events AND Training
Understanding Money and Financial Health: the Role of the Treasurer
A timely development opportunity to hear from experienced Treasurers. Useful for aspiring Board members, new and experienced Treasurers and for everyone who wants to understand more about the financial governance of their organisation. Topics will include an introduction and explanation of the Treasurer role for new board members, what to expect, succession planning, handy tools and systems.
Event: Understanding the Money and Financial Health: the Role of the Treasurer
When: Thursday 19th June 12pm-1pm
Who for? All PNZ members and non-members
Cost: free for PNZ members, $50+gst for non members
RSVP: via Humanitix, here
Women and the budget 2025
A diverse panel of experts discusses what the 2025 budget means for women and girls in Aotearoa.
Event: Women and the Budget 2025
When: Tuesday May 27th, 10am-11am
Who for? All PNZ members and non-members
Cost: free for PNZ members, $50+gst for non members
RSVP: via Humanitix here
Post-budget 2025 webinar with sir bill english
Join us for a discussion between Sir Bill English and PNZ CE Rahul Watson-Govindan about the 2025 budget.
There will be time for Q + A!
Event: post-budget webinar with Sir Bill English
When: Monday May 26th, 11am-12pm
Who for? All funder members and Friends of Philanthropy
Cost: free for PNZ members
RSVP: email gin@philanthropy.org.nz
Cost-effective solutions with Ministry for Culture and Heritage and Arts Access Aotearoa
Arts Access Aotearoa and the Ministry for Culture and Heritage are joining us for an uplifting webinar to share the report that was released after the very successful funding project in creative spaces. Read more about the report here.
This event will demonstrate how funding into creative spaces and methods is a cost-effective way to see huge and long-lasting impact in our most vulnerable communities.
Register for this event via Humanitix here.
Event: cost-effective solutions with MCH and AAA
When: Thursday May 29th, 10am-11:30am
Who for? All funder members and Friends of Philanthropy
RSVP: via Humanitix here.
Cost: free for all PNZ funder members and Friends of Philanthropy
A meeting with Chloe Swarbrick
On Friday 13th June, Green Party Co-leader Chloe Swarbrick will be joining PNZ funder members in Auckland for lunch and an opportunity to talk and share ideas. Chloe will be welcomed to discuss her thoughts on the budget, tax, supporting philanthropy, Auckland-based issues, and look toward 2026.
For more information please email gin@philanthropy.org.nz
Date: On demand
Time: On demand
Governance training
PNZ is partnering with the Institute of Directors to provide their non-profit governance training at a 20% discount to PNZ members. There is an online self-paced option available.
Please contact info@philanthropy.org.nz to register your interest.
Date: On demand
Time: On demand
FUNDERS’ NETWORK MEETINGs
We hold regular Funders’ Network meetings to bring together grantmakers and other funders from the region to compare notes, share experiences, discuss pertinent topics and find collaboration points. These are open to PNZ funder members and is an opportunity to connect and stay updated on developments affecting giving in the region.
For more information please email gin@philanthropy.org.nz
Tiriti o Waitangi and Grantmaking webinar
Purchase this three-part webinar series on Tiriti o Waitangi and Grantmaking tailored specifically for those working in funding. Facilitated by Sacha McMeeking this training is designed to be particularly helpful for funders who want to improve their knowledge of the Treaty and explore its implications. Purchase the recordings and watch in your own time.
Price: Philanthropy NZ members: $150 + GST. Non members: $195 + GST
Funder members only.
Please contact info@philanthropy.org.nz to register your interest.
Past events
webinar with Sebastian Gehricke from Otago University's Climate and Energy Finance Group
PNZ is hosting Sebastian Gehricke from Otago University's Climate and Energy Finance Group for a morning webinar.
Sebastian will discuss:
Cultural perspectives on finance sustainability
The work of the CEFG
The impact of Aotearoa's climate disclosure standards
There will be a Q and A at the end of the session.
The Philanthropy Conference 2023 Uniquely Aotearoa New Zealand
The 2023 conference brought together funders and grantmakers from across Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas who reconnected, shared knowledge, celebrated achievements and collaborated. Our Uniquely Aotearoa New Zealand theme acknowledged the role that our bicultural foundation, and multicultural society play in our giving. It had a strong focus on climate action and preparing for and helping communities to recover from disasters.
Speaker presentations are available on members hub. If you came to The Philanthropy Conference 2023 but are not currently a member, you can email gin@philanthropy.org.nz to access these presentations.
Special funder session with Vu Le
The amazing Vu Le, writer of the NonprofitAF.com blog and former executive director of Rainier Valley Corps (RVC), returns to Aotearoa New Zealand and PNZ will be hosting a funder session with him in Auckland.
This session is targeted at funder conversations and is a more intimate opportunity to hear from Vu Le and share reflections. Vu will inspire and challenge funders with what they can do less and more of to support community impact.
Read the full description of this event here.
Discussion session for PNZ funders on Trusts Act and restriction on trustee delegation
Legal specialists are available to speak with PNZ funder members about how a restriction in the Trusts Act 2019 may impact grantmaking and funding approaches, hear views on potential fixes that could work for the sector, and discuss next steps.
Decarbonising transport and philanthropy event
Hear from speakers including Paul Winton (1point5 Project), Bill Murphy (Purpose Capital), Roy O’Hara (Zilch) and EECA and then join a timely discussion on transport, climate change, and the difference your funding can make. Chairing the session will be Derek Caudwell, Trust Manager of Trust Horizon.
Philanthropy New Zealand in association with the Climate Action Funders’ Network present this important opportunity to explore current innovations, gaps and equity approaches in transport initiatives that benefit communities.