Barbara Brangan
Strategic Grants Specialist
Passionate about improving lives, Barbara specialises in helping social impact organisations consistently secure grants, tenders, and strategic funding proposals in competitive environments.
Barbara works with Boards, CEOs, and senior teams to strengthen funding decisions, positioning, and organisational confidence for important funding opportunities.
Barbara has contributed to over $55m in successful grant, tender, and strategic funding outcomes across areas including aged care, housing and homelessness, mental health, family violence, refugee employment, and community health. With a trauma-informed approach, thanks to her training with Gabor Maté, Barbara brings profound empathy to all services.
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Capabilities
Philanthropy, grantmaking and impact investing
- grant program design
Fundraising and partnerships
- fundraising strategy
- implementation support
- case for Support writing/review/advisory
- grants/awards/tender writing
Qualifications and recognition
Finalist in the Australian Small Business Champions (2024)
Member of Impact100 Sydney Community (Pro bono Grant Writing Support)
The Funding Network Australia (Pro bono Grant Mentoring)
We found a true ally in Barbara.
Barbara's expertise extended beyond just words on paper; she delved deep into understanding the unique challenges faced by families dealing with domestic and family violence, aligning with opportunities and crafting grant proposals that resonated with the heart of our mission. RizeUp wholeheartedly recommends Barbara's services because she isn't just a grant writer; she has become a valued advocate for the cause.
Carolyn McCall,
Board Member, RizeUp
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