In a recent episode of Purposely, Mark Longbottom spoke with Clive Pedley, founder and CEO of Giving Architects.
Clive shared his journey from working as a solo fundraising adviser to leading a philanthropy agency that helps charities strengthen their fundraising efforts.
Growing up in a family where purpose and community mattered, Clive developed values that shaped his career. He started as a one-person consultancy but soon saw the opportunity to expand his work. Over the years, he has collaborated with social purpose organisations across New Zealand and Australia, helping them raise funds for important causes.
Since 2000, Clive has been advising, coaching, and training organisations in the social impact sector. He served as President of the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand (FINZ) and was a member of its National Council. In 2014, he became the first New Zealander appointed to the Board of CFRE International, a global accreditation body for senior fundraisers, and later joined the International Advisory Panel of the Rogare Think Tank on fundraising ethics.
Clive’s expertise goes beyond traditional philanthropy. In 2017, he joined the Responsible Investment Association of Australia’s Impact Investment Forum committee and helped set up New Zealand’s first Impact Investment Advisory Board. His work has contributed to shaping the country’s approach to impact investment, introducing new funding models to the sector.
His commitment to community-led giving is evident in his role in founding Te Awa Community Foundation. With a background in regional farming, Clive chose to stay in his community, applying his fundraising and investment experience to support long-term, intergenerational change.
Now the CEO and Director of Giving Architects New Zealand, Clive continues to support charities and social enterprises in building sustainable funding strategies. He spoke about the challenges and rewards of his journey, highlighting the importance of understanding the marketplace, creating environments where fundraising can succeed, and the role of philanthropy in achieving strategic goals.
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