Meet the FINZ Board

Hannah Molloy (She/her)

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

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 

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

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.

Greg has worked in fundraising management roles in New Zealand and overseas for more than 30 years. In New Zealand, he has worked for the Auckland City Mission, WWF NZ, UNICE NZ, Presbyterian Support Services – East Coast and IHC where he is currently the National Fundraising Manager. Greg also worked in fundraising management roles for UNHCR in Italy and the USA for 7 years for UNICEF in Geneva for four years. He is currently Deputy Chair of Aotearoa for UNHCR and has served as Chair of the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association NZ.

John Henton

John is a fundraising consultant, living in Auckland. His board experience includes nonprofit boards in New Zealand, Australia and UK in arts, health support and professional associations. He has had chair, treasurer and board secretary roles. John is a Member of the Institute of Directors (MInstD) and a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE)