Growing generosity to support the people and places of Te Upoko-o-te-Ika-a-Māui, the Greater Wellington region, forever.
There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to giving through Nikau Foundation. While some choose to establish an individual fund based on their interests, others choose to give as a family, leave a gift in their will or give monthly online. However you wish to give, we’re here to make sure the causes you care about are supported today, tomorrow and long into the future.
Nikau understands that healthy, happy, thriving communities require long-term, sustainable support and resources. That’s why we invest and grow the gifts we receive, however big or small, to create positive change for our region today, tomorrow and long into the future.
How to give
By creating an endowment fund, Nikau Foundation allows you to effect positive change for the people, places and causes you love, forever.
Every Nikau Foundation fund is designed to build long-term support for localities, causes and communities throughout our region. By giving to one of these funds, you are not just supporting these areas today, but forever.
Leaving a gift in your will is a wonderful way to extend your giving and continue to give back to your community far into the future.
Many organisations choose to set up a fund as an effective way to achieve their growth goals, better serve their communities and safeguard their impact.
Nikau Foundation will take care of everything; from compliance and reporting to grantmaking while honouring your Trust's vision.
By supporting Nikau Foundation's operating expenses, you are helping us to continue to deliver positive change to our communities.
Growing generosity, forever.
Nikau understands that healthy, happy, thriving communities require long-term, sustainable support and resources. That’s why we invest and grow the gifts we receive, however big or small, to create positive change for our region today, tomorrow and long into the future.
Through our model, your gift will be invested and grown so it continues to create meaningful change for our communities. We exist in perpetuity so, even in 50, 100 or 150 years, your gift will continue to make an impact. It quite literally is the gift that keeps on giving!
Building thriving, resilient communities.
Nikau Foundation is delighted to offer transformative support to many organisations doing good mahi throughout Te Upoko-o-te-Ika-a-Māui, the Greater Wellington region. You can read more about some of these organisations below.
Supporting kōhine to live their best lives.
The Shift Foundation's story started when Founder, Fran McEwen, became aware of the many benefits of physical recreation for improved mental health. First piloted with the Wellington City Council, The Shift Foundation’s programmes aim to holistically improve young women’s wellbeing.
A safe and welcoming place for our city's most vulnerable.
Painted in vivid orange and surrounded by the hum of friendly chatter, Orange Sky’s eye-catching vans provide a hub for practical support and connection for people doing it tough.
Supporting older generations to navigate the digital world.
Acknowledging a lack of services dedicated to upskilling older generations to use technology, Digital Seniors launched its services in 2018. Delivered from community hubs, in homes and online, these one-on-one services help older people to feel comfortable using a range of technology such as Zoom, online banking and apps.
Connect with us
We would be delighted to discuss your giving goals or how we can support you to give in a practical, meaningful and sustainable way.
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