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Research shows more comfort advocating
The latest biennial State of the Sector report is out, providing a treasure trove of data as to the wellbeing of the community and voluntary sector. Looking at it through a philanthropy lens, points of key interest are explored.
Funding in the era of AI
What can AI be used for? Does ChatGPT have the potential to create efficiencies in philanthropy and decrease the funding burden for communities? Honorary member Lani Evans explores more.
Communities still in need after storm events
Two months on from the flooding and cyclone events across the North Island, funders continue to meet regularly to share information about what they are seeing in their regions and where funding is most needed.
Shifting focus to medium-to-long term recovery
Yesterday's gathering of philanthropic and grantmaking funders made it evident that there is a shift from the immediate response to the medium-to-long term recovery.
Funding for Māori welcomed in cyclone response
Today’s gathering of philanthropic and grantmaking funders updated on the situation and their funding activity in Auckland, Tairāwhiti/Gisborne and the Hawke’s Bay.
Philanthropic trends for 2023 – abroad and at home
This article provides an overview from the ‘The 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2023’ report
Communities lead strong emergency response
The success of community-led responses, and the importance of cash were highlighted in a meeting of philanthropic funders and grantmakers today.
Massive volunteer contribution recognised
The ongoing heavy reliance on volunteers was highlighted in a meeting today of philanthropic and grantmaking funders.
Philanthropy mobilising in flood response
A meeting of about 50 philanthropic and grantmaking funders today highlighted community need they’re hearing.
Learning from responses to recent flooding and cyclone
Some points raised in a meeting of PNZ funder members and other attendees on 1 February 2023.
The importance of funding arts for Aotearoa New Zealand
A blog on the contribution that the arts makes to Aotearoa New Zealand as highlighted at a recent gathering of funders of the arts.
New Relationships and Event Manager for PNZ
We are delighted to announce that we have appointed Lynne Umbers as our new Relationships and Events manager.
Death, taxes and lasting legacies
A blog on Wills Month by Sue McCabe, Chief Executive of Philanthropy New Zealand | Tōpūtanga Tuku Aroha o Aotearoa
Good giving is good business
By Sue McCabe, Chief Executive, Philanthropy New Zealand | Tōpūtanga Tuku Aroha o Aotearoa. A guest editorial written for the JB Were Corporate Support Report, released July 2022
What’s on for funders in 2022
By Sue McCabe, Chief Executive, Philanthropy New Zealand | Tōpūtanga Tuku Aroha o Aotearoa.
A generous statistic on Giving Tuesday – increase in payroll giving
By Philanthropy New Zealand | Tо̄pūtanga Tuku Aroha o Aotearoa.
Looking at Giving Tuesday through the Covid lens
By Sue McCabe, Chief Executive, Philanthropy New Zealand | Tōpūtanga Tuku Aroha o Aotearoa.
Giving Tuesday can be viewed through a new lens this year due to what Aotearoa New Zealand has been through due to Covid-19.
Ki te Hoe – A Personal Perspective
By Ken Whitney, Board Chair of Philanthropy New Zealand, Tōpūtanga Tuku Aroha o Aotearoa