Auckland Foundation

Happy #aucklandanniversary! ✨

Our Annual Report for FY20 is now online! ✨ Read how generous Aucklanders have made a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau communities by checking it out on our website - visit aucklandfoundation.org.nz/re…

We're absolutely thrilled to welcome @MaryHadStan to the Women's Fund advisory committee! 💖 Mary has spent several years pioneering movements of #social #change, and in particular the importance of #inclusion and #respect. #womenempowerment #womensfund #Auckland

Did you know that almost half of us don't have a will? This September is #WillsMonth, a good reminder to get one - and keep it current! Leaving a #gift in your will is also a wonderful way to #LeaveALastingLegacy for our communities. Want to know more? We'd love to hear from you.

We're now accepting #grant #applications to the Women's Fund for 2020! 💪🏻💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿 For full #funding criteria and to make an online application before 31 August, visit aucklandfoundation.org.nz/ap… ✨

There's less than 4 weeks to go until we open for #funding #applications! 📝 #Grants are available from 5 different funding rounds - full #criteria & details on how to apply to each are available at aucklandfoundation.org.nz/ap…; or contact us at [email protected]. ✉️

"It has been said that from small acorns great oaks grow, and we should never underestimate the power of a small gift to change lives." @auckfoundation Trustee & @PhilanthropyNZ Chair Ken Whitney writes about the immensely rewarding journey of giving back. aucklandfoundation.org.nz/ke…

Hear from some of our wonderful donors about being part of the Women's Fund, and being part of something special in Tāmaki Makaurau. Join us; make a donation via our website womensfundorg.nz #WomenSupportingWomen #Auckland @SarahTrotmannz @AlisonJSutton @SusanMWarren

We have a new team member! Warmest of welcomes to Carolyn Hobson, who's stepping into the role of Strategic Partnerships Executive. 💪 #allfemaleteam

#WomenSupportingWomen 2/2 A fantastic day with a group of amazing, passionate and generous supporters of the Women's Fund, each committed to making positive change for Tāmaki Makaurau's women and girls. 💪✨

#WomenSupportingWomen 1/2 A fantastic day with a group of amazing, passionate and generous supporters of the Women's Fund, each committed to making positive change for Tāmaki Makaurau's women and girls. 💪✨

Through the #generosity of Aucklanders and our Covid-19 #Community #Response #Fund, Auckland Women's Centre has been able to continue supporting vulnerable #women during #lockdown. Read more on our website. 👇👇👇 aucklandfoundation.org.nz/au…

One of 5 #funding rounds this year, the North Shore Fund has given back more than $100,000 to #communities since starting in 2017! 💜 #Applications open Monday 3 August, so make sure to mark your diaries. 🗓️🖊️✔️ More info at aucklandfoundation.org.nz/ap….

"How did I get involved in the #youth with #disabilities #community? It was my friend Kaz. Kaz was born with her feet back to front. Kaz was, and, 60 years later, is still my best friend." Read how #friendship has shaped @YesDisability CEO Sonia's journey aucklandfoundation.org.nz/so…

What could a post-#COVID19 Tāmaki Makaurau look like? "Perhaps... rather than return to our old ways, we are being invited to imagine a new #Auckland; one based on the simple #values of #service, #connection and #generosity?" aucklandfoundation.org.nz/co…

What does #community mean to Trustee Mel Hewitson? Find out on our website: aucklandfoundation.org.nz/to…

"With traditional #giving, you often feel many arm lengths away from knowing what happens to the money you give... We’ve even had the [grant recipients] round to ours for Christmas drinks. That’s not arms length giving, and we love it!" aucklandfoundation.org.nz/be…