Latest news
Latest in generosity news on topics of interest across New Zealand, in the media and from our regular and guest bloggers
- Listen to Dr Claire Routley interviewed on National Radio about shaping personal legacies and community foundations - listen to the interview here
- Research shows how a simple legal conversation can change the world - read our article in the September 2023 edition of NZ Law Society Magazine Lawtalk - read the article here
- Kiwi generosity is shifting towards local legacies - read the article here
Measuring what matters
23 Apr 2024
Recently I attended a community sector webinar where a community leader expressed frustration at not being able to afford an ‘impact report’. The resulting discussion exposed the pressure community organisations are feeling to prove their impact through what can be costly consultant reports...
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The power of collective women's giving
08 Mar 2024
Giving circles offer immense opportunities to empower new types of giving, and across the planet we see them empowering women’s giving, in particular...
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Giving while you’re living is 33.333333% better
02 Feb 2024
Now is a great time of year to consider giving goals, as donations made now are eligible for a 33.3% tax credit this year, up to the amount of tax you pay...
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The energy of local changemakers
25 Jan 2024
Funding into communities is important, but what if unlocking local energy is our most powerful resource of all, enabling us to embark on the transformational work and empowerment that our communities need?
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Waikato, more than a river runs through it.
15 Dec 2023
Recently Arron Perriam Executive Director at Community Foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand, visited the team at Momentum Waikato Community Foundation. The agenda for the day was to get a glimpse of the incredible examples of community building in Waikato.
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Giving smarter this silly season
07 Nov 2023
The festive season can be a tough time for the most marginalised in local communities and local generosity and care can make a real difference ...
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