Beyond writing cheques, there are many ways funders can choose to support lasting change. Gerri Ward, Head of the BNZ Foundation, reflects on FSG’s The Funder’s Palette and what its ideas might offer philanthropy in Aotearoa.

A call for philanthropy to act as a connector and “intermediary”, to be more than funding alone, and the importance of “opening doors for others to walk through” were among the powerful themes that rang through the conversations at CSP's Expanding the Tent: Collaboration for Transformation event in May.

In this conversation, panellists reflect on the opportunity for philanthropy to be the venture capital of the social sector; an enabler and “critical friend” - helping shape and strengthen early-stage ideas, and supporting organisations to move from concept to delivery.