Latest news
Latest in generosity news on topics of interest across New Zealand, in the media and from our regular and guest bloggers
- New Giving in Aotearoa NZ - Bequests research out now - read the research here.
- Eleanor Cater was interviewed on Radio New Zealand's Checkpoint about gifts in wills research and how impactful these gifts are for charities and communities - listen to the interview here.
- Read our recent article in New Zealand Property Lawyer about professional advisor practice and the conversation gap - read the article here.
- Read about our 2026 National Conference - September 13-15 - in international philanthropy Alliance Magazine - read the article here.
- Member story of the month! Read this story from Nikau Foundation - How Wellingtonians are making charitable gifts last forever - read the article here.
Acting as responsive funders
02 Aug 2022
At Acorn Foundation right now, we are deep into our annual distributions process that enables us to honour our donors’ wishes and to support the aspirations of the Western Bay of Plenty...
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What does philanthropic leadership look like in NZ?
22 Jun 2022
Q&A with Ambassador Sir Stephen Tindall - "I’ve always subscribed to servant leadership, which is best described as a leader that works bottom up supporting everyone in the organisation, rather than a “command and control” top down style"...
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Fanning the flames of giving
07 Jun 2022
Can we fan the flames – can philanthropic giving be doubled in New Zealand? We are on the cusp of the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in modern history, and we have an unparalleled opportunity to use our rising wealth to increase giving to those who need it most...
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Reflections on our national hui
23 May 2022
If our May 2022 conference was indeed a litmus test, then I think the test result was a resounding ‘positive test’ that overall our CFNZ membership network is grounded in a very healthy organisational culture...
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New Patron appointed
18 May 2022
Community Foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand are thrilled to announce that Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand, has been appointed as Patron for our work.
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Creating rewarding giving experiences
16 May 2022
As Community Foundations, there are challenges to being the connector between donor and community organisation. It can even feel one-step removed at times. The benefits though, come from walking alongside people to realise their giving aspirations, and even playing a part informing them...
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