Making a difference, wherever your heart is.
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 or leave a gift in their will. Read the stories of the generous individuals, families and organisations pledging to create transformational change for the people and places they love.
The extraordinary legacy of a modest man
The Elma Coxon Fund – Nīkau Foundation’s first fund – was established in 2007 as a lasting tribute to a deeply loved sister. Today, it continues to make a meaningful impact for our local communities, reflecting the values and quiet generosity of the man behind it, Adam Coxon.
Reimagining charitable structures for continued impact
In the face of economic headwinds, legislative change and social shifts, many long-standing charitable organisations are taking steps to pivot – and establishing endowment funds to support their new direction. For Ducks Unlimited New Zealand (DUNZ), transferring assets to a Nīkau fund provides a powerful, practical succession plan. For The House of Grace Trust, its fund offers a crucial tool to support the evolution of its service model.
The changing face of philanthropy
Although Andrew Carnegie, Michael Bloomberg and Warren Buffet might be a few of the big names that spring to mind when you think about philanthropy, as Community Foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand Chief Executive Eleanor Cater says, “The most powerful force reshaping philanthropy right now isn’t a tech billionaire or government policy. It’s women.”
This article explores the rise of women’s giving, how their giving differs from their male counterparts and the compelling opportunity women’s giving poses for Aotearoa New Zealand’s for-purpose sector.