FINZ Response, Latest Updates:
This section is the 5 most recent updates, for older updates please see 'At A Glance History' in the section below.
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28/10/21: Positive COVID-19 cases in Christchurch - INFO
26/10/21: FINZ are hosting a Virtual Event on 23 November - INFO
26/10/21: Getting Proof of your COVID-19 Vaccination - INFO
23/10/21: Positive COVID-19 case in Blenheim - INFO
22/10/21: Slides from AuSAE's Powerpoint: COVID-19 Protection System - INFO
At a Glance, History:
Click the links for more details.
- 28/10/21: Positive COVID-19 cases in Christchurch - INFO
- 26/10/21: FINZ are hosting a Virtual Event on 23 November - INFO
- 26/10/21: Getting Proof of your COVID-19 Vaccination - INFO
- 23/10/21: Positive COVID-19 case in Blenheim - INFO
- 22/10/21: Slides from AuSAE's Powerpoint: COVID-19 Protection System - INFO
- 22/10/21: The COVID-19 Protection Framework (CPF) - INFO
- 22/10/21: FAQ's about the CPF - INFO
- 22/10/21: Understanding the Traffic Light System At a Glance - INFO
- 22/10/21: Two positive cases confirmed in Northland - INFO
- 21/10/21: Daily COVID Delta cases hit triple figures for first time - INFO
- 20/10/21: Follow up to date Vaccination rates around New Zealand - VIEW
- 18/10/21: FINZ Moves 2021 Conference to March 2022 - INFO
- 18/10/21: Northland to move to Alert Level 2, Auckland to stay in Alert Level 3 Step 1 for at least two weeks - INFO
- 10/10/21: Have your Say: Moving Conference - INFO | VOTE
- 08/10/21: Northland to move to Alert Level 3 tonight - INFO
- 05/10/21: FINZ are hosting a Virtual Event on 12 October - INFO
- 05/10/21: Government announces 3-Step Roadmap to easing out of Level 3 in Auckland - INFO
- 04/10/21: Charities Called out for Anti-Vaccination Campaign - INFO
- 03/10/21: Parts of Waikato join Auckland in Alert Level 3 - INFO
- 06/09/21: All of New Zealand, other than Auckland, to move to Alert Level 2 under Delta - INFO
- 31/08/21: The FINZ Northern Region & Soar Print F2F Event on 9 September has been cancelled - INFO
- 30/08/21: Charities Encouraged to Speak out During Lockdown - READ ON STUFF
- 30/08/21: Everywhere South of Auckland to move to Level 3 at 11:59pm tomorrow, Auckland to remain in Level 4 - INFO
- 30/08/21: A reminder of this free charity guidebook on key legal issues charities face - INFO
- 26/08/21: Guidance from DIA on Fundraising in Level 4 - INFO
- 25/08/21: Volunteering New Zealand have updated guidance for community groups - INFO
- 24/08/21: During Level 3 & 4, FINZ have made our Education OnDemand available at 50% off. Use code HEREFORYOU at checkout - VIEW EDUCATION ONDEMAND
- 23/08/21: Conference 2021 Update - WATCH
- 23/08/21: Are you OK? How can FINZ support you? - INFO, EMAIL
- 23/08/21: New Zealand to remain in Level 4 until 11:59pm Friday 27 August, Auckland until Tuesday 31 August - INFO
- 23/08/21: The FINZ Southern Region F2F Event on 25 August has been cancelled - INFO
- 18/08/21: The FINZ Northern Region F2F Event on 25 August has been cancelled, information on the Southern F2F Event to come - INFO
- 18/08/21: FINZ have a range of virtual events available for fundraisers - LEARN MORE
- 18/08/21: Case from yesterday confirmed as Delta variant, 4 new cases in community overnight - INFO
- 17/08/21: New Zealand to move to Alert Level 4 at 11:59pm tonight, after a positive COVID-19 case in Auckland - INFO
- 26/07/21: FINZ announces 2021 Conference has been affected by Travel Bubble closure - INFO
- 23/07/21: Quarantine-Free Travel with Australia has been suspended - INFO
- 29/06/21: Wellington confirmed to return to Alert Level 1 tonight, 11:59pm - INFO
- 27/06/21: Wellington will remain in Alert Level 2 until 11:59pm Tuesday - INFO
- 26/06/21: Quarantine Free Travel with Australia paused for three days - INFO
- 23/06/21: Wellington to move to Alert Level 2 at 6pm tonight until 11:59pm Sunday - INFO
- 23/06/21: Wellingtonians and Visitors urged to check Locations of Interest after Australian tested positive upon returning from trip to Wellington - INFO
- 12/03/21: Auckland joins rest of country in Alert Level 1 - INFO
- 05/03/21: Auckland to move to Alert Level 2, rest of the country to Alert Level 1 at 6am on Sunday, for a week - INFO
- 03/03/21: Reminder of what F2F Fundraising looks like across Alert Levels from the PFRA - INFO
- 27/02/21: Auckland to move to Alert Level 3, rest of the country to Alert Level 2 at 6am tomorrow, for a week - INFO
- 23/02/21: FINZ Regions are listing new dates for F2F Events - REGISTER
- 22/02/21: Auckland to move to Alert Level 1 - INFO
- 19/02/21: First vaccine administered in New Zealand - INFO
- 18/02/21: Face Coverings now mandatory on Public Transport at all Alert Levels - INFO
- 17/02/21: Auckland to move to Alert Level 2, rest of the country to Alert Level 1 at midnight - INFO
- 15/02/21: FINZ have postponed upcoming F2F Events in Auckland and Wellington - INFO
- 14/02/21: Auckland to move to Alert Level 3, rest of the country to Alert Level 2 at 11.59pm - INFO
- 01/02/21: Captain Sir Tom Moore in hospital with coronavirus - INFO
- 25/01/21: New Zealanders encouraged to turn Bluetooth on and keep scanning - INFO
- 24/01/21: Positive COVID-19 test returned in Te Tai Tokerau / Northland, related to Managed Isolation facility, being investigated - INFO
- 11/01/21: FINZ decides to make most events Virtual in 2021 - LEARN
- 16/11/20: FINZ is proud of our fundraisers - WATCH
- 16/11/20: From British fundraisers to New Zealand fundraisers - INFO
- 12/11/20: 'Contradictory signs: as the corona-crisis continues, what’s really happening in fundraising?' from SOFII - READ
- 04/11/20: 'COVID-19's impact on women and work' from Stats NZ - READ
- 02/11/20: Thank You to our Members for Support this year - WATCH
- 08/10/20: Dr Ashley Bloomfield reminds New Zealand "Alert Level 1 is not Alert Level None" after Auckland's change in Alert Levels to match rest of country, recommends people continue to use the NZ COVID Tracer App - INFO
- 05/10/20: Auckland will move to Alert Level 1 on Wednesday 7 October at 11:59pm - INFO
- 29/09/20: New FINZ Partnership with Raizor "Pandemic Proof Fundraising" - WATCH
- 23/09/20: Auckland moved to Alert Level 2 at 11:59pm - INFO
- 22/09/20: Conference "Can You Still Come to the Venue?" - WATCH
- 21/09/20: Auckland to move to Alert Level 2 on Wednesday 23 September 11:59pm, rest of country to Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm today - INFO
- 16/09/20: Conference 2020 BIG Announcement - WATCH
- 01/09/20: Update from FINZ ED Michelle Berriman on how we plan to deliver the FINZ conference over different possible alert levels scenarios - WATCH
- 31/08/20: All of New Zealand is in Level 2 and Face Masks are mandatory on public transport from today - INFO
- 25/08/20: New Zealand Events Association are asking for Charities whose Events have been affected to fill out a Survey - INFO
- 24/08/20: New Zealand to remain at current Alert Levels until Sunday - INFO
- 23/08/20: Article 'Coronavirus: Is 27,000 charities too many when they're struggling to survive' spoke with Michelle Berriman - READ
- 18/08/20: FINZ provided feedback on these DIA guidelines for fundraising and street appeals in different alert levels - READ
- 18/08/20: Article 'COVID-19 and its impact on Auckland charities' - LISTEN
- 17/08/20: ED Michelle Berriman gives a video update on FINZ in the new Alert Levels - WATCH
- 17/08/20: FINZ AGM moves to be 100% Virtual - REGISTER
- 15/08/20: FINZ launch Appeal Campaign #HereForFINZ - SUPPORT
- 14/08/20: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces continuation of Alert Level 3 for Auckland Region and Alert Level 2 for the rest of New Zealand for 12 more days - INFO
- 12/08/20: FINZ Team sends out Important Announcement - READ
- 11/08/20: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces move to Level 3 for Auckland Region, and to Level 2 for the rest of New Zealand as of 12pm tomorrow - INFO
- 09/06/20: Bumper COVID-19 Edition of the FINZ Magazine released - READ
- 20/05/20: NFPSynergy Article, 'Eight opportunities that the Coronavirus crisis reveals for the charity sector' - READ
- 14/05/20: NFPSynergy Article, 'Eight flaws that the Coronavirus crisis reveals about the charity sector' - READ
- 13/05/20: SOFII Article, 'Fundraising Success at a Time of Catastrophe' Part One featuring Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand - READ
- 13/05/20: SOFII Article, 'Fundraising Success at a Time of Catastrophe' Part Two featuring RNZSPCA - READ
- 11/05/20: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces move to Level 2 on Thursday 14th May - INFO
- 08/05/20: Ask the Experts Week 5 Special, panel of Experts answer your questions via video - WATCH
- 05/05/20: Donor Guru, Lynne Wester, presents 'COVID MIRCO WEBINAR SERIES' - INFO
- 04/05/20: No new cases of COVID-19 reported in New Zealand today - INFO
- 04/05/20: Donate, volunteer, learn about, request from Shields Up NZ, "A not for profit group delivering face shields to our front line medical workers and emergency responders" - INFO
- 04/05/20: 'Five Actions for Leading Effectively Through the COVID Crisis' article from ICF Australasia - READ
- 01/05/20: FINZ 2020 AGM postponed til end of August - INFO
- 01/05/20: 'Ask the Experts: How to during COVID-19', Week 4 Answers out now - INFO
- 01/05/20: Mediaworks launched MediaFund, a $20m advertising fund to support SMEs, innovative start-ups and community organisations - INFO
- 01/05/20: Philanthropy NZ COVID-19 Weekly Update - INFO
- 30/04/20: Philanthropy News, Issue 79 - INFO
- 27/04/20: COVID-19 Health Advice for Organisations - INFO
- 27/04/20: Helping Kiwis cope & thrive through Covid-19. Mentemia is an app that coaches mental wellbeing. Free to all New Zealanders - GET APP
- 27/04/20: ThroughBlue - support groups online to all women in New Zealand that might be suffering from anxiety and depression in these difficult times - INFO
- 27/04/20: Whitepaper, The Future of Payments for Charities and NFPs - INFO
- 27/04/20: "Show your love locally" campaign begins next week from Community Foundations - INFO
- 27/04/20: YouTube videos focusing on coping through COVID-19 from Dr Sarb Johal - WATCH
- 23/04/20: Article, 'How Nonprofits Are Pivoting To Virtual Fundraising In The Face of COVID-19' - READ
- 22/04/20: Sky is offering $1 million worth of TV advertising airtime to charities and community organisations aligned with Covid-19 support efforts in New Zealand - INFO
- 21/04/20: 'Good News About Monthly Donors' article from NonProfitPRO - READ
- 20/04/20: Summary, 'Notes: Fundraising Impact of COVID-19' - READ
- 20/04/20: emPOWER Your Mission, Free NFP Roadmap to Success - INFO
- 20/04/20: Workplace Operations at COVID-19 Alert Levels, business.govt - INFO
- 20/04/20: Volunteering New Zealand, COVID-19 Actions - INFO
- 17/04/20: Philanthropy NZ COVID-19 Weekly Update - INFO
- 17/04/20: The Funding Network bring you a digital crowdfunding event, "#HelpFromHome' on Tuesday 21 April 5pm - FREE WEBINAR
- 16/04/20: Article, 'These people are raising millions for charity - on coronavirus lockdown' - READ
- 16/04/20: NZ COVID-19 Alert Levels in Detail - INFO
- 16/04/20: FINZ ask for your thoughts and feedback on a significant AGM decision - WATCH
- 16/04/20: Community Funding available in Response to COVID-19 - INFO
- 16/04/20: Second round of Ask the Experts available - INFO
- 15/04/20: Get access to world leading, evidence based tools and techniques to be a more positive, resilient force at work and at home - MENTEMIA APP
- 15/04/20: JBWere, 'Navigating Through Rough Seas' - READ
- 14/04/20: The Big Idea, 'When Planning is Hard, Plan We Must' - READ
- 14/04/20: RSM, 'Opportunity Thinking - Thanks COVID19!' - READ
- 14/04/20: COVID-19 National Resource Centre - INFO
- 13/04/20: Interview with Guillame Dehan, Fund a Future about how partnering with Fund a Future and sharing with your donor base, you have the potential to create more positive impact - WATCH
- 13/04/20: Fund a Future, $250 mill sitting with IRD waiting for your charity to claim from - INFO
- 13/04/20: The Agitator website, providing the latest data on Donor Trends - INFO
- 09/04/20: First round of Ask the Experts available - INFO
- 09/04/20: Charities Services COVID-19 Information Page - INFO
- 09/04/20: Philanthropy NZ COVID-19 Update - INFO
- 08/04/20: '#PlanC Panel Discussion: Face-to-Face #fundraising in the #Covid19 crisis', hosted by The Resource Alliance - WATCH
- 08/04/20: UK Government announces £750 million package of support to ensure they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus outbreak - INFO
- 08/04/20: The most fun fundraising event one the conference calendar has just gone virtual! SOFII have made the annual IWITOT event available online, Tuesday April 21st - INFO
- 07/04/20: Fi McPhee and Gavin Coopey present 'The COVID-19 Fundraising Impact Survey Results' - WATCH
- 07/04/20: Volunteering New Zealand & Do Good Jobs webinar 'Volunteer Engagement through COVID-19' - WATCH
- 06/04/20: FINZ set up LinkedIn group 'Fundraisers Together Through COVID-19', an initiative to build a community that can support each other through this crisis, share ideas, ask questions and share information - JOIN
- 06/04/20: Article, 'How to stay Fit and Healthy During Self-Isolation' - READ
- 06/04/20: CAF America Study, 'The Voice of Charities Facing COVID-19 Worldwide' - INFO
- 06/04/20: Lily Family School of Philanthropy article about giving back - READ
- 03/04/20: Read about the Australian Charity Crisis Cabinet response, leading the sector through COVID-19 - INFO
- 31/03/20: Fundraising.co.uk Article, 'Charities cannot meet surge in demand without urgent government funding' - READ
- 30/03/20: Institute of Fundraising Panel Discussion, 'Why, right now, the supporter experience matters more than ever' - WATCH
- 30/03/20: Building a StoryBrand with Donald Miller Podcast, 'Three Keys to Managing Stress Through COVID-19' - LISTEN
- 27/03/20: SOFII Article, 'Fundraising in a Time of Crisis: Navigating Tough Times' - READ
- 27/03/20: eDM sent out with regards to defining essential communication, and Direct Mail in Level 4 - INFO
- 26/03/20: Commercial Leases and COVID-19 - INFO
- 25/03/20: Strategic Grants share webpage keeping the sector up to date on grant round closures, changes, positive funder news and more - INFO
- 23/03/20: Government Wage and Leave Scheme confirmed as applying to; Registered Charities, NGO's, Incorporated Societies, and Post-Settlement Governance Entitites - INFO
- 23/03/20: Survey to assess scale and potential impact on fundraising from More Strategic & Donor Republic released. Results will provide insight for a webinar hosted by FIA - COMPLETE
- 22/03/20: United Way, 'Community Needs' Survey Results - READ
- 19/03/20: Letter to Jacinda Ardern & Grant Robertson, urging them to remember charities in budget considerations - INFO
- 19/03/20: COVID-19 and YOUR Cause Online Session - WATCH
- 17/03/20: April Learning Lunch now a Virtual Event - INFO
- 16/03/20: March Regional Learning Lunches cancelled - INFO
30/08/21: A reminder of this free charity guidebook on key legal issues charities face - INFO
Access Events / Webinars:
- FINZ EducationOnDemand, a range of fundraising education webinars - INFO
- I Wish I'd Thought of That, host: Ken Burnett, Gavin Coopey & Fi McPhee - HAPPENING 06/10/20, 7:30PM
- The Lockdown Keynote: Fundraising Bounce-back, host: Alan Clayton - WATCH
- Virtual Learning Lunch: Dealing Positively in Times of Change & Uncertainty, host: Sumathi Giri - HAPPENING 26/11/20, 12PM
- The Irregular Giving Project, host: PFRA, FINZ, and Fundraising Partners - HAPPENING 25/08/20, 11AM
- Ask the Experts Week 5, host: Michelle Berriman & Sean Triner - WATCH
- COVID Micro Webinar Series, host: Donor Guru, Lynne Wester - INFO
- IWITOT, host: SOFII - PURCHASE RECORDING
- #HelpFromHome, host: The Funding Network in partnership with Vodafone Foundation, Perpetual Guardian and Foundation North - HAPPENING 21/04/20, 5PM
- #PlanC Panel Discussion: Face-to-Face #fundraising in the #Covid19 crisis, host: The Resource Alliance - WATCH
- The COVID-19 Fundraising Impact Survey Results, host: Fi McPhee & Gavin Coopey - WATCH
- Volunteer Engagement Through COVID-19, host: Do Good Jobs & Volunteering NZ - WATCH
- COVID-19 and YOUR Cause, host: Sean Triner & FINZ - WATCH
WATCH: Ask the Experts - Week 5 Questions
Questions from fundraisers to fundraising leaders from around the world. This week, our experts answer, "What is the greatest fundraising lesson you have learnt during COVID19?" and "What are you most excited about in fundraising, beyond COVID19? What shifts do you see taking place and how that will shape the future of fundraising?"
WATCH: COVID19 and YOUR Cause - Weathering the Storm
Are you about to walk right in to one of the worst fundraising revenue crashes of your career? A lot of organisations are! As COVID-19 spreads, too many organisations are about to make incredibly self-destructive choices.
Make sure you are not one of them! The good news is, you don't have to be...