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.
  • Member story of the month! Read this story from Nikau Foundation - How Wellingtonians are making charitable gifts last forever - read the article here.

Kiwis step up generosity

01 Sept 2021

September is Wills Month, and I add my voice to Community Foundations to encourage Kiwis who can to include a provision in their estate so that their legacy includes making a difference to the community causes they care about...

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What will be your legacy?

29 Aug 2021

I am immensely proud about the tireless work Community Foundations do in partnership with caring people, families and businesses, to make their communities better not just now but forever...

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Thriving community philanthropy

15 Jun 2021

Right now, there is a real buzz about and a thirst for knowledge in new areas – impact investing, working with corporates exploring CSR, smart and enduring distribution models, strategic and flexible grant making, building enduring relationships to support Māori and wider community aspirations...

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What matters most in communities

11 May 2021

It is with a sense of excitement and privilege that I join the CFNZ team and I look forward to meeting with the whānau over the coming weeks ahead to hear what matters most to your people and your communities...

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New Executive Director Appointed

10 May 2021

The Board of Community Foundations of NZ are delighted to announce that Arron Perriam has been appointed as Executive Director...

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A brief guide to the philanthropic sector

14 Apr 2021

If you are unsure how the philanthropic sector in Aotearoa NZ is organised and works, you are in good company. It is a bit confusing, even for those of us who work in it...

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