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Below are some testimonials for our Funding HQ memberships, Workshops and Consultancy.
Memberships
Funding HQ’s framework and comprehensive resources have been invaluable to us. While we knew how to write successful funding applications, our process was ad hoc and did not lend itself to developing a sustainable funding base for future projects and activities. With Lizzie’s excellent mentoring we’ve been able to generate a more cohesive and strategic approach to our fundraising efforts, and we’re feeling more confident now in our outlook.
Robin Williamson,
Sustainable Whanganui
We have been working with the Funding HQ team for over one year- what a game changer this has been! The team have been great mentors- supporting us to build our knowledge of the funding world and providing advice on what we can do to better equip our community when it comes to fundraising. With the experience and guidance from Jenni and Lizzie we have also developed an approach to better promote partnerships and identify sponsorship opportunities for some of our key projects. While this is new territory for us, it’s a huge win having their experience and will support some pretty cool outcomes for communities!
Bryre Forlong
Taupō District Council Funding Team
Navigating the changing landscape of funding can be challenging. Being guided on how to tell your story in a way that sits squarely within your values as a business is important. The work Funding HQ has helped us with on our journey so far, has enabled us to gain a perspective we may otherwise not have had. As a Charitable Trust working in the Trades Sector, the stewardship of the next generation of trades people is imperative. Thank you, Funding HQ for your collaboration and guidance.
Megan Peterken,
ATT
Under the superb leadership of Jenni Giblin, the team at Funding HQ, bring a wealth of experience which is invaluable in navigating the complex world of philanthropy, development, and fundraising in Aotearoa New Zealand..
What sets Funding HQ apart is their ability to offer tailored and flexible support. They make it their business to understand the unique needs and challenges faced by charitable organisations, and they provide the right guidance and resources to help unlock funding. Funding HQ’s smart and user-friendly tools, break down the barriers to make it easier for new fundraisers to grasp the concepts and strategies involved, empowering them to take charge of their own fundraising efforts.
Their tailored support, wealth of experience, and user-friendly tools have empowered Variety – the Children’s Charity and we are proud to work alongside Funding HQ.
Susan Glasgow,
CEO, Variety – the Children’s Charity
Funding HQ have been amazing to work with. I highly recommend their pragmatic support, practical tools and 1:1 coaching. Funding HQ have effectively become an extension of ADHD New Zealand as we work closely together to develop and implement our fundraising plan.
Suzanne Cookson,
CEO, ADHD New Zealand
We have been working with Jenni Giblin and her team at Funding HQ for several months and cannot recommend them highly enough. They are all professional in their approach, extremely knowledgeable about the fundraising climate here in New Zealand, and provide good advice and direction based on your particular needs. Their webinars are also worth watching – well presented and filled with information each of us can apply to our own organisation and incorporate into our fundraising plans.
In recent months, we’ve been working closely with Funding HQ. We have regular one on one sessions with a member of their team and these are invaluable – we’re required to work through a series of exercises as we build our compelling case for support and, in the process, to delve into the issues we face and the opportunities available to our not-for-profit.
We would not hesitate to recommend Funding HQ. The cost of a license with them is more than reasonable, considering the excellent return we’re getting – they are helping us to invest in our future as an organisation and to achieve our goal of a diversified revenue programme and self-sustainability.
Sue Lewis-O’Halloran,
Thames Business Association
Jenni Giblin and her team at Funding HQ are experts in the art of fundraising. Not only do they know the funding landscape in Aotearoa intimately, they are also skilled at equipping organisations with the tools they need to achieve their fundraising objectives. I highly recommend Funding HQ to organisations that need to raise funds to help deliver improved wellbeing in our communities.
Andrew Greg,
Manager, The Elms
Funding HQ are a wonderful fountain of knowledge and have been invaluable during our funding journey. Lizzie has supported throughout and has made every effort to understand who we are and what challenges we face.
Rose Soame,
Whanganui Kai Hub
The Team at Funding HQ are patient and kind and deep wells of knowledge. They will support you to get your funding goals in order and hold your hand while you take the next steps. They do not do it for you but they are like a pretty version of Yoda helping you to understand the funding Force.
Mandi Lynn,
Every Body is a Treasure Charitable Trust
It has been a huge asset for us as an organisation to turn to when we need help, Lizzie Edwards has been supportive, motivating and a wealth of knowledge.
Toni Talijancich,
Play Aotearoa
Workshops
Jenni is amazing to work with and attendees of the workshop really valued Jenni’s knowledge and experience and the way she ran the workshop and shared information. Templates were also provided for attendees to takeaway to help them write and develop their organisational narrative and compelling case for funding.
Melissa Ward,
Tauranga City Council
Our work with Funding HQ has been a huge help in unlocking the potential of some amazing community groups and organisation in the Thames-Coromandel District. We held three Funding HQ workshops across our district with the purpose of helping community groups diversify their range of funding options. Jenni Giblin was a fabulous presenter in helping groups large and small demystify the world of fundraising. We gained great feedback from our community groups “The Funding HQ workshop helped community groups like ours plan projects and allow for a targeted funding approach” “Jenni is a fantastic communicator and made the whole subject of fundraising engaging and interesting.
Lisa Church,
Thames Coromandel District Council
Consultancy
The New Zealand Memorial Museum Trust was lucky to have secured Jenni’s talents. Her understanding of the project, and from a very early stage her belief that a $15M target was doable gave us confidence. There were many challenges along the way and she handled these with flair and determination. Fundraising always looks easy from the outside, but Jenni’s ability to have a clear view of the way ahead despite the hurdles, she showed us the sheer professionalism of the role and that helped us sustain a level of confidence so needed at critical times. Equally important to give confidence to our donors, even through a global pandemic when many felt their future was shaken, which gave us strength when necessary. Jenni kept our donors enthusiastic about our aspirations and our donors all appreciated her relationship skills.
The Rt. Hon. Sir Don McKinnon, ONZ, GCVO, PC,
Chair New Zealand Memorial Museum Trust – Le Quesnoy
Aktive recently engaged Jenni Giblin to undertake a webinar for our sector on how to successfully apply for Lotteries funding. This has been recognised as an ongoing issue in Tāmaki Makaurau, and as such, Jenni’s ability to lift the veil on the process, and provide clear and precise detail around what information was being sought by the Lotteries Grant Board, was immensely valuable. Jenni has a thorough understanding of the process and what is required to achieve successful outcomes. This is amply demonstrated by her incredible success in securing over $165 million of funding for projects across Aotearoa over the last 16 years. The webinar was attended by over 50 people, and the feedback received has been wholly positive. The webinar has connected Aktive to a number of community organisations seeking project funding.
Jenni is an excellent presenter—she operates in a friendly and highly professional manner, while using accessible language and is a pleasure to work with. I am confident that this webinar, and the associated tool kit, is a game changer for sport and active recreation organisations in Tāmaki Makaurau. Through this work, we are moving towards finding new much-needed funding for facilities. Aktive is currently considering how we continue to work with Jenni on future projects and I look forward to these opportunities.
Simon Tattersfield,
Aktive
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