The Foundation’s Strategic Plan is centred on the following main themes:

Increase funds under management to $9m  in 3 years, $30m in 10 years and $100m by 2040.

Responsible Sub-Committees: Professional Advisers, Funds Development & Income Generation

Build community research and evaluation practices

Establish knowledge of community issues and trends as well as effective grantmaking and evaluation.

Responsible Sub-Committees: Research & Grants

Develop organisational capacity

Develop the Foundation’s staff and Board capacity and capability through its staff, development and implementation of the necessary policies, systems and procedures to ensure a business like operation and high quality services to donors, potential donors and stakeholders.

Responsible Sub-Committees: Governance, Executive Committee, Audit & Risk

Establish ACF as a significant philanthropic entity in New Zealand

Build credibility and awareness of the Foundation’s unique positioning, services and impact.

Responsible Sub-Committees: Funds Development & Income Generation