, think Goldilocks â not too much, not too little, just right. You want to have...
by Anna Dixon | Business, Grants & Funding, Highlight, Not-For-Profit, Projects
Here’s a question we hear often: How much does it actually cost to engage a grant writer? Well, that depends! Things that would influence the price include: How complicated is the application process? How ready your organisation is to apply. Have you completed a...
