Tuesday sees the treasurer step up to present his 2022 budget, with the Opposition presenting a budget reply later in the week. Neil Pharaoh examines the process of getting to budget night.

Neil makes the case for NFPs to call it quits with their post-budget media releases.

Aim to make your meeting with an MP or Minister a positive and memorable experience. Spend less time on lengthy documents and more time on how you will create a unique impression, writes Neil.

A government tender hits your desk, what do you do next? How do you best leverage relationships and engagements to help position for a competitive tender? Neil shares some advice.

The Age ran a story recently about Scott Morrison’s favourite charity getting $8.1 million in Federal funding. Neil dives into some key points from this article, and explains how you can secure funding in a similar way.

Neil tackles the charity overhead debate and asks if you want money from government, what percentage you should be investing to get it and keep it.

These are five key issues management need to consider when actively seeking government funding.

Neil looks at the spin, the substance and the impact of Tuesday's Federal budget for the social purpose sector.

The social sector is uniquely positioned to take a medium to long term view on issues - and we need to start raising discussions ahead of the curve.