Latest news
Latest in generosity news on topics of interest across New Zealand, in the media and from our regular and guest bloggers
- Purposely Podcast recently interviewed our CE, Eleanor Cater, about the increasingly crucial role of community foundations in communities: local energy tackling local issues - listen here.
- News article in The Post about women's giving: the quiet revolution - read the article here.
- Article in LawNews 'How lawyers and their clients can help the charitable sector' - read the article here.
- Member story of the month! Read this story about the resettlement of the historic $14.5m Bashford-Nicholls Trust into the care of Taranaki Foundation - read the article here.
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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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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Giving while you’re living is 33.333333% better
02 Feb 2024
Now is a great time of year to consider giving goals, as donations made now are eligible for a 33.3% tax credit this year, up to the amount of tax you pay...
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The energy of local changemakers
25 Jan 2024
Funding into communities is important, but what if unlocking local energy is our most powerful resource of all, enabling us to embark on the transformational work and empowerment that our communities need?
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