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

Fundraising Guidelines
(FINZ / Charities Services)

F2F Fundraising Guidelines
(PFRA)

Ask a panel of fundraising experts from around the globe hows and whys of fundraising during this crisis, including: Ken Burnett, Fi McPhee, Rachel Muir, and Simon Scriver.

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 - P URCHASE 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...