Mastering Corporate Partnerships: A Comprehensive Guide for Fundraising Managers

Mastering Corporate Partnerships: A Comprehensive Guide for Fundraising Managers Vardan Papikyan Jze1dheaaew Unsplash

Corporate partnerships offer a dynamic avenue for fundraising managers to cultivate strong alliances with businesses that benefit both parties involved. By understanding the intricacies of corporate giving mechanisms, and adopting a strategic approach to prospecting and account management, fundraising managers can unlock the full potential of corporate partnerships and make great steps towards their organisational […]

What is the Great Wealth Transfer, and how does this affect charitable giving? 

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At Barrer & Co, we take pride in keeping up to date with philanthropic trends that affect the giving behaviour of New Zealanders. To ensure that our strategic recommendations to not-for-profits are appropriate, and relevant to their communities, it is crucial that we stay abreast of any shifts that affect the economic climate – especially […]

Cholmondeley Children’s Foundation Launch Event: Supporting 100 Years of Cholmondeley Children’s Centre

Cholmondeley Children’s Foundation Launch Event: Supporting 100 Years of Cholmondeley Children’s Centre

We are thrilled to share with you the incredible success of the recent Centenary Launch Event on March 7th, hosted by Cholmondeley Children’s Foundation to kick-start the celebrations for the upcoming 100th birthday of Cholmondeley Children’s Centre. The goal of the Foundation is to raise $10 million, ensuring the future of the children of Cholmondeley forever.  […]

What does AI mean for your not-for-profit?

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The concept of AI in the workplace has been steadily gaining traction for some time. What does AI mean, what can it do, and how might this affect your not-for-profit (NFP) organisation? Are you feeling nervous, confused, or finding the rapid growth of AI daunting? You are not alone, but the great news is AI […]

What impact might the new government have on the charity sector?

What impact might the new government have on the charity sector? Claudette Wicks Afs F8priee Unsplash

While the recently formed government gets underway with its 100 day plan of attack, here at Barrer & Co. we’re reflecting on what the new changes might mean for Aotearoa’s plethora of charitable causes. A new government inevitably means change, but what could this change look like for the fundraising sector? It’s easy to see […]

Fundraising Essentials for Board Members

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On the 31st of March 2022, as part of the The Institute of Directors‘ not-for-profit governance series, Barrer & Co’s Managing Director Sarah Barrer led a session for those Directors involved in the NFP sector and interested in getting a better feel for the areas that are important for them to understand in relation to […]

The Associations and NFP Conference 2022

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The Associations and NFP Conference 2022, held virtually on 21-22 February, brought together leaders within the NFP and NGO industry to empower each other, inspire innovation, cultivate community and discuss the latest on how to sustainably grow communities and adapt to ever-changing operating environments. Barrer & Co’s Managing Director, Sarah Barrer, spoke about the impact of the pandemic on fundraising, sharing […]

Privacy Act 2020 – What you need to know

Privacy Act 2020 – What you need to know Coat Of Arms Of Nz

All not-for-profits deal with data about people, including donors. The Privacy Act 2020 came into force on 1 December 2020 and provides rules that NFP’s must comply with when collecting and using this data, so it’s important you understand your legal obligations. *The Privacy Act 2020 has 13 Information Privacy Principles which you are expected […]

Take us up on a free fundraising assessment

Take us up on a free fundraising assessment Barrer & Co team

Are you: Now is the time! Book your FREE fundraising assessment with Barrer & Co Reach out to our friendly team for a free no obligation assessment of your fundraising programme. Many not-for-profits are taking stock of their annual fundraising plans at this time, particularly as many key events and appeals are put on hold […]

“Improving Your Cyber Defences” interactive event for not-for-profit leaders

“Improving Your Cyber Defences” interactive event for not-for-profit leaders Peter Bailey

Cyber security threats are currently affecting all organisations, both internationally and in New Zealand. A recent example you may have heard about is Otago and Auckland universities being victims of an international data security breach in mid-2020, which resulted in a US software supplier paying hackers an undisclosed ransom. • How can you minimise the […]

Christchurch School of Music Fundraising Event

Christchurch School of Music Fundraising Event CSM Commonthreads event

A fantastic fundraising event is being held for the Christchurch School of Music, combining fashion, art and music. Presented by BellaBean Vintage, Common Threads will be a colourful and unique fashion show matched with the beautiful art of Louise Henderson and Reuben Paterson and accompanied by live music from the fabulous Jennine Bailey with Tom […]

Incorporated Societies Bill – Reform on the Horizon

Incorporated Societies Bill – Reform on the Horizon Parliament debating chamber

The Incorporated Societies Bill 2021 is set to bring about big changes for the 24,000 societies currently on the Incorporated Society Register. The bill proposes to put in place a modern framework of basic legal, governance, and accountability obligations for incorporated societies and those who run them, including: Societies will need to have a constitution […]

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