"Taking down the fences between sectors has benefited all parties and increased the chance of sustainable results through community ownership and collaboration" Philanthropy NZ 2009 conference participant
April 2010: Judith Timpany on community development pathways for grantmakers
In April 2010, Mary-Jane Rivers interviewed Judith Timpany.
Philanthropy New Zealand's Grantmaker's Toolkit was launched in Auckland in March 2010, and was immediately put to good use providing the basis for two seminars on the Essentials of Grantmaking.
The Toolkit contains ideas, observations and challenges to support any grantmaker, whether a beginner or a seasoned player, whether staff, trustee, personal donor or advisor.
Completing a Good Cents budgeting programme has had many benefits for Kay (not her real name.) A $2,000 debt with the IRD has been re-accessed; she has managed to repay outstanding debts with 2 loan companies that were costing her $110 per week; and perhaps the main benefit; she has regained confidence in herself.
Wesley Porirua Manager, Makerita Makepulu noted that when Kay started the 8 week programme, she was by far the quietest in the group.
At the end of this article are links to Judith's workshop presentations from the 
Philanthropy New Zealand's Grantmaker's Toolkit was launched in Auckland in March 2010, and was immediately put to good use providing the basis for two seminars on the Essentials of Grantmaking.
Great Start newsletter March 2010 (