Fundraising Blog

10 tips to start your year off for fundraising success It’s the beginning of a new year which means it’s also a great time to prepare a successful fundraising approach. Our coaching team has pulled together the following list of items that we’ll be working through with our members over the next month and we…

Behind the scenes with Arohanui Strings It’s been a big year for Funding HQ member Arohanui Strings. The team of tutors have taught music to over 320 tamariki, with 24 concerts performed, launched new-after-school programmes in Wainuiomata and Newtown, and began 6 new in-school programmes. Arohanui Strings’ library of musical instruments continues to grow, with…

5 tips on how to engage your MP after the change in Government There’s been a lot to process over the past few weeks. We know that many of you have been working through what the formation of the new government might mean for your organisation, and specifically what it might mean for various funding…

“Incoherent, biased, and focused on preserving the status quo”- that’s how a 2022 Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) review described the way in which Lotteries profits are handed out. The review set out to identify ways to improve a funding system that many people felt was broken. Changes proposed by the review include a shift…

James Wilson has recently joined the Funding HQ team as a Fundraising Coach, focused on the arts, culture and heritage sectors. His extensive experience in the area combined with his passion for the public funding of the arts make him the perfect addition to our growing team. Get to know more about James in the Q&A…

It’s hard to know where to start when setting up a not-for-profit organisation for the first time. We’ve developed this handy list of where to go and what to do to ensure you have the best chance possible of successfully seeking funding.Once you’ve completed the items on this list, don’t forget to touch base with…