Welcome to our April newsletter!

Kia ora koutou, 

We hope you are all keeping well. With Easter and the school holidays now underway, we hope you're able to take a well-earned break, enjoy some down time and that the weather plays its part over the next few weeks! There are a few important updates to share below, including some key reminders to support you as a Collective and us as a team, an update on a new role we are recruiting for, and a recent webinar recording.
We'd also like to extend a warm welcome to our new collectives. It's been a busy few months with many groups coming on board, which is incredibly exciting.  A big ngā mihi nui to you for spreading the word about Gift Collective, and thanks you for the important mahi that you do in you communities 💛

Happy Easter to you all, we hope you have a restful and peaceful break with your whānau and friends.
Our office will be closed over the Easter period:

We’ll be back in the office from Tuesday 7 April.

Gift Collective is on the lookout for a Client Support & Finance Administrator to join our small but mighty team based in Wellington.
This could be a great fit for someone who:

In this role, you’ll support collectives across Aotearoa to manage funding, submit expenses, and navigate financial processes - making a real difference behind the scenes.

Part-time (30 hours per week) - Client Support & Finance Administrator | Do Good Jobs
Please share this with your networks!

Thanks to everyone who attended our recent webinar - the session covered practical tips to help you get the most from your Gift (Open) Collective page.
If you missed it, here’s a link to the recording for you to watch in your own time. 

Upcoming Webinar
We’re currently organising our next webinar and will share details with you soon.
Keep an eye on your inbox - we’re looking forward to bringing you another helpful session!

A quick reminder to please submit your expenses by Tuesday each week.
This helps ensure:
• Processing on Wednesday
• Payments made by Thursday
If you need any support, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

*Please note: all support queries should come directly to the Gift Collective team. There’s no need to contact Open Collective.

There are a number of funding rounds currently open across the motu. As applications are submitted under our name and charitable status, it’s important that we have a full understanding of what is being applied for. Please ensure you share your application with us for review at least a week before submitting an application. As a small team, this allows us to carry out due diligence and ensure your application is strong and aligned.

If you’re planning to apply for funding:

Keep an eye out for funding opportunities in your area, and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need support or just want to kōrero. We’re here to make things easier so you can focus on your kaupapa 💛

Ngā mihi nui,