Grantmaking in a COVID-19 world
The novel coronavirus has caused an unprecedented global health and economic crisis that is…
Revolutionising Grantmaking
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Philanthropic fund giant's shift to outcomes-oriented grantmaking
Posted on 18 Sep 2020
Having distributed more than $124 million worth of grants in the 2018-19 financial year, Equity…
Grantmakers shift focus, funding and processes in their COVID-19 response
Posted on 13 Aug 2020
Enter the SmartyGrants Grantmaking Toolkit, brought to you by the team behind behind Australia’s…
SmartyGrants and the COVID-19 emergency
Posted on 21 Jul 2020
When the COVID-19 pandemic reached Australia, grantmakers were quick to respond.
Grantmakers shift focus, funding and processes in their COVID-19 response
Posted on 16 Jul 2020
Funders are being forced to make big changes to maintain their effectiveness in the wake of the…
Tips for funding climate change mitigation – a practical guide for funders
Posted on 02 Jun 2020
The world is at a climate crossroads. The science is unequivocal: we need to limit global warming…
Surveys reveal COVID-19’s impact on Aus, NZ grant recipients
Posted on 02 Jun 2020
Radical shifts in demand for services and heightened concerns about funds are at the top of grant…
Putting a dollar value on your social impact: a primer
Posted on 02 Jun 2020
One of the biggest challenges for grantmakers is proving that the grants they fund have the desired…
Sports grants controversy puts national entities on notice
Posted on 10 Mar 2020
A high-profile audit of the handling of the Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program continues…
Upcoming on the Festival of Community Directors calendar
Posted on 05 Mar 2020
The Festival of Community Directors is well underway for season 2020, and over the next two months…