This year has been transformative for Nikau in so many ways. As an organisation, we have welcomed new donors, delivered almost $1.2 million in funding to support the people and places of our region, committed nine new funds that will give back long into the future and worked alongside two iconic Wellington sites to establish legacies so they can be visited, admired and enjoyed for generations to come.

In 2023, we observed a number of trends in the philanthropic sector. These included the many organisations looking to futureproof their impact, trusts taking steps to secure a succession plan and organisations seeing the benefit of collaboration to make the biggest difference in our communities.

In 2023, Nikau was delighted to deliver over $1.2 million in transformative funding to support the people and places of our region.

As a funder, we understand that our role isn’t just to get money out the door. It’s to make meaningful connections with our community, create space for important conversations and – most importantly – to listen so we can play our part in implementing solutions that are informed, effective and fit for purpose.

Through this connection with our communities, we observed many trends throughout the sector, were able to create positive funding experiences for not-for-profits and deliver practical and meaningful funding to our communities.