Navigating Cyclone Gabrielle recovery and reflections on philanthropic partnerships
Funding our planets future philanthropy news Issue 91
Climate change is the sole focus of this edition of Philanthropy News. We are delighted to share with you 11 unique articles highlighting not just the urgency of addressing climate change but also the amazing mahi happening by many in the philanthropy sector in Aotearoa New Zealand to combat it.
Collaborative funding best way forward to prepare communities to weather storms
Find out how working together and pooling resources can make a huge difference in helping communities prepare for and recover from disasters.
Philanthropy New Zealand Acknowledges Communities’ Response Post-Cyclone Gabrielle
On the first anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle, we acknowledge the role that philanthropy and grantmakers, together with community organisations, play in providing essential support to those affected.
Critical considerations for leadership teams when preparing for disasters
If you’re a local or regional community grantmaker or philanthropic funder, here are some crunchy questions to kickstart your readiness conversations.
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.
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.