An article in the UK press recently caught our attention, aligning as it did with comment in an earlier article on this site. The headline stated: “Charities at risk due to donors’ reluctance to cover ‘unexciting’ running costs.” Suspecting this to be the case in NZ, we searched online to Read more…
The Gift Trust recently published a blog post with the above title. “There are plenty of myths and misconceptions about ‘fundholding’ – a growing way of reducing the hoops community groups have to jump through to receive funding. As many of us who donate to good causes or who work Read more…
The JBWere Bequest Report 2025 was published on 26 February 2025. Its author is John McLeod who co-founded the JBWere Philanthropic Services trans-Tasman team. The Report can be downloaded here, but the main points are summarised below INTRODUCTION HEADLINE FIGURES KEY FINDINGS IMPACT OF BEQUESTS WHERE ARE PEOPLE LEAVING THEIR Read more…
Dr John Godfrey publishes a periodic blog, principally on fundraising matters. After an introduction, a recent blog starts: “The Third Sector in Aotearoa has significant size. It represents around 4% of GDP and about the same percent of the workforce. The workforce is larger than either Agriculture or Tourism, two Read more…
Vanessa Longley, YoungMinds Vanessa Longley I’m one of the few fundraisers I’ve ever met who knew what they wanted to do. I come from a family who had used their working career to try and change the world for the better, in areas such as nursing, social work and teaching. Read more…
Hubspot Asia Pacific have recently published a free report and resources in which, they say, they “share > Nonprofit marketing must-have content like user generated content, personalised campaigns and engaging social media challenges to maximise your audience impact> Case studies of successful nonprofit campaigns to inspire you – like #GivingTuesday Read more…
The following information has been received from the Fundraising Institute of NZ 6 September 2022: “Notification to all Charities with donors who use Mastercard to contribute regular recurring gifts. Mastercard has announced changes to the requirements on charities who receive recurring donation payments via their Mastercard credit or debit Read more…
Auckland Foundation granting rounds opened15 August, and will close on 2nd September Are you or your organisation looking for financial support? Head over to the Foundation website to see if you reach the eligibility requirements of the various funds. Auckland Foundation run a number of contestable grant rounds every year, Read more…
Recommendations from the recent Charities Act Review could mean registered charities with operating expenses over $140,000 per year will be required to disclose information about the reserves they hold,
Updated: March 2022 In the current climate funding is difficult and charities are often in competition with each other for the relatively limited funding available. Sources you could consider include: GENEROSITY NEW ZEALAND. Formerly FUNDVIEW, a a subscription service, which was often available free through a local public library. Generosity New Read more…
We recently came across a Kiwi-led social enterprise offering a digital service that provides a quick and effortless way for your donors to access donation rebate funds. Although we have no personal experience with the service offered, we feel it may be worth at least investigating! “Through Supergenerous, your donors Read more…
Thanks to Barry Baker of Grant Thornton who has provided information about a new guide entitled “Your Guide to creating a Plain English NFP Reserves Policy” Not for Profit organisations need reserves to fund organisational change and improvements, and to provide a buffer for potential events that will adversely affect Read more…