The Tanck Blog
Politics, policy, campaigns and advocacy.
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How can I change people’s minds on an issue?
With The Voice front and centre in the philanthropic and community foundations space, we need to consider how we work with people to change their minds on this issue or any other.
Where there is a will (to spend money), there is a way.
Neil Pharaoh delves into the power of political will and how stakeholders shape spending decisions. A timely reminder to build momentum, map stakeholders, and strategise for long-term success.
Policy and Charity Advocacy
Community Foundations have a unique role in being able to convene smaller organisations, to help them uplift, engage and connect to election cycles. Neil Pharaoh discusses.
The lowdown on political parties
With winter recess almost upon us, and Federal Parliamentarians preparing for their electorate return after the budget, another key highlight of the political season begins: Labor’s National Conference and Liberal’s Federal Council.
Happenings on the Hill – Budget Edition
Neil Pharaoh dives into your options, challenges, and opportunities from the recent Australian Federal Budget.
What next on government engagement?
As we say goodbye to Pro Bono News, we move into an interesting political landscape in Australia: with almost wall-to-wall Labor governments, it raises new and different challenges for our sector.
Should you include economic modelling in your pitch to government?
Economic modelling can come with a hefty price tag. Neil Pharaoh examines whether it's worthwhile in your government engagement activities.
Embedding gender equity in government engagement
Now is the time to consider how gender equity fits into your government engagement strategy. Ellen McLoughlin and Emma Nightingale discuss some points to consider.
Where to for civil society in the next five years?
Neil Pharaoh recently did a radio interview on civil society, and it got him thinking: What will be the future of civil society on its current trajectory?