December 5, 2019
New Zealand, like many counties, experiences a wide range of disasters and tragedies. In recent times, these have included major earthquakes, floods, fires and a terrorist shooting. Major events will continue to occur, and many… Read more »
December 3, 2019
Philanthropy New Zealand is continuing to lobby for the implementation of an imputation credit refund scheme for charities who invest in New Zealand companies. Chief Executive Sue McCabe says, “we surveyed members and found there… Read more »
November 28, 2019
By Sue McCabe, Chief Executive of Philanthropy New Zealand Giving Tuesday, on December 3, is a global day that celebrates generosity. Kiwis are good at giving. A Charities Aid Foundation assessment of global generosity released… Read more »
November 27, 2019
An update from the Youth Funding sector. This 90 minute session will look at four exciting projects currently happening in the youth funding sector. Zoom in from your desks or home offices and join the… Read more »
November 22, 2019
Written by Sue McCabe, Chief Executive, Philanthropy NZ The generosity of New Zealanders has once again been highlighted by a fundraising campaign that’s raised just over $380m for research and innovation in New Zealand.… Read more »
November 20, 2019
Due by noon, Wednesday 11 December 2019 We are looking for two – seven passionate young people under the age of 30 working in the philanthropy space to come join the Youth Advisory Group (YAG)… Read more »
November 14, 2019
TECT is a community-focused trust, providing support for local initiatives, facilities and events that bring vibrancy, connectedness, growth and economic benefits to the Western Bay of Plenty region. One outcome TECT hopes to achieve… Read more »
November 13, 2019
What does due diligence, objectivity and community led development look like for funding and governance in a local government setting?Join this conversation on the challenges facing local government funders in the current environment with these… Read more »
November 8, 2019
A stocktake of funding has identified that $35m in philanthropic funds went to environmental causes in the 2017-2018 year. Philanthropy New Zealand’s Stocktake of Environmental Funding identified 102 philanthropic and grant making organisations that funded… Read more »
November 8, 2019
Wellington Community Trust has committed $2.1 million to their recently created regional Climate Fund. While no firm decisions have been made yet on how the fund will be distributed, the key focus areas for the… Read more »