December 19, 2018
Longer term contracts, funding the full costs of services, less onerous reporting requirements, flexibility to try new things, and the ability to work with families and whānau more holistically were among the community sector’s key… Read more »
November 21, 2018
On #GivingTuesday, Kiwis can give themselves both a congratulatory pat on the back and a gentle push to do more. #GivingTuesday, on Tuesday November 27, is a global movement that celebrates giving of all… Read more »
November 15, 2018
After 45 years of running open grant application rounds the Todd Foundation is now pro-actively seeking funding partners to create sustainable, long-term social change. When the Todd Foundation staff and board got together for their… Read more »
November 1, 2018
We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Philanthropy New Zealand’s new Chief Executive, Sue McCabe. Sue will be joining our Wellington-based team from the end of November. Sue has a diverse professional… Read more »
October 18, 2018
The redevelopment of a community funding strategy that supports Council vision and targets where need is greatest has been a big focus of the Hutt City Council’s Community Funding team. Philanthropy News spoke to Melanie… Read more »
September 26, 2018
Philanthropic Advisor Michelle Wanwimolruk discusses the strategy development for the Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation and how the foundation is making a difference through law. What is ‘strategy’ anyway? Strategy has become one of the… Read more »
September 9, 2018
Philanthropy New Zealand’s Chief Executive, Tony Paine is resigning, effective mid-October. Board chair Sandra Kai Fong said Tony has done a fantastic job leading Philanthropy New Zealand and has continued to grow the organisation as… Read more »
August 23, 2018
Every two years the philanthropic and grantmaking sector comes together for our only national gathering, the Philanthropy Summit. The next Philanthropy Summit is 15 – 17 May, 2019 in Wellington, New Zealand. The three-day Summit… Read more »
August 2, 2018
The role of young people in philanthropy, grantmaking, and socially-minded entrepreneurship is critical. They are the next generation sitting around the tables of family foundations; the designers of new business models that have social contribution… Read more »
July 18, 2018
After six years as General Manager of Spark Foundation, Lynne Le Gros is returning to the corporate arm of Spark. We’ve asked her a few questions about her time leading one the country’s largest corporate foundations (and… Read more »