Philanthropy New Zealand’s Post

"A huge thank you to Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation UK for funding our brand new hub in partnership with Poplar HARCA in their recently revamped Feldy Community Centre. From January, this programme will provide 12 primary school children and their families with vital academic support in English and Maths over 27 weeks, and give meaningful paid work experience to two university student as tutors, and one sixth former as a classroom assistant, who we're thrilled to have recruited in partnership with We are Spotlight's youth centre. We're passionate about bringing together innovative partnerships – with national companies and local grassroots organisations who share our mission and values – to reach even more young people in 2025 and beyond!" — Amy Whitelock Gibbs, CEO of Tutors United

Local charities have until the end of this month (November) to pitch to become a partner with local care provider Parklands Care Homes. The partnerships will see Parklands dedicate its fundraising efforts within its care homes to support the chosen causes throughout 2025, and potentially beyond. Employees will also have opportunities to engage through volunteering and mentoring, while partner charities will be encouraged to take part in activities across Parklands’ 12 care homes. Eligible charities must either be locally registered or have a significant presence in the area. Parklands’ employees will have the final say in selecting the partner charities. The deadline for applications has been extended until Friday 29 November. For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/etNS2aVe #TogetherWeGrow

Did you know Food Forward has a win-win-win business model? That means our organization is a win for the community, a win for the environment, and a win for the produce industry! And at the same time, we manage to keep our operations financially efficient. In 2023 we kept our cost to recover and distribute produce at approximately $.07/lb and returned a social impact value of $168 million to communities across the region. Check out the 2023 Annual Impact Report to see how we did it all! https://bit.ly/44ImvQ1 #BuildingGenerationalHealth #sharetheabundance #giveback #foodforward #foodwaste #zerowaste #cultivate #community #volunteer #donate #nonprofit #fundraising #communityengagement #foodjustice #dogood #makeadifference #foodrecovery #donation #instagood #bethechange #kindness #joyfulness #giving #foodinsecurity #communityfirst #helpothers #losangeles #california

The only thing more satisfying than applying a RAPAID sticker perfectly straight and without a single air bubble is knowing that a passer by seeing that sticker could save a life! 🙌🏽 The RAPAID stickers in the front and back windows of a cab are a really important part of each installation because they enable members of the public or emergency services to identify which cabs are carrying a RAPAID emergency bandages kit. Don’t forget, if you see one, help is at hand, and the driver has agreed to be part of our campaign. 🤩 We always love to see pictures of cabs you’ve spotted with our kits, so if you do see one, take a snap, share it, and tag us📸 – spreading the word is a great way to help our cause.🙏🏽 #emergencybandages #bleedkits #stopthebleed #charity #fundraising #donate #rapaid

As funding decreases and the day-to-day running costs continue to increase, how are charities managing their activities during the current economic climate? Watch this bite-sized video to find out ⬇️ #Barometer #Charity

During our last community kitchen event, something remarkable happened. As we were distributing meals, we unexpectedly ran out of takeaway packs. Rushing to a nearby store to get more, we met Olamilekan a food vendor. Instead of accepting payment, Olamilekan chose to donate the packs to us. He was deeply moved by our efforts, something he had never seen in his community before, and wanted to be a part of it. Even if he was selling food , he didn’t feel uncomfortable about us giving out food around him. We salute Olamilekan’s generosity and his willingness to support his community. Now, imagine a world filled with more people like Olamilekan—where sharing and giving back are the norms, and everyone has enough to eat. This vision is within our reach, but it starts with each of us. Be like Olamilekan. Donate today, and together, we can make this a reality. #foodcliquesupport #sdg2030 #zerohunger #sdg2 #hungerheroes #endinghunger #foodsystem #charity #donation #socialimpact

Volunteers are a lifeline for many charities, so it’s important to treat them with equity and fairness. Everyone should be able to volunteer and make a difference, whatever their background. Making volunteering accessible to everyone benefits both charities and those who want to give back, we look in to how to make volunteering more inclusive in our latest article. 🔗 Read the full article here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eRKSiYu6 #CharityDigital #VolunteersWeek #NonProfit

Great news! Big Give are excited to announce that they have extended applications for Christmas Challenge 2024. Charities now have until 5pm Friday 19th July to submit their applications. Don’t delay, submit your application as soon as possible. Why should you apply? - Expand Your Donor Base: 95% of charities report receiving donations from new supporters during the campaign. - Boost Donations: 76% of charities have a significant increase in donations compared to similar fundraising efforts. - Strengthen Relationships: 91% of charities develop relationships with new supporters and 96% report the campaign helps strengthen bonds with existing supporters. - Access Funding: In 2023, 93% of eligible charities received funding offers from Big Give’s partners. View our 2024 Champions with more to be announced soon. Don't delay, apply today! #BigGive #ChristmasChallenge #MatchFunding #Fundraising

Some good advice from Sarah Mason for funders and and recipient charities about the need to trust charities with unrestricted funding. 👀⬇️ I have seen many funding arrangements over the last 30 years, some good, some bad. In the best funding relationships: *funders and charities are clear about what the funding is for, expected outcomes and anticipated impact *funders trust charities to know on what, how and when to spend the funding to deliver outcomes and impact *funders understand if some outcomes aren't achieved for good reasons *charities designate the funding to ensure it is used for the purposes for which it is given *charities tell funders about the difference the funding has made, they sing about outcomes and impact. *charities can explain why outcomes or impacts haven't materialised and what can to be done about that Less impactful funding relationships are complex, include too many controls and end up in the hands of lawyers (like me in previous chapters) unpicking unnecessary restrictions which didn't need to be there in the first place. Now, more than ever, charities need flexible funding. #charities #charitytrustees #charityfunding