Latest news
Latest in generosity news on topics of interest across New Zealand, in the media and from our regular and guest bloggers
- Feature of the month. Read about one of the changemaking leaders of a local Community Foundation - Josh Hickford, CFNZ Trustee and CEO of Taranaki Foundation - read the article here
- Read about Community Foundations in Lawtalk, the NZ Law Society's magazine - read the article here
- Read the article on Community Foundations in Air NZ's Kia Ora magazine - read the article here
Community Foundations and the NZ funding landscape
27 Mar 2023
We often get asked how community funding in Aotearoa NZ works, and it’s easy to see why, it’s complex...
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Celebrating community philanthropy
08 Mar 2023
As Patron of Community Foundations, I’m glad to have this opportunity to acknowledge the work that you do to support New Zealanders and communities across the country...
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Cyclone Gabrielle response and recovery
21 Feb 2023
Community Foundations can play a central role in communities at times of disaster. Initially, they can help with disaster-response and they step in to help the community recover for the long-term...
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Responding in times of emergencies
14 Feb 2023
If you are wondering how to best help those impacted by cyclone Gabrielle, or the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, here are some considerations based upon our experience and global best practice....
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Collaboration, communication and clarity
30 Jan 2023
A new year brings new opportunities, change, challenges and success so it’s timely to consider, as community foundations set up for the new year, three top tips for philanthropic success: collaboration, communication, and clarity...
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Give and get your tax back
26 Jan 2023
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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