About Us
Social Development Partners is an active national network of community organisations in New Zealand.
In particular, we—
- provide informed comment on a variety of issues.
- work collaboratively with others on a range of capacity-building projects.
- encourage organisations to participate and be involved—sector strength comes from a collaborative voice.
- advocate on behalf of our members and our sector.
We’ve operated for over forty years as the NZ Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations, changing our name on September 1 2011. We have a membership base of around 130 organisations, covering over 11,000 paid staff, 41,500 volunteers and 3,500 branches or member organisations.
How we work
The chart below shows how we set out to achieve our Vision and Mission by applying our Values.
Through working to engage, influence and strengthen we help to build strong community organisations, and in turn, thriving communties.
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Our Vision
A thriving, equitable society built on strong communities
Our Mission
To enhance the contribution of community organisations in building strong communities.
Our supporting Values
- Facilitative leadership
- Collaboration and Partnering
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Respect.
We provide a unique opportunity to be involved with strengthening community services and increasing the influence and power of our sector.
Social Development Partners Membership
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Annual Report on the NZ Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations
Read the 2010-2011 Annual Report (PDF 762KB )
Read the 2009-2010 Annual Report (PDF 934KB)
Our History
Please contact us if you require a comprehensive history of the NZ Federation of Vo;luntary Welfare Orgnaisations, the forerunner to Social Development Partners.