People Inspired By Purpose - Purposely Podcast

Shae Ronald ONZM, CEO of Youthline, has dedicated her career to supporting others and with a real focus the mental health and wellbeing of young people. With nearly 30 years' experience in the mental health sector, Shae has led Youthline since 2018, guiding the organisation through a transformative period of challenges, growth, and innovation. Shae’s commitment to youth wellbeing is deeply persona...

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Richard Spackman CEO at Aoraki Foundation. Richard and host Mark Longbottom discuss the Community Foundation Movement and their potential for long-term sustainable impact. Richard emphasises the importance of scaling a community foundation st...

Introducing Richard Spackman, the CEO of the Aoraki Foundation, who recently shared his journey and the foundation’s mission on Purposely Podcast. Richard grew up in an entrepreneurial environment, with his parents managing various businesses, from service stations to ostrich farming. This upbringing instilled in him a strong understanding of business and a passion for innovation. Richard has demo...

Ian MacQuillin MCIoF(Dip) is the director of Rogare, which he founded in 2014. He’s recognised as a leading thinker on fundraising ethics Ian featured on Episode #220 of Purposely and was asked about the future of fundraising:  Ian emphasised the need for professionalisation in the sector. He highlighted the importance of transforming fundraising into a fully-fledged profession with structured ent...

In this episode of Purposely, we were delighted to welcome Christie Stuart, the Joint Chief Executive of Big Buddy, a charity dedicated to matching boys without fathers in their lives with positive male role models. Christie shares her journey from sports marketing and communications to leading a charity, driving the mission and services of Big Buddy NZ. One of the standout points from our discuss...

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Lachlan Keating CEO Deaf Aotearoa. Lachlan discusses his approach to leading a Deaf organisation, emphasising the importance of pushing Deaf representatives to the forefront in media to increase awareness and visibility of sign language. He h...

Angela Meyer: Driving Radical Positive Change for Women Welcoming Angela Meyer on Purposely, where she discusses her mission to empower women and build socially conscious businesses that align with her values. Angela Meyer has been a strong advocate for women's empowerment promoting gender equity and financial stability. Raised in a feminist Catholic household in Palmerston North, Angela's early l...

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Malindi MacLean CET at Outward Bound NZ.

As a key influencer and co-founder of Tanck, Angus Crowther brings a wealth of expertise on engaging governments to help deliver charitable missions. Recently, Angus shared his insights on the Purposely, providing invaluable advice for leaders of social sector organisations. His approach is both strategic and practical, making it essential listening for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities...

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Josie Pagani CEO at ChildFund NZ.        The big thing that drives Josie is the desire to 'get some things done' and make a positive difference today. This simple concept drives her approach politically and as a charity leader.   Josie talks...

Welcoming Jenni Giblin, CEO of FundingHQ to Purposely where she shares her founder journey as well as her expertise on fundraising for charities and for-purpose organisations. Jenni Giblin, CEO of Funding HQ, shares her journey as a founder and her expertise in fundraising for charities and purpose-driven organizations. Living on a dairy and sheep farm in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, Jenni splits her...

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Ian MacQuillin founder of Rogare - The Fundraising Think Tank. The discussion centre's on the challenges of advocating for fundraising and changing public perceptions about charity overheads and salaries. Despite efforts like the Impact Coali...

Welcoming Josie Pagani, CEO of ChildFund New Zealand to Purposely where she shares her charities mission as well as her career journey. From her early days in a working-class village in the Cotswolds to her diverse career spanning political activism, film, and social justice, Josie's path to charity leadership has been anything but conventional. Listen now

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Dale Corlett CEO of Screen to Script.

Welcoming Ian MacQuillin, founder of Rogare - The Fundraising Think Tank, who on a recent trip from the UK joined Purposely host Mark Longbottom for a discussion on the evolving role of fundraising in charitable missions and the profession's future. Ian MacQuillin's journey into fundraising began with a desire to probe deeper into the profession. His foundational belief, "Fundraising at its heart...

Welcoming Malindi Maclean, CEO of Outward Bound New Zealand, where she shares her charity's mission to use the challenge of the outdoors to help young people thrive and her journey from pro cyclist to non-profit leader. The core mission of Outward Bound New Zealand is to empower young people by challenging them to step out of their comfort zones and develop essential life skills. The organization...

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Julie Chapman founder & CEO KidsCan and Pet Refuge.

Welcoming Lachlan Keating, the CEO of Deaf Aotearoa, to Purposely where he shares his organisation's mission to represent and serve deaf people. Lachlan joined the organisation nearly two decades ago and has been instrumental in driving the mission forward. Born in Tasmania, Australia, Lachlan's career journey is as inspiring as it is diverse. Deaf Aotearoa’s mission is centred on ensuring accessi...

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Susan Glasgow CEO at Variety New Zealand.

Welcoming Dale Corlett, Executive Director at Script to Screen, to Purposely. Dale shares his organisation's mission as well as his career journey from budding actor, film writer, and director to charity leader. Dale began his journey in the arts as an actor, eventually transitioning to writing and directing his own film. During his 17-year tenure in Scotland, he championed the intersection betwee...

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Lori Abert Luke CEO at Acorn Foundation.

Welcoming Julie Chapman, founder of KidsCan and Pet Refuge, to Purposely where she shares her founder story and her vision for the charities she leads. Founded in 2005, KidsCan was born from Chapman's belief that "education equals opportunity." The charity's primary goal is to provide essential items that children living in hardship need to access educational opportunities. This...

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Thomas Hinz founder & CEO at Circability Trust.

Welcoming Susan Glasgow, CEO of Variety New Zealand, to Purposely where she shares her charity's mission to lift children out of poverty and discusses her journey from a fundraiser to the leader of a nonprofit organisation. We will also delve into the captivating origin story of the Variety movement, tracing its beginnings in early 1900s Pittsburgh, USA, to its current role in making a positiv...

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Dhivya O'Connor CEO of Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, where she shares;