Give

How it Works

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Why is giving through Southland Foundation
a good option?

We make giving to your community easy and fulfilling.

  1. Funds are professionally managed by leading investment advisors with robust governance from a board of volunteer Trustees.

  2. We are a local, independent and safe pair of hands for your philanthropic ambitions.

  3. All donations provide enduring support to local charities and causes in Southland, ensuring that you can give where you live.

  4. The Southland Foundation can assist you to maximise the impact of your gift.

  5. Our low cost structure maximise funds available for distribution.

  6. Southland Foundation is a completely independent entity but is part of a global network of community foundations - 18 of which are located across New Zealand.

How our giving model works

YOUR GIFT

We raise funds from donations and gifts.

IS INVESTED AND GROWN

We invest these funds retaining the capital and generating income.

AND THE ONGOING INCOME EARNED

We grow the capital to protect against inflation.

GOES TO THE LOCAL CAUSES YOU LOVE

We use the remaining income to provide grants to causes that matter most to you. This could be for a purpose or a specific group of charities.