Meet the FINZ Board

FINZ is governed by a Board comprised of FINZ members. The Board is elected and new officers appointed before the AGM. 

 

Jim Datson

Jim Datson 


Jim is no stranger to governance in general and FINZ in particular. He was a Founding member and inaugural Secretary of TAIF Chapter 6 New Zealand (the forerunner to FINZ) followed by Northern representative and then President of FINZ in the 1990s. Jim has been actively involved in constitutional reviews and author of a number of FINZ submissions to government on a range of issues. He also co-authored the first formal fundraising training modules (Skills 1, 2 and 3) used by both FIA and FINZ and became the first in New Zealand to be granted CFRE status.

Hannah Molloy - Co-Chair

Hannah Molloy (She/her)

Co-Chair

My interest lies in improving advocacy and resourcing in the community, events and arts sectors, with a view to creating an equitable ecosystem where grassroots organisations can participate and succeed.

I have more than 10 years of experience in governance most recently as acting chair of an NFP reconfiguring its governance/operating model in a time of considerable financial distress. I think it’s important to lend my skills and experience to enhancing organisational resilience and equity however I can and am often humbled by the trust people place in me by inviting me to be part of their kaupapa.

 

Renata Krzyszycha

Renata Krzyszycha

My career in fundraising began over 15 years ago and I haven’t looked back since. In Poland, I worked at SOS Children’s Villages, part of the largest international non-governmental organisation providing a loving home to children without parental care and keeping biological families together. Since 2003 I have worked, studied, and travelled around the world (Europe, USA, Australia, South America and Asia). In 2016 I moved to New Zealand and I worked at Save the Children and Cancer Society Wellington.  Currently, I am working as Individual Giving Manager for The Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand, to end avoidable blindness in the Pacific.

Every year I attend fundraising conferences, workshops and online events (IFC, FIA and F&P), where I share my experience and learn about innovations and global trends in the sector. Staying in touch with friends working in NGOs makes me feel a part of global fundraising family. Since my arrival to New Zealand I have attended the FINZ conference every year.

What I bring to the table as a board member of FINZ, is my experience across all types of fundraising and a network of international experts. I am passionate about change, and I would love to see FINZ continue moving in the right direction, to be organisation led by fundraisers and for fundraisers.

 

 

Jason Cowlam Co- Chair

Jason Cowlam

Jason Cowlam 

For over 15 years I have been working in the fundraising sector, across national and international charities. My experience is predominantly based upon implementing integrated acquisition, cultivation, and solicitation campaigns that focus on enriching stakeholder experience and growing donor engagement. Throughout my career I have enjoyed the opportunities and support afforded to me as a FINZ member. I look forwarded to playing a part in the FINZ kaupapa as it continues to grow and inspire future fundraisers.

 

Kate Russell

Kate Russell

Kate Russell

With nearly 30 years’ experience in the NGO sector in various CEO and senior executive roles, I am now the Executive Director of Hagar NZ. I have sat on and chaired several NGO boards, including FINZ as well as sitting on several government advisory committees. A Fellow of FINZ, I hold an ONZM awarded for services to governance and health in 2016.

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