Non-profit Sector

2021 New Zealand Cause Report

By: John Morrow & John McLeod
Published: 2021-09-30

The 2021 New Zealand Cause Report is a reference resource for Aotearoa New Zealand’s multidimensional charitable and broader for-purpose sector, and is a follow on from the 2017 Cause Report.…

COVID-19 Non-profit Sector Philanthropy
Ethnicity and Diversity

Report into Rainbow Philanthropy in Aotearoa

By: Duncan Matthews
Published: 2020-04-30

The Rule Foundation and Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust (RNZCT) are proud to release a report on the state of Rainbow Philanthropy in Aotearoa. Conducted between August 2019 and April…

Philanthropy Rainbow/LGBTIQA+
Economics

Philanthropy News Zealand Tangata Whenua and Diversity Report

By: Philanthropy New Zealand
Published: 2019-05-22

This research report summarises the findings of Philanthropy New Zealand’s (“PNZ”) Tangata Whenua and Diversity Project (2018–2019). This project was started due to the lack of research on the philanthropic…

Māori Non-profit Sector Philanthropy
Economics

Understanding the Landscape of Auckland & Northland: An Evidence Review

By: Foundation North
Published: 2018-12-10

This report summarises the key findings of an evidence review completed by the Centre for Social Impact to inform the implementation of Foundation North’s 2018 Strategic Plan. These key findings…

Community Development Philanthropy Research & Evaluation
Economics

Effective philanthropic support for diverse communities

By: Foundation North
Published: 2018-12-10

Foundation North’s new strategy has identified strengthening social cohesion within and between our diverse communities, particularly for refugee- and migrant-background communities, as one of its priorities. This research report was…

Community Development Philanthropy
Economics

Investing for Impact in South Auckland

By: Foundation North
Published: 2018-12-10

Foundation North’s new strategy identifies South Auckland as a priority community that is disproportionately affected by disparities across key indicators: income, education, employment, child and youth wellbeing and outcomes for…

Economics & Finances Philanthropy
Economics

Investing for Impact in Northland

By: Foundation North
Published: 2018-12-10

Foundation North’s new strategy identifies Northland as a priority community that is disproportionately affected by disparities across key indicators: income, education, employment, child and youth wellbeing and outcomes for Māori.…

Economics & Finances Philanthropy
Economics

Impact Investment. Part One: An Introduction To Impact Investing

By: Foundation North
Published: 2018-12-10

A new report commissioned by Foundation North, and prepared by the Centre for Social Impact and Ākina Foundation, looks at how impact investment could help the foundation, other philanthropic funders,…

Economics & Finances Philanthropy
Economics

Impact Investment. Part Two: Engaging In Impact Investing

By: Foundation North
Published: 2018-12-10

A new report commissioned by Foundation North, and prepared by the Centre for Social Impact and Ākina Foundation, looks at how impact investment could help the foundation, other philanthropic funders,…

Economics & Finances Philanthropy
People and Society

The Power Of Four: Lessons from the VOYCE collaboration

By: Centre for Social Impact, Foundation North, Todd Foundation, The Tindall Foundation, Vodafone Autearoa Foundation
Published: 2018-12-10

This report, written by Rachael Trotman of the Centre for Social Impact, focuses on the funders’ experience of the VOYCE collaboration, which also actively involved care-experienced children and young people,…

Children & Youth Families, Whānau and Parenting Philanthropy
Economics

Outcomes, Accountability and Community & Voluntary Organisations in New Zealand: Holy Grail, Black Hole or Wholly Possible?

By: Garth Nowland-oreman
Published: 2016-06-27

Although now coming to the fore in New Zealand in a new way, public policy has put increasing emphasis on ‘outcomes’, ‘impacts’ and ‘results’ for at least a quarter of…

Grants, Funding, Contracts & Fundraising Non-profit Sector Philanthropy
Economics

Giving New Zealand: Philanthropic Funding 2011

By: Adrian Slack and Wilma Molano (Business and Economic Research Ltd)
Published: 2012-01-01

This report measures philanthropy in New Zealand during 2011; that is, how much money New Zealanders and their organisations (trusts & foundations, individuals and businesses) gave to charitable and other…

Non-profit Sector Philanthropy
Economics

Quarterly Generosity Indicators – Update: December quarter 2009 to September quarter 2011

By: James King
Published: 2011-10-01

Quarterly giving and volunteering data, published by the Department of Internal Affairs

Philanthropy Volunteering & Mahi Aroha
Economics

How do New Zealanders give? Quarterly Generosity Indicators: June Quarter Update

By: James King
Published: 2010-12-01

Giving and Volunteering statistics for the June quarter 2010

Philanthropy Volunteering & Mahi Aroha
Economics

Vulnerability Report – 1st June 2009

By: Anne Kelly
Published: 2009-06-01

NZCOSS’s first Vulnerability Report shows the recession’s community impact on NGO services. The Vulnerability Report will be produced quarterly and will actively monitor the level of economic and social hardship…

Children & Youth Families, Whānau and Parenting Philanthropy
Housing

A Review of the New Zealand Housing Sector

By: Gravitas Research and Strategy Ltd
Published: 2009-04-01

This research provides a broad overview of the housing sector with particular focus on the needs which are evident. It has a focus on the Auckland and Northland regions being…

Homelessness Philanthropy
Economics

Focus on Generosity – a discussion paper series – What value do we place on generosity?

By: Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Volunteering NZ, Philanthropy NZ
Published: 2009-03-01

This paper examines the benefits that stem from generosity for givers, receivers and the community as a whole. This paper is the second of a series to stimulate discussion between…

Philanthropy Volunteering & Mahi Aroha
Economics

How do New Zealanders give? Ethnicity and income research supplement

By: James King
Published: 2009-01-01

An overview of how ethnicity, personal income and household income relate to giving and volunteering in New Zealand. It is a brief supplement to ‘How do New Zealanders give’ also…

Philanthropy Race & Ethnicity Volunteering & Mahi Aroha
Economics

Focus on Generosity: A Discussion Paper Series – Cover Memo

By: Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Volunteering NZ, Philanthropy NZ
Published: 2009-01-01

A growing awareness of giving, volunteering and acts of kindness in all their forms offers many opportunities to promote greater generosity throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. The philanthropic and voluntary sectors,…

Philanthropy Volunteering & Mahi Aroha
Economics

Focus on Generosity – a discussion paper series – What do we know about generosity in New Zealand?

By: Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Volunteering NZ, Philanthropy NZ
Published: 2009-01-01

This paper builds a picture of what we know about how people currently give in New Zealand, identifies gaps in information and the challenges for the future of generosity. This…

Philanthropy Volunteering & Mahi Aroha
Economics

Focus on Generosity – a discussion paper series – What can we do to promote generosity in New Zealand?

By: Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Volunteering NZ, Philanthropy NZ
Published: 2009-01-01

This paper considers challenges to giving and opportunities for promoting generosity in New Zealand. It sets out proposals from the Generosity Hub for a strategic plan, objectives and initiatives. It…

Philanthropy Volunteering & Mahi Aroha
Economics

Focus on Generosity – a discussion paper series – What do we mean by generosity?

By: Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Volunteering NZ, Philanthropy NZ
Published: 2008-11-01

This paper asks the core questions: what is generosity, and what does it have to do with the way we live our lives or run our businesses? This paper is…

Philanthropy Volunteering & Mahi Aroha
Economics

How do New Zealanders give?

By: Nick Jones and James King
Published: 2008-01-01

Research into who gives time and money to different parts of the community and voluntary sector. It draws on market research data collected through the Panorama Survey, which is run…

Philanthropy Volunteering & Mahi Aroha
Economics

Giving New Zealand, Philanthropic Funding 2006

By: BERL – Business and Economic Research Limited
Published: 2007-04-01

This report estimates how much money New Zealanders and New Zealand non-governmental organisations gave to charities and other community purposes during the 2005/2006 year.

Grants, Funding, Contracts & Fundraising Non-profit Sector Philanthropy
Economics

Te Kawai Toro – Report of analysis of expressions of interest 2006

By: Jennie Harre Hindmarsh
Published: 2006-10-02

In 2006 the J R McKenzie Trust invited expressions of interest from Maori community organisations for grants supporting whanau development. This resulted in a large and diverse response. This document…

Families, Whānau and Parenting Māori Philanthropy
Economics

Giving, Investing and Sharing – approaches to philanthropy

By: David Robinson
Published: 2004-06-01

Charities and philanthropy have come under increasing pressure to become more business-like in the way that funds are raised, managed and distributed. This has resulted in emphasising venture philanthropy, or…

Economics & Finances Māori Philanthropy
Economics

Stolen from future generations? The need to move to a political economy of generosity.

By: Katherine Peet
Published: 2002-11-29

During the last 20 years, citizens have been taught to behave as autonomous, self-interested, utility-maximising individuals, in a culture based on individual property rights where stealing of property is illegal.

Economics & Finances Philanthropy Volunteering & Mahi Aroha
People and Society

Gifting – and the Consequences of its Absence

By: Katherine Peet
Published: 1994-03-01

As more and more activities – housework, childcare, looking after the sick and the old – become monetised and institutionalised, the values that allow people to provide services to one…

Philanthropy Volunteering & Mahi Aroha Women/Wāhine
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