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NEXT Stories Special Edition Newsletter
I am often asked how NEXT decides what organisations and areas it wants to support, how we think about philanthropy, and what we’ve been learning, among other things.
NEXT Stories – which we bring you in this special edition newsletter - starts answering those questions.
Each of the NEXT Stories talks to one aspect of our activity. Together they form the first issue of what will become a series, in the long-term to be brought together as a fuller chronicle of NEXT Stories.
A special acknowledgement and thanks goes to Annette Culpan for researching and writing the NEXT Stories. Annette’s knowledge of and passion for philanthropy making a difference for New Zealand and New Zealanders, makes her the perfect person to tell our story with interest, context and care.
Neal and Annette Plowman believe everyone with enough disposable income should contribute to the causes they care most about. We hope that by sharing the NEXT Stories, others with an interest in philanthropy and social impact may consider the difference they could make - and perhaps consider strategic philanthropy as a way for them to contribute to social and environmental change.
Yours in education and the environment
Bill Kermode
CEO, NEXT Foundation
How to give away $100 million and still get your money's worth
A blog from Bill Kermode
The Pre NEXT Story and Getting Started
NEXT Founders Neal and Annette Plowman, and Founding Chair Chris Liddell, share the story of their philanthropic journey – and the genesis of NEXT Foundation.
Why a Limited Life Foundation
NEXT shares its rationale behind setting up a limited life foundation –- a $100million spend-down over ten years, with a focus on impact.
Predator Free New Zealand
Predator Free New Zealand is a key investment focus in NEXT’s environmental portfolio – why is this so important, and what initiatives is NEXT supporting in this space?
Strategic Practices in Philanthropy
Giving is good – thoughtful giving is even better. NEXT and other philanthropic organisations share their views on taking a more strategic approach to giving back.
