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Latest in generosity news on topics of interest across New Zealand, in the media and from our regular and guest bloggers
- "The Great Wealth Transfer is our opportunity to do things differently" - read this recent article published in the New Zealand Law Society's Property Lawyer magazine - read the article here
- Community foundations have great potential to empower communities from within - read our recent blog published by Alliance Magazine - read the article here
- Member story of the month! Read this article in The NZ Herald about the Western Bay of Plenty's community foundation, Acorn Foundation, and their record distributions into their community - $3.2m this financial year, and mostly generated from gifts in wills - read the article here
A love of the outdoors sparks legacy gift
13 Aug 2024
The late Gwenda Martin will be remembered for many things. For her passion for the outdoors, her many creative pursuits and political activism, hands-on teaching style and for Taihoa; the Orongorongo Valley hut she built from scratch with her Onslow College students over 50 years ago.
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Improving philanthropy through a series of moments
12 Aug 2024
"Philanthropy is having a moment". This seemed a teaser by CE Maree Sidey and a taste of what was to come at the Philanthropy Australia conference in Adelaide, shining sunlight on traditional norms of philanthropy and exploring ways to improve practice through shifting perspectives...
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Top tips for leaving a charitable gift in your will
01 Aug 2024
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa. Giving gifts in your will is a sensible way to ensure your legacy remains after you pass....
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Building an asset for Southland
05 Jun 2024
May 30th marked a milestone for Southland, New Zealand, as the community launched its very own community foundation, as a means to provide the infrastructure for locals to give in a long-term, strategic way. The launch, held at the Chamber of Commerce in Invercargill, was the culmination of two years of planning...
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Measuring what matters
23 Apr 2024
Recently I attended a community sector webinar where a community leader expressed frustration at not being able to afford an ‘impact report’. The resulting discussion exposed the pressure community organisations are feeling to prove their impact through what can be costly consultant reports...
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The power of collective women's giving
08 Mar 2024
Giving circles offer immense opportunities to empower new types of giving, and across the planet we see them empowering women’s giving, in particular...
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