Latest news
Latest in generosity news on topics of interest across New Zealand, in the media and from our regular and guest bloggers
- News article in The Post about Kiwis intentionally shaping their legacies - 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.
Building back better
24 Feb 2021
Our second five-year strategic term is now underway, which has an endowment fund target of $80 million by 2025. We are on track to disburse close to $1 million per annum from next year...
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Business giving making a real difference
12 Feb 2021
If there is something we have seen growth in lately it’s been the interest of businesses in giving back to their communities in a meaningful way...
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Making Trust funds work for community
11 Jan 2021
Changes to the Trusts Act have highlighted the need for community funds to be put to better use..
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Celebrating our people
21 Dec 2020
Fresh from our national conference last month I had been reflecting on this year and the stellar people working in our sector, when I saw that one of our new managers to the network has just won a ‘Kiwibank Local Hero’ award..
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Making a real difference through leadership
08 Dec 2020
I am so proud to have joined the Community Foundations of NZ (CFNZ) Board as a Trustee, principally because of the wonderful work that CFNZ and its member Community Foundations are doing to help New Zealanders strengthen their communities and change lives...
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Meaningful corporate giving
19 Oct 2020
In recent years, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a higher priority for companies as they recognise the numerous benefits to their businesses, employees and communities...
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