Grantseeker Information Template
There is a lot of standard information you will always be asked when you apply for a grant and…
Grants and fundraising
Securing funding is essential for not-for-profits to achieve their goals and create lasting impact. Whether it's through grants or fundraising campaigns, a well-planned approach ensures your organisation can thrive and deliver on its mission.
This page brings together practical tools, templates, and resources to help you navigate the world of grants and fundraising. From crafting persuasive grant applications to designing successful donor campaigns, these resources are tailored to meet the unique needs of not-for-profits. Explore proven strategies and expert tips to unlock new funding opportunities and strengthen your organisation’s financial sustainability.
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Fundraising readiness checklist
If you’re going to receive fundraising income for your not-for-profit then you’re going to need…
Fundraising Policy
Board members have the responsibility of ensuring the survival and continuation of the…
Establishing a fundraising strategy
Although it's undoubtedly hard, fundraising can – and should – be a fun and exciting experience. It…
Help sheets
Special events checklist
Understanding the organisation’s budget is not everyone’s cup of day but helping your staff, board…
Spread the load to build financial sustainability
You're a mission-focused organisation, and your mission is long term. Your funding and your funding…
Top treasurers’ tips for turbulent times
Australia’s best community treasurers come from a range of not-for-profits and every corner of the…
Using the Community Compass to focus your fundraising
The Community Compass Report is not only a fascinating piece of research, it is vital information…
Tools
Events Budget Template
Understanding the organisation’s budget is not everyone’s cup of day but helping your staff, board…
Grant Application Budget Template
You may decide to apply for a grant which only makes up some of a larger project budget. Many…
Grants planning tool
Sometimes we make up projects just because there’s money out there. Alternatively, this tool guides…
Grantseeker Information Template
There is a lot of standard information you will always be asked when you apply for a grant and…
Sponsorship Letter Template
There are many ways to fundraise and seeking sponsorship is a great way to garner support for…
Checklists
Fundraising readiness checklist
If you’re going to receive fundraising income for your not-for-profit then you’re going to need…
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Preparing for bequests
Use this checklist to help determine if your organisation is ready to establish a wills/bequests…
Policies
Fundraising Policy
Board members have the responsibility of ensuring the survival and continuation of the…
Ethical Fundraising Policy
Ensuring that all fundraising activities are carried out in an ethical manner is very important.…
