Reports
Here we share insights and learnings from research we have supported or commissioned.
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Participatory grantmakingA summary report sharing learnings from Foundation North’s experiences with participatory grantmaking approaches.
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Community Perspectives on Effective Funding PracticeCommunity feedback and perspectives on what enables good funding practice.
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Te Tai Tokerau and Tāmaki Makaurau Community SnapshotAn overview of population data and indicators for Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau.
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Key Trends & Community InsightsA high-level glimpse of trends, aspirations and enablers identified by Foundation North’s priority communities across Te Tai Tokerau and Tāmaki Makaurau.
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Ageing PopulationInsights into the demographic trend of an ageing population, and the potential impacts on communities in Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau.
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Submission on Draft Second Emissions Reduction PlanThis submission addresses the support required from the central government for the Second Emissions Reduction Plan as related to the Philanthropic sector.
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Foundation North Submission to Ministry of Primary Industries Manatū Ahu MatuaProposed temporary fishery closures in the Hauraki Gulf
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Food Sovereignty and Equitable Food SystemsA report for the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors in Aotearoa. Revised for public release, April 2023. Original report, February 2022.
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Developing leadership capacity and capability in the community sectorFoundation North sought to understand how to support and strengthen community leadership within Aotearoa, commissioning the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) to gather some insights.
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Understanding impact in philanthropy: Leading practiceA think piece sharing latest trends and practice in understanding impact.
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Understanding impact in philanthropy: FoundationsA ‘101’ introduction to understanding impact; issues, approaches and their pros and cons, and basic good practice.
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Understanding impact in philanthropy: Te Tiriti o Waitangi considerationsThis report highlights Te Tiriti o Waitangi considerations for understanding impact in mainstream (non-Iwi based) philanthropy.
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Foundation North - GIFT Submission on Auckland Council’s Draft Regional Parks Management PlanRead the Foundation's feedback to Auckland Council.
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Foundation North Submission on Draft National Adaptation PlanRead the Foundation's feedback to the Ministry for Environment.
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O Le Ala I Le Pule O Le TauFoundation North supported the research that led to the findings contained in this report, published by LEAD.
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Good Practice GuidelinesDrawing on sector resources and research, these guidelines were developed in 2019 by the Centre for Social Impact for Rāta Foundation and Foundation North.
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Pacific Youth Talk About CultureAn exploration of cultural connectedness with Pacific youth
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MPEI - Pacific families talk about Pacific successFindings from Ngā Tau Tuangahuru - exploring Māori and Pacific ‘Success’
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MPEI - Investing in Pacific SuccessGuidance for funders informed by Ngā Tau Tuangahuru research findings
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Housing Sector UpdateThe impact and influence of housing as a key contributor to social wellbeing in Auckland and Northland
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Pacific Future Makers ReportThe experiences of the people involved in the Pacific Future Makers fund
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Submission on He Pou a Rangi - Climate Change CommissionOur feedback on Climate action for Aotearoa, 2021 Draft Advice for Consultation
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Submission on Government Response Strategy to Sea ChangeOur feedback to DOC and Ministry for Primary Industries on the Government Response Strategy to Sea Change
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The Housing LandscapeHow can we identify opportunities for engagement, investment, and greater impact in the housing sector?
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Evaluation of the Catalysts For Change funding programme - Summary ReportExperiences of the first cohort of grantees that participated in the first Catalysts for Change programme
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Creating an Inclusive Aotearoa New ZealandA summary of a sector hui convened by Belong Aotearoa, Foundation North and Centre for Social Impact
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Guidelines of ethical approaches to engage in relationships with MāoriWhat principles are important to Māori when establishing a relationship?
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Investing for Impact in NorthlandHow can we, as a funder, invest to help reduce disparities in Northland?
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How to support emerging artistsFrom the archives: What can funders do to reduce the challenges faced by emerging artists?
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The Power Of Four - Lessons from the VOYCE collaborationLessons learned from the collaboration between 4 philanthropic funders that led to the establishment of VOYCE
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On the Cusp - Re-designing complex communities and institutions to flourishCan New Zealand pave the way in designing system-level solutions to help institutions to thrive?
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Investing for Impact in South Auckland - Full ReportHow can we, as a funder, invest to help reduce disparities in South Auckland?
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Investing for Impact in South Auckland - Executive SummaryExecutive summary - How can we, as a funder, invest to help reduce disparities in South Auckland?
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Investing for Impact in Northland - Executive SummaryExecutive summary - How can we, as a funder, invest to help reduce disparities in Northland?
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Impact Investment - Part Two: Engaging in impact investingExamples of how foundations can engage in impact investing
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Impact Investment - Part One: An introduction to impact investingThe nature and scope of impact investment; who and what can it support?
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Effective philanthropic support for diverse communities - Executive SummaryExecutive summary - How can the philanthropic sector support the needs of refugee and migrant background communities?
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Effective philanthropic support for diverse communities - Full ReportHow can the philanthropic sector support the needs of refugee and migrant background communities?
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Understanding the Landscape of Auckland & Northland - An Evidence Review - An Evidence ReviewKey findings of an evidence review completed to inform the implementation of our 2018 Strategic Plan
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Topic - Population ProfileA summary of trends and issues with population profiling in Auckland and Northland
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Topic - Social CohesionA summary of trends and issues with social cohesion in Auckland and Northland
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Topic - Population ChangeA summary of trends and issues with population change in Auckland and Northland
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Topic - Income equality & deprivationA summary of trends and issues with income equality in Auckland and Northland
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Topic - Economic wellbeingA summary of trends and issues with economic wellbeing in Auckland and Northland
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Topic - HousingA summary of trends and issues found in the housing sector in Auckland and Northland
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Topic - Environmental WellbeingA summary of trends and issues with environmental wellbeing in Auckland and Northland
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Topic - EducationA summary of trends and issues found in the education sector in Auckland and Northland
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Topic - Children and young peopleA summary of trends and issues with child and youth wellbeing in Auckland and Northland
