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We often receive feedback from voluntary groups and organisations who ask for help or information on issues affecting the voluntary sector.

This is the result - a Training and Support page designed just for you.  Here, we will source expert advice, commentary and information on relevant industry issues.

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What Do Funders REALLY Want to Know?

If you’ve ever applied for funding before, you’ll know how many questions you’re asked. If you haven’t applied for funding before – be prepared! But for all the questions a funder asks you, they really want to know 3 things:

Does this make sense?

Literally – Can they read it and do your statements make sense?
How well does the project fit within the funders criteria?
How well does the project fit with your own mission statement? Why would your organisation be involved in a project like this?
Why are you asking for money when you have plenty in the bank?

 

Is this project value for money?

How much if an impact will this project make in the community?
Who will directly benefit from the project and what are the ongoing benefits to the community as a whole?
Is this project meeting a genuine need in the community? Why is it a need – what’s changed to make it that way?
Will investing in this project save money in the long term?
Does the project have potential to be self-sustaining over time?

 

Can we trust this organisation to complete the project?

Have they accounted for their last grant completely and on-time?
Have they included an accurate and well-researched budget?
Do they have the skills and expertise to complete the project?
Do they have community support for this project?
Are they relying on income that has not been confirmed yet?
Have they secured some money from elsewhere already?
Do they have a ‘Plan B’?

 

As you go through your application form, keep in mind that this is what funders really want to know – and answer accordingly. Put your self in their shoes, and you’ll be surprised by the difference it makes.

‘What do funders really want to know’ is a part of the Sustainable Funding Workshop run by www.exult.co.nz. These workshops are run right throughout the country, so to find out when one is happening in your region email tracy@exult.co.nz

 

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Funding Information Service (FIS) is the prime provider of funding information in New Zealand. We are an independent, not for profit organisation that provides funding information to link fund seekers with funders.

 

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Previous Articles

Thanks to your feedback we have now categorised our archived articles by subject, rather than by date.  We hope this makes it easier to find the information and support you need.

To read an article just click on the headline.

Funding/Fundraising

Funding Information Service - the place to start your funding search

Payroll Giving - A Charitable Start to the New Year

Sustainable Funding - Five Top Tips

New and Unusual Fundraising Ideas

Grant Funders Hit by Global Financial Crisis

Easy Budgeting for Volunteer Groups

Tax Changes Provide Charities Extra Fundraising Tool

New Zealand's newest foundation hits the ground running

Increasing Your Odds from Gaming Machine Trusts

The easiest way to raise funds for a cause - FundraiseOnline!

Calling all Nice People!  Vodaphone World of Difference Programme

Searching for Sponsorship?  Look local!

 

Volunteer Attraction and Retention

Why Won't More People Help Us Out?

 

The Power of Difference

Meeting Madness and Missed Opportunities

Make New Friends, but Keep the Old...

Help!  Someone LEAD me!

A Sure Recipe For Success - Volunteer Style!

I Don't Have Time!

 

Volunteer Management

Volunteer Management: The Steve Irwin Way

Managing Risk for your Volunteer Programme

Managing Volunteers, by Mary Woods

 

Management/Governance Issues

What to do when you Really, Really disagree with a Board Decision

Making Meetings Work

Need New Technology?  Introducing TechSoup!

The Power of Difference

Meaningful Acts of Appreciation for Boards and Staff

Is the Rising Cost of Petrol a Crisis or an Opportunity for Volunteering?

Working for Effective Employment Relations in the Community Sector

Tax Changes Provide Charities Extra Fundraising Tool

Looking to Volunteer or Looking for Volunteers?  Visit VolunteerNow!

The Underwater Mountain

Voluntourism - Pros, Cons and Possibilities

Five Fast Ways to Recruit New Board Members

 

Promoting your Voluntary Organisation

Marketing for Nix!

Online Social Media - Just what is it all about?

Access Radio - Providing a Voice for All

The Best Way to get your Voice on the Box

Bulletin Boards - How To Make the Most of Them!

 

Volunteer Support Organisations

Donate NZ - A great way to GIVE and RECEIVE

Inform, Inspire, Advocate - Introducing the NZFVWO

The Funding Information Service - Leaders in Funding Information

Looking to Volunteer or Looking for Volunteers?  Visit VolunteerNow!

Your Volunteer Voice - Volunteering New Zealand