by Anna Dixon | Funding, Organisation, Projects
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, you’re in control. You have a clearly...
by Anna Dixon | Funding, Projects
It’s 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 – not too much, not too little, just right. You want to have...
by Anna Dixon | Funding, 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...
by Anna Dixon | Funding, Projects
This might sound boring and obvious, but investing in thorough project planning sets your organisation up for success when the time comes to apply for grants. Many organisations leap into project planning mode when a grant fund opens. Unfortunately, most of...
by Anna Dixon | Organisation, Projects
Let’s talk quotes and tenders. If you’re a service provider who regularly has the opportunity to respond to requests for quote and tenders, which describes your approach? Option A – Mad panic desperately pulling together all the information you need,...
by Alex Mackenzie | Organisation, Projects
So, you’ve applied for and secured funding for your project, hurrah! Hopefully this means you are clear on your project objectives, timeline, stakeholders and desired outcome. From here, the success of the project will rely on implementing effective structures to...
