Latest news
Latest in generosity news on topics of interest across New Zealand, in the media and from our regular and guest bloggers
- Purposely Podcast recently interviewed our CE, Eleanor Cater, about the increasingly crucial role of community foundations in communities: local energy tackling local issues - listen here.
- News article in The Post about women's giving: the quiet revolution - read the article here.
- Article in LawNews 'How lawyers and their clients can help the charitable sector' - read the article here.
- Member story of the month! Read this story about the resettlement of the historic $14.5m Bashford-Nicholls Trust into the care of Taranaki Foundation - read the article here.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way (to give back)
11 Sept 2023
For those who want to use their will to do good in a strategic and long-lasting way, the community foundation model is worth a look...
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Kiwis love to leave their legacy locally
28 Aug 2023
A rise in localism, coupled with a rise in will-making across the world, has seen a lift in the number of legacy gifts New Zealanders are leaving in their wills. Today, the New Zealand community foundations’ network has over 650 confirmed legacy gifts, all to be invested for the benefit of local communities...
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The first remarkable gift
02 Aug 2023
Our very first donor, Edna Brown, gave a remarkable gift which has sparked a multimillion-dollar network...
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Building strong communities
13 Jun 2023
Our management team attended Reconnect2023, the Community Foundations of Canada conference in Toronto earlier this month, set amongst great anticipation and palpable excitement, with 750 delegates from 21 nations...
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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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