How change happens (and why your theory of change is probably wrong)
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
In a February 2025 piece, Maria Chertok and Chandrika Sahai say there's a growing awareness within…
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- November 2024 - We tally all the grants in Australia, celebrate social impact stars and more
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- July 2024 – New sector research, watchdog's latest grants guidance
- March 2024 – Minister's call: Let's see the evidence
- November 2022 - What should you really expect from a $5000 grant?
- September 2022 - Nation's grants gurus share top tips, plus all the conference highlights
- July 2022 - What to expect at Australia's best grants conference, plus the pork barrelling threat
- March 2022 - Are your grants in step with United Nations social development goals?
- February 2022 - SmartyGrants stats reveal $6b grants funding rollercoaster
- Dec/Jan 2021-22 - Grants smarts you'll need for 2022, gift wrapped!
- Dec/Jan 2021-22 - Grants smarts you'll need for 2022, gift wrapped!
- November 2021 - Who is winning those billions' worth of federal grants?
- October 2021 - Why we're making the shift to outcomes-driven grantmaking
- September 2021 - How SmartyGrants can help you avoid grants rage
- August 2021 - How to target climate impact
- July 2021 - Grantmaking communications white paper
- May 2021 - Hot tips for better grant reporting
- April 2021 – Grant nerds unite for national conference
- February 2021 - Can you afford to risk it? (Risk white paper)
- December 2020 - Start your 2021 with better grantmaking
- November 2020 - Get the most from your grant reports
- October 2020 - Target your grants for greater impact
- September 2020 - Fair's fair: Your guide to equitable grantmaking
- August 2020 - Presenting the SmartyGrants Grantmaking Toolkit
- July 2020 - Survey reveals funders' COVID-19 response
- June 2020 - Grantmaking help for handling a pandemic
- April 2020 – COVID-19 resources (converts to e-newsletter)
- March 2020 – The audit issue | PDF magazine
- February 2020 – disaster grantmaking bulletin
Federal poll prompts fresh grants scrutiny
Posted on 06 Mar 2025
With a federal election around the corner, grant watchers will be keeping a close eye on potential…
Foundation invests $2.1 million for better social sector evaluation
Posted on 06 Mar 2025
Australia’s biggest philanthropic foundation has committed $2.1 million to improving outcomes…
Regional grants are improving: auditor
Posted on 06 Mar 2025
A grants fund targeting local government and not-for-profit groups to boost regional and rural…
Feds unveil new grants framework for community sector
Posted on 06 Mar 2025
The federal government has launched a long-awaited “grants engagement framework” and commitments to…
Impact Forum to focus on grantmaking’s toughest issues
Posted on 06 Mar 2025
The need for grantmakers to use impact measurement so they can improve their programs, confusion…
Five ways Australian funders are learning from the United Kingdom
Posted on 05 Mar 2025
Adam Ognall, executive director of partnerships and practice at Philanthropy Australia, considers…
SmartyGrants sets sail for the UK, helping maritime grants flow south
Posted on 05 Mar 2025
Signing on a £1 million (AU$1.93 million) grants program celebrating maritime histories around the…
Community foundation reforms help build a multi-billion-dollar funding pool
Posted on 05 Mar 2025
Government tax reforms affecting community foundations are expected to significantly boost…