Rowan Simpson on the value of partnership
Rowan Simpson's experience as a technology investor has shaped a distinctive approach to philanthropy. In this conversation with CSP Co-CEO Bill Kermode, Rowan discusses the value of enduring partnerships, funding organisations rather than projects, and recognising that once funding begins, funders and organisations are on the same side of the table.
Dame Ranjna Patel on enabling communities to lead the way
Dame Ranjna Patel has spent a lifetime building partnerships and initiatives that respond to the real needs of communities across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. In this conversation with CSP Co-CEO Kristen Waters, Dame Ranjna reflects on the experiences that have shaped her approach to giving and leadership.
Case study: Project Janszoon - creating the conditions for ecosystems to thrive
When Project Janszoon was launched in 2012, it represented something new for Aotearoa. Supported by Neal and Annette Plowman of CSP founding Partners, NEXT Foundation, it was the country's first large-scale National Park conservation partnership. Fourteen years later, the ecological results are remarkable, but the most enduring outcome may be something less tangible.