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The Role of Grantmaker

Associations and SupportOrganisations as Policy Actors;

the New Zealandexperience

Robyn Scott

Philanthropy New Zealand


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If Liberty and equality

are to be found in democracy,

they will be best attained

When all persons share alike

in the government

to the utmost.

ARISTOTLE


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The New Zealand

Environment Democratic environmentMMP

Government Minority parties can be as important as the

major parties in determining whether legislationis passed/ policy developed.

Direct access to decision makers andkey influencers

Relationships are key Makes a more direct approach possible and

realistic

Size of country


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Why do we engage in the policy

making process Leadership

Taking a leadership position on behalf ofmembers

Communication Buildingawareness and recognition around

the value of the sector

Advocacy Lobbying on key issues/ legislation that

impact on the philanthropic sector and thebroader Community and Voluntary Sector.

Issues that affect our members either directly or

indirectly.


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Philanthropy NZ Mission

Philanthropy New Zealand will foster,

inspire and promote the interests of

the philanthropic and grantmakingsector in NZ through research,education and communication and by

being a credible, influential andrepresentativevoice.


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Why?

Means

Motive

Opportunity


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How do we make Decisions aboutEngaging in the Policy MakingProcess?

Critical decision making

ASK and LISTEN

Know your memberstheir philosophies,

hopes, ideas and aspirations Send appropriate signalsideas/ opinions

welcome

Invest in capacity to gather evidence

research base to work.


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As a Grantmaker Support

Organisation

Responsibility to:

Bringintelligent, informedanalysisof the issues to the attention ofmembers.


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Getting Started in the Policy

Arena

1. Learn the Legal Limits andunderstand existing public policyaround an issue.

Talk to other organisations with aninterest in similar issues.


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Arena2. Choose an Issue with Merit

Focus on a public policy issue that

could: Further members efforts for greater

community good

Build on the organisations experience,

interests and values Flow logically from the strategic goals of the

organisation.


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Arena3. Learn everything you can

about the issue and members

views on the issue.Conduct research in the issue

Analyse the risks and benefits ofinfluencing on this issue, based on

research/evidence. Study the big picture and where other

organisations sit on the issue.

Look for efforts relating to the issue thatare particularly ripe for action.


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Arena5. Develop a Strategy to pursue your Goals

Choose strategic approaches( eg. Fund

research, support efforts by other groups,inform the public and other key influencers)Involve key constituents

Develop relationships and enlist support

from key partners and others Commit sufficient funding and resources to

make a difference

Capitalise on expertise and capabilities ofthose involved.


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Arena6. Assess and refine Strategies

Document plans andaccomplishments

Evaluate progress over time

Periodically re evaluatestay thecourse or shift/refine approaches

Celebrate winsbig and small.


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How Philanthropy NZ hasengaged in Policy Development

/ Policy influence

Convening and Canvassing Bringing parties together, raising issues, and

continuing the dialogue. Either formally or informally canvassing

members for responses and utilising input intoa formal process.


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Policy development/ Influence

the NZ experience

Conduit

To key decision makers and influencersin government, government agenciesand the wider sector, providing

information and context.


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Policy development/ Influencethe NZ experienceCatalyst

Johns Hopkins Data Collection project/ Study of the NZ Not for ProfitSector


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Policy development/ Influencethe NZ experience

Participating

Being at the table to listen and provideinput. It may be to participate in theformal government processes alreadyin place to deal with a particular issue.

Charities Commission development.


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David and Goliath - Building

scale and scope Champion the benefits of involvement in

public policy both through individualactions but also by collaborating andcooperating with other organisations in thesector.

Build strategic relationships with members

of the sector and communities of interestoutside the sector, such as business.


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Lessons Learned

Engage with membersASK ANDLISTENBE PREPARED TO OFFERINTELLIGENT ANALYSIS

Get involved early and be strategic

Be prepared to investtime and money

Identify the key influencers

Make time

Balance the needs of all members.

Build good relationships


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Lessons Learned

Build relationships

Be nonpartisan Be inclusive

Communicate on issues regularly with

members Gather robust evidence to inform

both debate and outcome.


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