Latest news
Latest in generosity news on topics of interest across New Zealand, in the media and from our regular and guest bloggers
- Read about Community Foundations in the September edition of Lawtalk, the NZ Law Society's magazine - read the article here
- Read the article on Community Foundations in Air NZ's Kia Ora magazine, September 2022 - read the article here
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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Ensuring sustainable income streams for charities
22 Mar 2021
While this has been a challenging year for any fundraiser, a revolution of sustainable fundraising has been quietly continuing to develop in communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. That revolution is managed endowment funds which are giving back to communities for the long-term...
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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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