It’s essential to be open and flexible in your approach when working with a large donor or philanthropist, especially around what motivates them to give. You may be surprised. Being open and attentive in early meetings will help you to respond to a donor’s needs. It can even uncover exciting new benefits. Jenni Giblin recalls […]
Month: November 2020
Get ready to talk about impact
When you’re deeply involved in making a positive impact, it can sometimes be hard to explain it with a few concise messages. Where should you start? We’ve put together five questions to help you think about your impact so you can talk about it with funders. What are the monetary benefits? Not-for-profits and community groups […]
When you’ve had a long-term sponsorship, any changes have the potential for headaches and heartache. But, if you’re prepared to step up, innovate and collaborate, there are wins to be had. In 2011 AMI Insurance had a long-term charity partner in the Malaghan Medical Institute. When AMI began sponsoring Wellington Round the Bays Fun Run, […]
Funding HQ’s upcoming lunchtime webinar on Monday 30 November will provide expert tips on developing an effective funding relationship with your local Council, and we’d love you to join us. This webinar is part of Funding HQ’s series that aims to help you reach your funding potential. It will feature one of Funding HQ’s in-house […]
Writing a compelling case for funding support and investment can feel like an overwhelming exercise. This is made even harder for community organisations that have competing priorities, limited resources and time constraints. It’s one of the key reasons I developed Funding HQ. Working with local community organisations and not-for-profits over the years, it became clear […]