Centre for Social Impact New Zealand

It has been a super busy year for the CSI team of staff and associates, and we are looking forward to putting our feet up from 23 December 2024 - 3 January 2025. Don't forget our TenforTen podcasts make for some great summer listening! Wishing peace and happiness to you all. https://lnkd.in/gFnj_7vy

The question of how to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi has been top of mind for many this year. In recognising the increased interest among funders to explore and understand practical applications of te Tiriti, we have created a resource that draws on the funder experience to support the philanthropic sector on this journey. To access this free Te Tiriti o Waitangi resource, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/gr6-bg9X

Advocacy can be a powerful tool for systems change. It can help raise awareness of an issue, win hearts and minds, change the way organisations work, and influence Government policy. The potential for advocacy to effect change is what makes it attractive to philanthropic funders. We recently released a guide for funders seeking to support advocacy – which includes different ways funders can support advocacy, case studies, resources, and good practice tips to support you on your journey. You can find this free resource in Te Pūaha o te Ako, our online knowledge hub, or by clicking the link below. https://lnkd.in/gApSZHDM

Creating a budget is an important step in your journey toward applying for funding… CommunityMatters has a helpful article explaining the different types of budgets you will need to provide, depending on what your funding request is for – and includes downloadable templates for operating and project budgets. Click the link to access Community Matters Budgets article! https://lnkd.in/gGYFgvG3 You can find more suggestions like this in the ‘Applying for funding – a checklist’ section of the Funding Guide, a resource we created to provide information on funders, what they are looking for, the types of funding available, and how to identify which funders are most likely to support your type of organisation or project. Click the link to access the Funding Guide: https://lnkd.in/gS3TgVRx

“For funders, it is a chance to build and strengthen relationships and connections with community participants and other funding partners.” A new report commissioned by Foundation North draws on case studies of five different participatory grantmaking initiatives which Foundation North supported between 2019 – 2023, each with diverse community panels participating and a range of different co-funders contributing. You can read the summary report by clicking the link below. https://lnkd.in/gSiZu_ns

In our second TenforTen podcast episode, Robin Hickman sits down with Chief Children’s Commissioner, Dr Claire Achmad.   A recognised advocate for children in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally, Claire has worked in a wide range of areas relating to children's rights, including from legal, policy and practice perspectives. Claire was appointed as the Deputy Chair of the Children and Young People's Commission, Mana Mokopuna, from 01 July 2023, and from 01 November 2023 she took up the role of Chief Children's Commissioner and Chair of the Commission for a total term of five years.   In the interview, Claire talks about growing up in West Auckland, how she became interested in human rights, and the career choices she has made.   TenforTen is our tenth anniversary podcast series where we kōrero with community leaders, movers and shakers as they share their wisdom, perspectives on our society, their mahi, and hopes for the future.   To watch or listen to the interview on our website, click the link below https://lnkd.in/gi3w62qd

Have you registered for the Social Investment and Communities webinar yet? Hui E! Community Aotearoa are hosting a free webinar for the tangata whenua, community, and volunteer sectors with the Minister of Social Investment, Nicola Willis. From 12:30pm – 1:30pm on Tuesday 26 November, you can hear directly from Minister Willis about: - Her vision for social impact - What that means for tangata whenua, community, and volunteer sectors as well as grassroots community groups and big providers with Government contracts - Priorities for the Minister and the Social Investment Agency - What communities can expect from here The webinar and subsequent question and answer session will be facilitated by Katie Bruce, Kaiwhakahaere Matua | Chief Executive of Hui E! and Zoe Witika-Hawke, Kaiwhakahaere Matua | Chief Executive of E Tipu e Rea Whānau Services and co-chair of Te Pai Oranga Aotearoa SSPA. Guests are encouraged to submit their questions in advance during the registration process. Click the link to register https://lnkd.in/gUGEq9uV

When each funder has different application deadlines, it’s important to know which is the priority.   Creating a ‘funding calendar’ with the key dates for each fund you’d like to apply for can help manage the workload of creating your applications.   Community Think Ltd has produced a great 10-minute webinar to help you get started with your own funding calendar, which you can watch by clicking the link below! https://lnkd.in/gqj8RAbg   You can find more suggestions like this in the ‘Helpful tips’ section of the Funding Guide, a resource we created to provide information on funders, what they are looking for, the types of funding available, and how to identify which funders are most likely to support your type of organisation or project.   Click the link to access the Funding Guide: https://lnkd.in/gS3TgVRx

Why is important that we work in a culturally responsive way?   - Respect: it ensures that your services are relevant and accessible to diverse groups - Effectiveness: services are more effective when they are culturally appropriate - Inclusion: it fosters trust and stronger relationships with your community as all voices are heard and valued   Working in a culturally responsive way means recognising, respecting, and valuing the cultural diversity of the communities you serve – and plays an important role in fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.   Section 7 of the Core Skills Toolkit, ‘Working in a culturally responsive way’, shares information and tools to support your new or small community group or not-for-profit organisation on the journey to working in a more culturally responsive way.   The Core Skills Toolkit is a practical, easy-to-use kete of resources and insights to help new and small community groups or not-for-profit organisations thrive – offering resources, templates and insights from leading organisations across Aotearoa to support your journey.   To view this resource in the Core Skills Toolkit, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/gy3pXiib

Why should you attend the upcoming Creative Insights webinar on 21 November, 12-1pm? ◾ Hear from creative sector policy makers and researchers as they breakdown key insights, trends and opportunities in current arts research ◾ Learn about the role of arts research in guiding strategic decisions within both local and central government ◾ Ask questions and understand how this research is relevant to you Register now for this free lunchtime learning session and gain a deeper understanding of how research shapes the future of the creative sector in Auckland - link here: https://lnkd.in/gkhaa2e7 And don't forget to share with your networks!