Philanthropy and society
Progress is possible, but it can also be undone
What the extraordinary reduction in global poverty, and Australia's movement in the other direction, asks of philanthropy.
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Funding strategy built on good partnerships.
Good Partnerships helps Australian not-for-profits tell their story, connect with aligned funders and build sustainable grants programs.
Strategic advice.
Strong applications.
Sustainable growth.
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Your purpose
Understand your organisation, ambitions and what must change.
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Funding strategy
Build the case, find aligned funders and create a practical plan.
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Lasting impact
Secure support and build relationships beyond one grant.
A practical partner
The connection between your program and the right funder.
Some organisations are drowning in grant data without a clear path to a compelling case. Others have genuinely fundable projects but cannot find the funders whose priorities align with their work.
I work in the space between the funder and the program, sifting through opportunities, translating what your organisation does into something funders recognise as their own mission, and connecting the two.
"I work in the space between the funder and the program."
How I can help
Advice and delivery, shaped around your organisation.
Engage Good Partnerships for consistent embedded support, extra capacity, professional development or a focused piece of work.
$990 ex GST per day
Minimum one month, one day per week
Ongoing Support
I join your team each week to develop your grant strategy, build a reliable application pipeline and put the processes in place for a grants program that lasts.
$990 ex GST per day
Minimum one month, one day per week
Capacity Fill
Experienced extra capacity when your team is stretched, a key person is away or important deadlines have landed at the wrong moment.
$2,800 ex GST
20 hours over six months
Mentoring & Training
Ten one-on-one sessions, ongoing phone support and practical resources to develop a capable, confident and independent grants officer.
$170 ex GST per hour
Flexible, experienced assistance
Hourly Support
Project outlines, grant and tender writing, and objective advice on alignment, stakeholder management and donor stewardship when you need it.
Documentation
The right document can open the door.
Foundational materials that make every funder conversation easier and give your team consistent language.
Key Messages document
A clear, consistent articulation of your work, impact and funding needs. It is the foundation for every application.
$4,000 ex GST
Two-page project profile
A compelling funder-ready summary of one project for introductions, meetings and early conversations.
$2,500 ex GST
Case for Support
A 10-page case for philanthropic or major-donor investment in a capital campaign or significant program.
From $13,000 ex GST
The lead engagement
A grants program built to last.
Ongoing Support begins by stabilising revenue, then makes your grant-seeking more targeted, efficient and effective.
Once the strategy is embedded, you decide what comes next. I can help recruit and transition to a permanent staff member, or continue as your grants partner.
Five foundations of a sustainable grants program
Leadership
Build buy-in at every level so the program has the internal champions it needs.
Funding priorities
Clarify what needs funding and create reusable project templates and key messages.
Partners
Identify funders whose priorities genuinely align with your work.
Communication
Tell your story in applications that give funders every reason to say yes.
Sustainability
Create robust processes, a live pipeline and active funder stewardship.
15
years in grants and fundraising
Hundreds
of successful grants and tenders
Millions
secured in philanthropic income
Australia-wide
support from my base in Melbourne
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About Craig Hunter
Senior experience, personally invested.
I founded Good Partnerships to help not-for-profits tell their story well and build genuine relationships with funders who share their values.
I bring 15 years of senior grants and fundraising experience to your team, developing strategy, writing applications and building a pipeline of relationships that lasts beyond any single grant. You work directly with the person developing the strategy and doing the work.
Based in Melbourne, I work with organisations across Australia.
Ideas and perspective
Good funding starts with understanding the world around us.
Reflections on philanthropy, social change and how not-for-profits can be ready for the right opportunities.
Funding strategy
Why mid-sized charities should be ready
Philanthropy may not be the largest slice of income, but it can be the lever that strengthens credibility, partnerships and sustainability.
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Have an opportunity, an idea or a funding challenge?
Tell me what you are working towards. We can discuss what you need and whether Good Partnerships is the right fit.
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0432 409 114