Our vision
A philanthropic and grantmaking sector that is vital, flourishing, engaged and informed, with Philanthropy New Zealand leading and facilitating the growth of generosity in New Zealand.
With this vision we have built in a fundamental understanding of our contribution to civil society and our role in the global grantmaking environment.
Our mission
Philanthropy New Zealand will foster, inspire and promote the interests of the philanthropic and grantmaking sector in New Zealand through research, communication and education, by being a credible, influential and representative voice.
Our core values and objectives
- Support excellence among grantmakers and learn about high quality grantmaking among New Zealand organisations
- Foster generosity in New Zealand
- Foster philanthropy that is based on equity, fairness and engagement with New Zealand's diverse cultural approaches to philanthropy
- Foster strong networks and sharing among grantmaking organisations in New Zealand
- Participate in international philanthropic networks
- Run a professional and responsive organisation providing high quality services to members
- Advance and protect the common interests of private and corporate grantmakers
- Be a learning organisation
- Improve public understanding of the role of philanthropists and grantmaking trusts and foundations