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Guides, updates and stories from the Generous.nz community.
149 posts
3 September 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 10 min read
Raffle vs Auction: Which Fundraiser Is Right for You?
If you’re weighing up a raffle vs auction fundraiser, the honest answer is: raffles are easier, cheaper and more reliable for most New Zealand groups, while auctions can.
3 September 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 10 min read
School Gala Ideas and Planning Guide
A school gala can raise $5,000 to $20,000+ for your school, but only if it's planned well. The direct answer: run fewer, well organised stalls, sell vouchers and raffle.
2 September 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 12 min read
How to Run a Walk-a-Thon in New Zealand
A walk a thon is one of the simplest and most effective fundraisers you can run in New Zealand, and the direct answer is this: you can launch one in under a week by.
2 September 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 11 min read
Corporate Matching Gifts: Doubling Your Fundraiser
If you’re running a fundraiser in New Zealand, corporate matching gifts can effectively double the money you raise — and yes, this absolutely works in Aotearoa. Many New.
1 September 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 11 min read
How to Run a Personal Fundraiser for Someone in Need
If you want to raise money for a family member or friend in New Zealand, the direct answer is: yes, you absolutely can — and the best way to start is to get their full.
1 September 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 11 min read
Fundraising for Animal Welfare in New Zealand
If you want to run an animal charity fundraiser in New Zealand, the fastest path is to combine a donation page with digital voucher sales from local pet businesses—this.
1 September 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 10 min read
Crowdfunding vs Fundraising in New Zealand: What's the Difference
The short answer: crowdfunding is a type of fundraising where you collect many small donations from a large number of people, usually online, for a specific project or.
31 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 11 min read
Christmas Fundraising Ideas for NZ Groups
Christmas is the biggest giving window of the year in New Zealand, and the groups that plan ahead—starting in November, not mid December—raise the most. The direct.
31 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 10 min read
How to Promote a Fundraiser on Instagram
Yes, you can run a successful fundraiser on Instagram in New Zealand — but only if you stop treating it like a noticeboard and start treating it like a conversation.
30 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 12 min read
Virtual Fundraising Ideas for New Zealand Groups
Virtual fundraising lets your group raise money without hiring a hall, printing tickets, or standing at a sausage sizzle in the rain. The direct answer: the most.
30 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 12 min read
Sports Club Fundraising: A Year-Round Plan
If your sports club only fundraises when the season is about to start, you're leaving money on the table. The answer to sustainable sports club fundraising in New.
30 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 11 min read
Event Ticket Fundraising for Clubs and Schools
Yes, you can run a highly effective event ticket fundraiser in NZ by selling tickets online for dinners, productions, tournaments, and galas—and pairing every ticket.
30 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 11 min read
How GST Works on Fundraising in New Zealand
If you're running a fundraiser in New Zealand and wondering whether GST applies, here's the direct answer: GST only applies if your organisation is GST registered and.
29 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 12 min read
Church and Marae Fundraising Ideas
The best way to raise money for a church, marae, or cultural group in New Zealand is to lead with relationships, not transactions. Start by identifying what your.
29 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 11 min read
Kindergarten and PTA Fundraising Ideas That Work
If you're on a kindergarten or PTA committee in New Zealand, the direct answer is this: the most effective fundraising doesn't come from working harder—it comes from.
28 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 8 min read
How to Fundraise for a School Trip (A Parent's Guide)
If your child's class trip is short on funds, the most practical way to help is to set up a dedicated fundraising page, sell digital vouchers to friends and family, and.
28 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 7 min read
Fundraising for Medical Costs in New Zealand: What Works
If you need to raise money for medical treatment, equipment, or recovery costs in New Zealand, the most effective approach is to create a clear, honest fundraising page.
28 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 7 min read
Best Free Fundraising Platforms in New Zealand
The best free fundraising platforms in New Zealand are those that cost you nothing to set up and only take a fee when money actually comes in. Generous.nz, Givealittle.