FAQs
How does Funding HQ work
Funding HQ helps New Zealand organisations develop skills, confidence and knowledge around fundraising through consultancy services, online training, one-on-one coaching and a comprehensive funding database.
We work closely with charity organisations, not-for-profits, local councils and schools around Aotearoa, providing strategic advice and in-person expertise along with guides, templates and tools to support fundraising success. We can support you to create a tailor-made fundraising plan, identifying opportunities across trusts, corporate partnerships, philanthropy, community fundraising, government and councils. This helps you set targets and report to your board. Our personalised dashboard and calendar help you structure and monitor your progress.
Our core offering is our consultancy services, which add capacity and capability to your internal team. We also offer a coaching membership, which gives you access to one-on-one services and resources, and the FundED platform, designed to support successful fundraising in New Zealand schools.
How does Funding HQ work?
Funding HQ helps New Zealand organisations develop skills, confidence and knowledge around fundraising through consultancy services, online training, one-on-one coaching and a comprehensive funding database.
We work closely with charity organisations, not-for-profits, local councils and schools around Aotearoa, providing strategic advice and in-person expertise along with guides, templates and tools to support fundraising success. We can support you to create a tailor-made fundraising plan, identifying opportunities across trusts, corporate partnerships, philanthropy, community fundraising, government and councils. This helps you set targets and report to your board. Our personalised dashboard and calendar help you structure and monitor your progress.
Our core offering is our consultancy services, which add capacity and capability to your internal team. We also offer a coaching membership, which gives you access to one-on-one services and resources, and the FundED platform, designed to support successful fundraising in New Zealand schools
Is Funding HQ right for me/my organisation?
Funding HQ is right for your organisation if you’re a charity, not-for-profit, local council or school struggling to secure funding or spending too much time on fundraising work. We offer a range of services to suit different organisational needs, including consultancy services for larger organisations and membership programmes for charities and schools.
Our structured services offer support and guidance, helping your organisation:
- Identify the funding opportunities available.
- Stay focused through complex and overwhelming fundraising processes.
- Tell your story in the right way to boost your chance of fundraising success.
How much do Funding HQ services cost?
Funding HQ service costs vary, depending on the service chosen and the level of service needed.
Our three core service strands are:
Consultancy services – Our custom consulting services include coaching, staff and board workshops, grant application support and project strategy and planning. Fees for consulting vary depending on your specific needs and the services chosen.
Coaching membership – This includes one-on-one coaching, mentoring and access to our comprehensive learning modules and fundraising database. There are three tiers of coaching membership, with the first starting at $350 + GST per month.
Higher tiers include peer review time and more coaching sessions.
FundED platform – Our purpose-built FundED platform helps schools develop fundraising skills, with training modules, online resources and access to our searchable fundraising database of 1000+ funders.
FundED membership costs: $750 for 12 months + GST.
How long does an online membership programme take to complete?
The time needed to work through the online content will depend on your availability and how easily you can get your hands on the relevant information that potential funding partners are going to require.
We suggest you start by setting aside at least 2-3 hours per week to work on your fundraising, although this will depend on your charity and your internal resources.
To maximise value from access to content and support, we recommend allowing at least a year to embed fundraising preparation. This will allow for planning and implementing in your budgeting and reporting cycles. Shorter time periods are much less likely to return value.
And do remember that you only need to do most of the hard work once. As your journey continues, you then simply update and modify as new funding strategies, targets and opportunities arise.
What personal support does Funding HQ provide?
Funding HQ provides personal support in the form of consulting services, one-on-one coaching, strategic advice and workshops. Our expert team is deeply involved in everything we do, sharing their experience and knowledge to support your fundraising work.
Consulting clients get a dedicated fundraising consultant, who offers personal support as needed.
Coaching members receive personal support at different levels, depending on their chosen membership tier.
The minimum service includes:
- A dedicated coach for a one-hour Zoom session each month to check in, provide guidance, and offer support
- Access to fortnightly Q&As, where our experienced coaches answer questions and share insights
- Access to our monthly webinars, presented by our experienced coaching team
What is the Funding HQ database?
The Funding HQ database is a comprehensive, searchable collection of New Zealand funds and funding opportunities. It includes over 1000 funds from a range of sources, including central and local government, trusts, foundations and corporate sponsors. It’s a simple tool that helps members identify funding opportunities and keep track of submission dates. If you’re a Funding HQ member, you can log in and filter funders by sector, region, funding amount, purpose and open/close dates.
How long does a coaching membership last?
Coaching memberships roll over monthly, but you will need to commit to at least six months. We strongly recommend at least twelve months. We find the membership continues delivering value indefinitely.
How long does a FundED membership last?
FundED is a 12-month programme, with an annual one-off subscription fee. You can choose to renew your membership each year.
Should I use Funding HQ as a one-off or as an ongoing helping hand?
You should use Funding HQ in the way that best suits your organisational needs. If your organisation is launching a new, complex fundraising project, our consultancy services may be the best option, giving you intensive support for a shorter period.
If your organisation needs to develop and strengthen fundraising skills in the long term, if you want ongoing advice from an experienced fundraiser, or if you simply want access to our fundraising database, a coaching membership is the right option.
If you’re not sure, get in touch to talk about your needs.
Can I pause a membership package?
No, you can’t pause your membership package – although you can cancel your membership if you’re paying month-by-month. Monthly coaching sessions are part of the commitment as well, and can generally only be rescheduled in special circumstances.
Can Funding HQ let me know the best times of year to apply for funding?
The best times of year to apply for funding vary by sector, area and funders. Our online content and personalised coaching can help you identify potential opportunities, while our New Zealand funding database ensures that you don’t miss a deadline.
More questions?
If you didn’t find the answer you were looking for, reach out – we’re always happy to help.