From community fundraisers to volunteering, Kiwis love to give back. But one of the most powerful — and often underutilised —ways to support causes we care about is workplace giving. 

Craigs Investment Partners established a Workplace Giving Programme in 2019, which over the past 6 years has collectively donated more than $1m to charities nationwide. Craigs employees opt into the programme, donating directly from their pay, with the company matching contributions dollar for dollar up to an agreed limit. There are more than 20 Craigs branches across Aotearoa New Zealand, and each office determines which local charity organisations they wish to support each year.  

The success of Craigs workplace giving program demonstrates how businesses can make a meaningful difference in their communities through structured giving programs that foster a culture of collective goodwill in the workplace. 

How Workplace Giving Works 

Workplace giving allows employees to give a small, regular amount from each payroll. The process is simple: 

1. Employees opt in – They select a charity (or multiple charities) and set up an automatic deduction. 
2. Employers may match donations – Many businesses boost impact encourage local giving by matching employee contributions dollar-for-dollar. 
3. Tax benefits apply –Employees receive a 33.33% tax credit for each donation (no need to claim at year-end). So if you donate $7.50, only $5 is deducted from your net pay.

Studies show that workplaces with giving programmes have: 

• Higher staff morale 
• Stronger team connection 
• Increased pride in their employer

Craigs are just one example of the many Workplace Giving success stories across Aotearoa New Zealand. Workplace Giving makes it easy for employees to donate regular amounts and for employers to multiply the impact of that generosity, to support amazing local causes.