We’re part of a network of Community Foundations that have been growing around Aotearoa New Zealand since 2003.
Through the coordination of Community Foundations of Aotearoa NZ (our national body), we’re all working to make a lasting difference in our local communities. Supported by The Tindall Foundation, Craig’s Investment Partners and other national partners, our aim is for every New Zealander to be able to affect lasting change wherever their home or heart may be.
“Strengthening the communities of Aotearoa New Zealand – Hei whakakaha, i ngā hāpori o Aotearoa.”
Our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
We recognise the role of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi as the foundational document for Aotearoa New Zealand and we recognise that the principles in Te Tiriti must guide and inform our practice, both individually and collectively. We are committed to growing our Te Ao Māori knowledge and our understanding of what it means to authentically work in partnership with Māori in communities.
Community Foundations are building permanent funding streams to achieve long term community transformation. It’s the interest your giving earns that will be distributed to local causes; the gift itself remains protected so it can continue to benefit your chosen cause well into the future.
To see how our endowment funds work, check out this interactive calculator that CFANZ have developed to show how an endowment fund is a gift that keep giving year after year – click here.
Through New Zealand’s Community Foundations over $130 million has been granted to New Zealand communities in the past 10 years. With $366m growing in endowment funds and 785 bequests already pledged; estimated to be over $1.3 billion, it demonstrates a permanent source of local giving building for generations to come.
The CFANZ Annual Impact Report provides a snapshot into the stories from the 18 member foundations and the generous locals who drive positive change within our communities. It provides insight into the philanthropic culture we are building, showing how community aspirations are being transformed into reality throughout Aotearoa.
""The work of Community Foundations is focused on community impact. They have deep roots in communities and utilise community insight to connect local philanthropy with changing needs and opportunities.""Eleanor Cater, CEO of CFANZ
