How We Invest

Step 1

Choose your TYPE of giving

Whether its Donations in your will, Donations during your lifetime, regular donations or a setting up a private charitable trust.

We encourage donors setting up their fund to make a one-off donation of $5000 which goes towards the operating expenses of the Northland Community Foundation allowing us to continue the daily work of the Foundation. The donation will qualify for a 33.3% tax credit.

Step 2

Choose your WAY of giving

Donate to any of the Foundation funds and choose for your donation to be invested or donated directly out to the particular service you are interested in.

You can also make your selected donation each payday and the qualifying tax credit is given at the time of the donation – not at the end of the tax year.

Giving Circles is a way for a group of friends to pool financial resources and target your giving to a common interest or charity.

Step 3

Choose your fund

We have a range of funds that help all sorts of good causes.

Donations over $25,000 are eligible to set up your own named fund or you can choose to contribute to our existing funds shown below.

Our Funds

A Smarter Way to Give

When you donate to Northland Community Foundation, your gift becomes part of an enduring legacy. The Foundation invests funds on behalf of people, charities or businesses that would like to donate back to Northland charitable causes forever and deliver the interest back to the chosen charitable cause each year. This creates a legacy for the donor and the chosen charity. We work with our trusted local advisors, Craigs Investment Partners, to invest your funds responsibly. This allows us to protect the capital of your donation while generating income to support the causes and communities you care about. Whether your passion is health, education, the environment, sport, or the arts, your donation will continue to make a difference where it matters most.

Trust and Expertise

As a member of Community Foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand (CFANZ) and Philanthropy New Zealand, we uphold the highest standards of governance and transparency. Our experienced Trustees and investment partners ensure your contributions are managed with care, integrity, and a deep understanding of local needs.

Choose your way of giving

We offer a wide range of funds, whether your passion is community support, education, environment, health, arts, or sports, there’s sure to be a fund to match your values and vision.

Donations over $25,000
are eligible to set up your own named fund or you can choose to contribute to our existing funds shown below.

Our funds