#258 Impact Lunch Live - Changing Face of Philanthropy

The Changing Face of Philanthropy – Impact Lunch Highlights

In this special live-recorded episode of Purposely, we take you inside our recent Impact Lunch at The Grid in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, where 50 PLUS leaders from across Aotearoa’s charity, philanthropy, and investment sectors came together to explore the future of giving.

Host Mark Longbottom is joined by three returning guests—Lani Evans MNZM, Ezekiel (Zeek) Raui, and Izzy Horrocks—for a thought-provoking and wide-ranging conversation on the evolving landscape of philanthropy in Aotearoa. From community-led approaches to corporate and venture philanthropy, this kōrero unpacks the challenges, opportunities, and bold ideas shaping how we give.

We also hear a powerful mihi and welcome from Dale Corlett, CEO of Script to Screen, who grounds the conversation in te ao Māori values and reminds us that true impact starts with people and relationships.

In this episode:

• Corporate foundations as true community partners

• What it takes to grow and fund social innovation

• The power of participatory philanthropy and shifting decision-making to communities

  Honest reflections on competition, collaboration, and redefining success in the sector

  Venture philanthropy

Featured Guests:

• Lani Evans MNZM – Co-Founder of Fundsorter

• Ezekiel Raui – Head of the One New Zealand Foundation

• Izzy Horrocks – CEO and Co-Founder, Aotearoa Lifecourse Fund

• Dale Corlett – CEO, Script to Screen

Supported by:
This episode and event were proudly supported by Trust Management NZ and Trust Investments NZ.

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