Latest news
Latest in generosity news on topics of interest across New Zealand, in the media and from our regular and guest bloggers
- Listen to Dr Claire Routley interviewed on National Radio about shaping personal legacies and community foundations - listen to the interview here
- Research shows how a simple legal conversation can change the world - read our article in the September 2023 edition of NZ Law Society Magazine Lawtalk - read the article here
- Kiwi generosity is shifting towards local legacies - read the article here
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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The smarter way to give something back
06 May 2022
For those who want to do good in a strategic and long-lasting way, the Community Foundation model is worth a look...
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The fastest growing form of philanthropy
31 Mar 2022
The greatest inter-generational transfer of wealth in human history is currently underway, which is estimated to be around $1.1t across New Zealand over the next 20 years...
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A new way of thinking
10 Feb 2022
White Paper just released. The charity sector is changing and communities are looking for smarter ways to manage community funds. Generous locals are looking for an easy way to leave a personal local legacy. Having an all-encompassing, well-governed structure for communities, simply makes a lot of sense...
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Streamlining for impact
08 Feb 2022
For Community Foundations, our end game is impact. As foundations, we have a kaitiaki role for our communities; it is our job to identify the areas in which our support is most needed, to fund in ways that have the most benefit to community organisations and ensure we can remain a reliable funding stream...
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10 reasons to give through your local Community Foundation
06 Jan 2022
I was asked recently why is it better to give through a Community Foundation rather than giving directly to charity? It’s a good question. We don’t say it’s ‘better’... but it's certainly different. Here are the top 10 reasons we hear...
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