Six questions with Monica
The latest addition to the CSI team is Monica Briggs. Monica has joined us to manage business development and partnerships for the Centre. We talked to Monica about joining us, and about her experiences as a senior leader in public health, and as a manager of a community organisation.
As philanthropic funding grows in value and complexity, evaluation keeps pace
A brief explanation of how evaluation changes to support investment across the CSI grantmaking dial.
Six questions with: Kathrine Clarke
Kathrine Clarke (Ngāpuhi) is the latest associate to join our team. Kathrine has more than twenty-five years’ experience as a senior manager, general manager and CEO in the health sector across central government, NGOs and Māori health providers. Her significant contribution was recognised last year when she was announced as the Māori Public Health Tū Rangatira mō te Ora Award winner for 2017.
Evidence to inform a half billion dollar strategy for investment
Around half a billion dollars will be invested in Auckland and Northland communities by Foundation North over the next fifteen years. A new strategic plan has been created by the Foundation to ensure that this investment will enhance the lives of everyone in the region.
Congratulations to Caren Rangi
Congratulations to our associate Caren Rangi who won the Linden Estate Leader of the Year award at the 2017 PAN PAC Hawke's Bay Business Awards.
Caren works with our clients to provide specialist advice on governance.
Six Questions for Kate
We have some amazing people working with us and from time to time we will profile them. Our first profile is of our Associate Kate Cherrington.
Philanthropy New Zealand Summit 2017
The 2017 Philanthropy Summit in May was a sector highlight. Watch these reflections from participants on the event.
Congratulations to Foundation North!
We’re pleased to congratulate our shareholder, Foundation North, on the completion of the Maori and Pacific Education Initiatives, MPEI.
A Strategic Review of Early Years Investment
The Centre for Social Impact has recently completed a review of effective ‘early years’ interventions based on national and international evidence. The purpose of the review for Foundation North and NEXT Foundation was to support both Foundations in their decision-making around philanthropic investment to improve early childhood outcomes.
CSI's First Webinar Seminar
The first in our webinar series is hosted by Mark Cabaj. He shares his expertise on developmental evaluation in philanthropy.