Here’s an exciting new possibility for funders in Aotearoa NZ – we can now be assessed and accredited on how transparent and accountable we are by the US-based Glass Pockets initiative. And, having just been through this with our small philanthropic trust Te Muka Rau, I can attest that the process is useful, easy –…
Continue reading →Transparency in philanthropy is important, and this blog presents a useful tool for those of us working in funding organisations to answer two questions: How transparent are we? Is this level of transparency appropriate for an organisation of our type and size? But first, a bit about what transparency in philanthropy means in practice and…
Continue reading →We’re pretty lucky, us funders. We don’t usually pay tax. We can’t easily go broke. We rarely receive public criticism. And, unlike the US, where private foundations are required to give away at least 5% of their investment assets per year, funders in Aotearoa NZ are subject to few legislative requirements. In other words, we…
Continue reading →There’s lots of good that philanthropy does in our world, but there’s also so much more that is possible. For starters, I would love to see philanthropy become more plentiful, enabling, transparent and equitable, and here’s why: Plentiful: What more could be achieved if all of us gave a little extra so that through our…
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