Communications and fundraising are often treated as separate functions in NGOs, but they’re deeply connected. In this blog, I spoke to senior fundraising leader Rachael Holderness to explore what happens when that connection is weak, and what communications teams need to understand if their work is going to genuinely support income.

Communications is a female-majority profession in New Zealand - yet decision-making, power, pay and influence don’t always reflect that reality. For International Women’s Day, I spoke with senior communications leader Emma Blackmore about the structural and cultural barriers still shaping women’s careers in our sector.

Mental health prevention in Aotearoa New Zealand shows what comes after awareness. Drawing on insights from Sarah Manley of Mitey (part of the John Kirwan Foundation), this blog post explores how communications must shift from reducing stigma to building practical skills and sustained behaviour change - because awareness is only the starting line.

What do charity leaders really want from their communications advisors? Seasoned chief executive Shaun Greaves shares candid lessons on trust, judgement and human-centred messaging, drawn from leadership roles across Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand, New Zealand Red Cross and now Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN).