A place for givers with a strategic,
business-like approach to meet,
to share, to learn and to find
opportunities to act.

Our Approach

  • We believe that a stronger, more resilient Aotearoa is possible when good people work effectively together.

  • We contribute by creating opportunities for like-minded givers and their supporters to meet, share, learn and find opportunities to act.

  • We take a strategic, business-like approach to this mahi (work) and aim to be generous with our learning and sharing.

What We Offer

We support givers to increase their impact in New Zealand through sharing resources, connections, knowledge and experience.

  • Sector Reviews

    Independent research from our partner PwC provides givers with an overview of areas they care about and are thinking of investing in.

  • Small Group Wānanga (Workshops)

    Facilitated sessions on topics of common interest bring like-minded givers together to exchange ideas, connect and learn.

  • Events & Field Trips

    Opportunities for inspiration, discussion and debate for our community of givers and their supporters.

  • Tailored Support

    Access to personalised assistance and expertise for givers interested in building or refining their personal or family giving plan.

  • Partnerships & Collaborations

    Introductions and connections for givers wishing to pool resources and contribute to meaningful change in a cause area.

Team

  • Bill Kermode

    Establishment Chief Executive

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    Kristen Waters

    Director - Operations

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  • Jess Fowler

    Communications Director

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  • Susan Austad

    Finance Director

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Why Strategic Philanthropy

  • Strategic philanthropy values systems-thinking, long-term solutions, collaboration and capacity-building. It prioritises impact measurement and evaluation.

  • This approach uses planning, research, feedback and evaluation to ensure that gifts of time, skills and financial investment are used in the most effective and impactful ways possible.

  • The givers we work with are passionate about a wide range of causes and share a common desire to help bring about positive, measurable change for a better Aotearoa.

Thoughtful giving requires “a warm heart, a cool head … a hard nose and patience.”

— Sir Stephen Tindall, 2013

“If we are to shift the dial on some of these big issues, philanthropy is part of the system change that needs to happen.”

— Bill Kermode, NEXT Foundation

Founding Funders

We are grateful for the support of these like-minded thoughtful givers.

Family Partners

Contact

Interested in joining our community of givers?

Please get in touch.