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When young people are connected, empowered, and thriving, they have the potential to reshape Aotearoa’s funding system for the better.
Our events and opportunities help young people build skills and experience, connect with others, grow their leadership, and shift the way organisations see youth voice.
Regional gatherings
Regional gatherings
Our in-person gatherings are a chance for under-35s working in and around philanthropy to share stories, swap challenges and wins, and build connections over kai.
Connection calls
Connection calls
Our connection calls are casual online gatherings for under-35s working in or around philanthropy. Each session features a special guest and is a chance to connect with like-minded peers, share ideas, and soak up fresh inspiration from the field.
Previous special guests have included:
Previous special guests have included:
Ezekiel Raui
Head of Foundation - Te Rourou, One Aotearoa Foundation
Lotima Vaioleti
Community & Māori Liaison Advisor - BayTrust
Tane Phillips
Funding & Systems Administrator - TECT
Annual retreat
Annual retreat
Our annual retreat is a chance for young people across the sector to come together to connect, rest, reset, kōrero, and develop personally and professionally. Our 2025 retreat in Auckland was themed around 'Rooted & Rising', as a way to celebrate who we are, where we’ve come from, and where we’re heading, individually and collectively.
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The Price of Purpose
The Price of Purpose
Our podcast, The Price of Purpose, features honest, thought-provoking kōrero exploring the past, present, and future of giving in Aotearoa.
Find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Listen to our latest episode:
It's Giving: Youth Funding Symposium
It's Giving: Youth Funding Symposium
In 2025, we hosted It’s Giving: Youth Funding Symposium - a sector-first one-day event exploring what impactful, youth-centred funding can look like in Aotearoa. With the support of Clare Foundation, Wayne Francis Charitable Trust, Todd Foundation, and Te Rourou, we were able to bring together 80 rangatahi, funders and decision-makers from across the motu to share bold ideas, unpack challenges and build stronger relationships. This was the largest event we’ve ever delivered, and it included whakawhanaungatanga, panels, hīkoi and creative activations, and keynote speeches.
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Other opportunities
Other opportunities
Beyond our regular activities and offerings, we stay responsive. We love to create - and to show up in spaces others are creating - where young people can connect, lead, be heard, and shape the sector. Recently, this has looked like:
Supporting two YIP members to attend the NEXUS Summit for emerging leaders.
Hosting one-on-one coffees for newcomers to philanthropy, supporting entry into the sector and fostering early connections.
Attending Philanthropy New Zealand's conference.
Creating opportunities for our members to grow their skills by contributing to our projects - e.g. podcast production and symposium co-design.
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