At Nikau, we believe in building authentic, meaningful and trust-based relationships with and between communities. By connecting communties, we believe we can implement solutions that are impactful and fit-for-purpose.

Each with different visions, structures, service delivery models and stages of establishment, we know that every organisation has different funding needs. Whether you need help to cover operating costs, to cover training expenses, buy key items or contribute to salaries, we may be able to help.

To ensure our funding is as impactful and informed as possible, we collaborate with donors, our local committee members and other funders to share knowledge and ideas, and co-fund where possible.

There are so many challenges that come with working or volunteering in the for-purpose sector. In our opinion, applying or reporting shouldn’t be one of them! Due to this, we aim to make our funding expereinces as inclusive, accessible and streamlined as possible so you can spend less time in forms and more time doing the mahi!

For us, building knowledge and engaging with the challenges facing our communities is crucial to funding in a practical, relevant and meaningful way. We are focused on building this knowledge through connection and kōrero.

We aim to play our part in reducing the funding burden through clear, concise and transparent communications at every touchpoint of our funding and reporting processes.

Nikau acknowledges the for-purpose sector as a game-changer for our communities. Where we can, we aim to contribute to its strength and growth through capability building and funding initiatives that have a ripple effect sector-wide.

As a community foundation, Nikau has a mission to grow local generosity to support local causes, long-term. By engaging with donors to create futureproofed charitable legacies, we are actively building the funding pool year-on-year.