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Guides, case studies, and insights to help your charity maximise volunteer impact. Learn from organisations already transforming their volunteer operations.

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Breast Cancer Foundation NZ: Five years co-designing NZ's iconic volunteer-powered street appeal
Case Study5 min read

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ: Five years co-designing NZ's iconic volunteer-powered street appeal

The Pink Ribbon Street Appeal has been running for almost twenty years and is one of New Zealand's most iconic fundraising events. PurposeTech has partnered with Breast Cancer Foundation NZ since 2021 to coordinate over 8,000 volunteers across 1,000+ collection sites nationwide each October.

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Child Cancer Foundation: Three years powering the Child Cancer Foundation Street Appeal
Case Study5 min read

Child Cancer Foundation: Three years powering the Child Cancer Foundation Street Appeal

Child Cancer Foundation has partnered with PurposeTech since 2024 to power their annual Street Appeal—their biggest fundraising event of the year. Now in our third year together, the platform enables hundreds of volunteers across Aotearoa to support families impacted by childhood cancer.

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Sustainable Coastlines: Powering community beach clean-ups across Aotearoa
Case Study5 min read

Sustainable Coastlines: Powering community beach clean-ups across Aotearoa

Sustainable Coastlines partners with PurposeTech to coordinate multi-site environmental clean-up events like Clean Up the Hutt—mobilising hundreds of volunteers across multiple locations to protect our coastlines and waterways.

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Assistance Dogs NZ Trust: Transforming Volunteer Management for a Life-Changing Mission
Case Study5 min read

Assistance Dogs NZ Trust: Transforming Volunteer Management for a Life-Changing Mission

How Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust achieved record-breaking fundraising success while freeing their team to focus on training dogs.

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Volunteer Recruitment Guide for NZ & Australian Charities
Guide15 min read

Volunteer Recruitment Guide for NZ & Australian Charities

Where to find volunteers, how to write listings that convert, and proven recruitment strategies for Kiwi and Aussie charities.

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Corporate Volunteering Partnerships Guide
Guide12 min read

Corporate Volunteering Partnerships Guide

How to attract and manage corporate volunteers. Build partnerships with businesses for team days and skilled volunteers.

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Volunteer Onboarding: Checklist & Best Practices
Guide10 min read

Volunteer Onboarding: Checklist & Best Practices

First impressions matter. A great onboarding experience turns first-time volunteers into long-term supporters.

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A Practical Guide to Running a Successful Street Appeal
Guide12 min read

A Practical Guide to Running a Successful Street Appeal

Everything you need to know about planning, staffing, and executing a street appeal that maximises donations.

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Volunteer Management Best Practices for Charities
Guide10 min read

Volunteer Management Best Practices for Charities

Learn how leading nonprofits recruit, retain, and recognise their volunteer workforce.

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Measuring Volunteer Impact: Metrics That Matter
Guide8 min read

Measuring Volunteer Impact: Metrics That Matter

Go beyond headcount. Learn which metrics help you understand and communicate your volunteer programme's true value.

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Disaster Response: Mobilising Volunteers Quickly
Guide10 min read

Disaster Response: Mobilising Volunteers Quickly

When disaster strikes, speed matters. Learn how to rapidly deploy trained volunteers when communities need help most.

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UN Declares 2026 the International Year of Volunteers
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UN Declares 2026 the International Year of Volunteers

Global launch on December 5, 2025 marks the beginning of IVY2026, with events in 80+ countries celebrating volunteering's role in sustainable development.

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National Volunteer Week 2025: Connecting Communities
News4 min read

National Volunteer Week 2025: Connecting Communities

Australia's largest celebration of volunteering runs May 19-25, with the WA government supporting 233 community organisations with $355,000 in grants.

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NZ Red Cross Volunteers Deliver Record Impact
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NZ Red Cross Volunteers Deliver Record Impact

Nearly 700,000 meals delivered, 15 emergency responses, and 868 refugees welcomed—a testament to the power of organised volunteering.

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WA Telethon Smashes Record: $90 Million Raised
News3 min read

WA Telethon Smashes Record: $90 Million Raised

Perth's iconic fundraising weekend powered by thousands of volunteers achieves its biggest result ever, bringing the all-time total past $750 million.

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Digital Platforms Transform Volunteer Management
News5 min read

Digital Platforms Transform Volunteer Management

Modern platforms cut admin workload by 56% and boost volunteer satisfaction by 70%. Here's how technology is reshaping the sector.

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NZ Celebrates 53% Volunteer Participation Rate
News4 min read

NZ Celebrates 53% Volunteer Participation Rate

National Volunteer Week 2025 honoured New Zealand's volunteers under the theme 'Whiria te tangata'—with over $6.4 billion contributed annually.

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