events AND Training
Date: Tuesday 16th August - Tuesday 18th October
Time: 11-12:30pm
Funding Fundamentals course to support great giving
Looking to gain an understanding of giving in Aotearoa New Zealand; your role in it; and access tips and tools to maximise your impact as a funding advisor or philanthropist?
Philanthropy New Zealand Tōpūtanga Tuku Aroha o Aotearoa has contracted giving expert Dr Christina Howard to lead the development of a new professional development programme designed for those new or recent to the sector. People growing their practice, or more experienced hands wanting a refresh and update on latest trends and best practice may also find the course useful.
Check out more about this course and register here.
PNZ FUNDER network gathering
For the first time in a long while, we are having a face-to-face gathering for our funder members!
If you are a PNZ funder member join us for specific sessions focussed on education and climate action (November 2nd), and arts, youth, Māori aspirations and family philanthropy (November 3rd). These sessions will be hosted in Takapuna and Auckland City.
Those attending the Funding Fundamentals workshop on the 2nd November (10-3pm) may wish to stay on in Auckland for the sessions on the 3rd!
Contact wiebke@philanthropy.org.nz to register your interest and for a full description of the sessions.
Governance training
PNZ is partnering with the Institute of Directors to provide their non-profit governance training (with Jo Cribb) at a 20% discount to PNZ members. There is an online self-paced option available and a face to face option is likely to be held in November based on demand. Please contact steff@philanthropy.org.nz to register your interest.
Date: On demand
Time: On demand
Tiriti o Waitangi and Grantmaking webinar
Purchase this three-part webinar series on Tiriti o Waitangi and Grantmaking tailored specifically for those working in funding. Facilitated by Sacha McMeeking this training is designed to be particularly helpful for funders who want to improve their knowledge of the Treaty and explore its implications. Purchase the recordings and watch in your own time – email wiebke@philanthropy.org.nz for more details.
Price: Philanthropy NZ members: $150 + GST. Non members: $195 + GST
Funder members only.
Note: Some members have mentioned they have registered only once but will be watching the webinar as a group. If you are a group of 3 or more please consider giving a greater contribution.
Click here for PNZ's 2022 Calendar of events and training
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PAST events
Discussion session for PNZ funders on Trusts Act and restriction on trustee delegation
Legal specialists are available to speak with PNZ funder members about how a restriction in the Trusts Act 2019 may impact grantmaking and funding approaches, hear views on potential fixes that could work for the sector, and discuss next steps. If you would like to join this session or for more information please contact info@philanthropy.org.nz
Date: Friday 19th August
Time: 1-2pm
Auckland Funders’ Network
Join us for the first face-to-face Auckland Funders' Network hosted by Hugh Green Foundation. The network brings together grantmakers and other funders from the region to compare notes, share experiences, discuss pertinent topics and find collaboration points. This is an opportunity to connect face-to-face and stay updated on developments affecting giving in the region. We would love to see you there! More details to come but in the meantime if you have any questions please contact steff@philanthropy.org.nz
Date: Thursday 18th August
Time: 4-6pm
Decarbonising transport and philanthropy event
Hear from speakers including Paul Winton (1point5 Project), Bill Murphy (Purpose Capital), Roy O’Hara (Zilch) and EECA and then join a timely discussion on transport, climate change, and the difference your funding can make. Chairing the session will be Derek Caudwell, Trust Manager of Trust Horizon.
Philanthropy New Zealand in association with the Climate Action Funders’ Network present this important opportunity to explore current innovations, gaps and equity approaches in transport initiatives that benefit communities.
This event is open to PNZ and Impact Investing Network members. Please register and add to your calendar here.
Date: Wednesday 27th July
Time: 10:30-12pm
YOUTH Funders’ Network
Join co-chairs Lani Evans of Te Rourou, Vodafone Aotearoa Foundation and Jenn Chowaniec of Wayne Francis Charitable Trust as they facilitate a panel discussion with youth in philanthropy. You can register here.
Date: Wednesday 20th July
Time: 1-2:30pm
About the speakers:
Laura O’Connell Rapira (they/she/ia) is a takatāpui human from the lands of Te Ātiawa, Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Whakaue and Ngāruahine as well as Counties Kerry and Clare in Ireland. Laura is the Executive Director of Movement Building at the Foundation for Young Australians and prior to that was the Director of ActionStation. Laura is also the Kaiwhakahaere of the Youth Movement Fund Aotearoa and serves on the board of JustSpeak.
Caitlyn Fogarty has been a Trustee since 2008 and Executive Officer of the Fogarty Foundation since 2018. She worked closely with the Fogarty EDvance Program following her teaching experience and commercial studies. As Executive Director, Caitlyn supports the Foundation’s partners and connecting programs. Caitlyn enjoys speaking and presenting at a range of events, proudly sharing the impact of the Fogarty Foundation.
Post-Government Budget insights webinar
Join us to hear analysis of the Government Budget relevant to philanthropists and grantmakers.
During this webinar Head of Investment Strategy at Macquarie Michael Gray will dissect aspects of the Government Budget of interest to funders, placing them in the context of the global and domestic economic environment and trends. From insight around investments through to implications for the community need, this will be an informative session with space for you to ask your questions.
Date: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Time: 10-11am
This event is open to all types of members. Please email wiebke@philanthropy.org.nz to RSVP
Making Net Zero a Reality: driving down emissions in investment portfolios webinar
Asset owners (including trustees) and other organisational leaders have a crucial role to play in harnessing the power of investment for climate action. Previous research has shown widespread interest in taking steps towards net zero but has also showed that more information and support is needed. PNZ are pleased to host Barry Coates, CEO of the charity Mindful Money in this webinar on taking steps to drive down emissions in investment portfolios. This session is open to anyone but has been prepared with trusts and foundations in mind.
Date: Tuesday 24th May 2022
Time: 10-11am
Click here to register for this event and add to your calendar.
Local Government Funders' Network
Join other local authority funders for this Philanthropy New Zealand Zoom meeting to connect, share information and discuss common issues such as:
funding expos and collaboration,
matching funding,
and the Covid recovery and what councils are doing to prioritise funding for this.
The meeting will be co-chaired by Paul Prestidge, Nelson City Council and Sandra Larsen, Hamilton City Council.
While PNZ networks are usually for PNZ members only as a member benefit, this meeting will include both PNZ members and non-members to ensure a wide cross-section of local government organisations across the country. PNZ Relationships and Events Manager, Stephanie Kemp, will speak briefly to the benefits of membership within the meeting.
When: Thursday 5 May 10-11am
This meeting will be on Zoom.
Please email wiebke@philanthropy.org.nz to find out more or to RSVP
Wellington Funders’ Network meeting
Purpose: The Wellington Funders’ Network brings together grantmakers and other funders from the region to compare notes, share experiences, discuss pertinent topics and find collaboration points. This is an opportunity to connect and stay updated on developments affecting giving in the region.
Audience: Open to PNZ funder members in the Wellington region.
Date: Monday 21st March 2022
Time: 11 – 12 pm
Format: Zoom
Annual general meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Philanthropy New Zealand | Tōpūtanga Tuku Aroha o Aotearoa is to be held on Zoom at 3pm on Thursday 2nd December 2021.
Members welcome. Please let info@philanthropy.org.nz know if you are interested in coming and we will send you more information.
member spotlight
Our October Member Spotlight features Te Pūoho Katene (Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Whātua) from Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trust. Te Pūoho is talking about a new Social Return on Investment report being released in October, evaluating the impact of his Trust’s 4-year investment into Te Kete Aronui: a tikanga-based literacy and numeracy programme delivered in partnership with Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency throughout the North Island. This session will be of interest to those interested in strengths-based impact measurement, and also those who fund into or deliver services in the literacy and numeracy space.
Date: Wednesday 6 October
Time: 10am-11am
Auckland Funders zoom meet up
Join co-chairs Lorraine Mentz, CEO of the Hugh Green Foundation and Joy Marslin, Executive Chair of Auckland Foundation for this meet-ups where funders will discuss how their organisation is doing during this lockdown. This is a great opportunity to stay connected, gauge how other Auckland based funders are working and discuss any changes to funding and working styles.
Date: Wednesday 8th September
Time: 3.00pm
member spotlight
We’re excited to hear from Trust Waikato Chief Executive Dennis Turton and the team who will be sharing their recent initiatives, such as their equity policy, diversity and inclusion policy and their initiative to reduce their own carbon footprint and support fundseekers to do the same.
This is open to all members and staff, volunteers and trustees with these organisation.
PHILANTHROPY SUMMIT 2021
PNZ’s biennial Summit will be held over the 18 – 20th of May 2021.
The Summit will run for three half days and will enable both online attendance, and place-based gatherings hosted by some of our members on the first day. We are excited to be putting this major event together for you. Keep an eye out for upcoming speaker announcements.
Check out the Summit 2021.
NETWORK SERIES
We are thrilled to launch our network series events for members.
Tune in from the comfort of your home or office for these 90 minute sessions that will accelerate your knowledge and connect you with other funders.
We are thrilled to have sector leading speakers dedicating time to share their expertise and engage with you. Full details and information here.
Auckland Funders’ Network
Date: Wednesday 10 February
Time: 3 PM – 4:30 PM
Family Philanthropy Network
Date: Thursday 4 March
Time: 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Environment Funders’ Network
Date: Wednesday 10 March
Time: 10 AM – 11:30 PM
Youth Funders’ Network
Date: Monday 15 March
Time: 2 PM – 3:30 PM
Local Government Funders’ Network
Date: Wednesday 17 March
Time: 3 PM – 4:30 PM
Annual General Meeting
This year we will be holding the AGM online.
When: Thursday 3rd December 2020
Time: 3pm – 4pm
A new world is possible: Gender lens philanthropy in a time of Covid-19
Join The Asia Foundation and Philanthropy New Zealand to discuss how grantmaking organisations and individual philanthropists can apply a gender and social inclusion lens to their giving to achieve greater impact.
Moderated by Jane Sloane, Senior Director for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality at The Asia Foundation, this webinar will feature a welcome from Sue McCabe, CEO of Philanthropy New Zealand, and the following expert panelists: Sarah Haacke Byrd, CEO of Women Moving Millions; Melanie Brown, Senior Program Officer for US Policy and Advocacy at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; Tuti B. Scott, Interim CEO of Tides Foundation USA; and Lucy Lee, Senior Associate for Volition Capital and Lotus Circle Bay Area convener.
Asia Foundation Presentation Oct 2020
The Youth in Philanthropy Hui
Spend the day networking with under 35’s working in philanthropy.
Date: Friday 16 October
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Where: Trust Waikato, 4 Little London Lane, Hamilton
Brought to you with the support of Wayne Francis Charitable Trust.
Auckland Funders’ Network Zoom
Save the date for this zoom meeting and catch up with funders in the region to discuss the recent Covid-19 outbreak and it’s effects.
Date: Wednesday 23 September.
Time: 10.30 am – 11. 30 am
Free and for funder members only.