Real Stories of Impact: How Your Donations Are Changing Lives
When you’re looking for the best charity to give to, it’s natural to want proof that your money is making a difference. Giving feels good, but it feels even better when you see the lives you’re helping to change. At One Percent Collective, we love sharing stories of how your generosity is transforming communities across Aotearoa.
The Power of Seeing the Impact
Choosing a charity is one thing. Knowing how your donation is being used takes it to the next level. When you can see the difference your support makes, giving becomes more than just ticking a box. It turns into a powerful act of change.
At One Percent Collective, we’re big on transparency. Every dollar you donate goes straight to the charities you choose, and we’re committed to showing you the results.
How Your Donations Can Make a Difference
Our partner charities are tackling some of the biggest challenges in New Zealand. Whether it’s putting food on the table, improving mental health, or protecting our environment, your regular donations are driving real change.
Here are just a few ways your generosity can make an impact:
- Feeding Families in Need
One of our partner charities has provided thousands of meals to families facing unexpected challenges. Your donations help keep food banks running, so families don’t have to choose between heating their homes and buying groceries. - Supporting Mental Health
Another charity is offering phone support and online counselling services for young people. With mental health issues on the rise, your support is giving many Kiwis access to the care they need. - Empowering Youth
Being a young person in the modern world is hard enough. Now imagine you’ve had to flee war in your country. Thanks to your contributions, another partner charity can work with refugee and migrant youth to give them the life skills and confidence to thrive in Aotearoa, New Zealand.These are just a few examples of the lasting impact you’re helping create.
How One Percent Collective Makes Giving Simple
When you donate through One Percent Collective, you’re not just supporting one cause. You’re helping a range of charities do amazing work. By combining donations from hundreds of generous Kiwis, we provide steady funding that helps charities plan ahead and increase their impact.
And the best part? You get to see how your donations are helping to create impact. We keep you in the loop with stories from the charities you support.
Join Us in Making a Difference
There’s so much need across New Zealand, but together, we can create real change. By joining One Percent Collective, you’ll be part of a movement that’s transforming lives – one small donation at a time.
Common regular giving FAQs
What’s the easiest way to donate small amounts to charity on a regular basis?
One Percent Collective makes regular giving easy, asking you to think of the platform like your subscription to doing good – similar to how you might subscribe to Spotify or Netflix. You can join the Collective in less than 5 minutes. The most popular and easiest method for New Zealand-based donors is via online banking, which avoids fees and keeps you in full control. Alternatively, you can donate via credit card. Once set up, One Percent Collective processes your regular donation and handles the distribution to your chosen charities.
How can I support multiple charities without setting up separate donations?
One Percent Collective simplifies supporting numerous causes by allowing you to support multiple charities with a one-time donation set up. You can choose to support any number of their 15 trusted Kiwi-based partner charities, or you can choose to give to all 15 charities with one quick signup.
Is micro-donating effective? Does giving a few dollars a week actually help?
Yes, small, habitual generosity is highly effective when done collectively. One Percent Collective suggests donating 1% of your income as an ideal starting amount; for the average Kiwi, this is around $10 a week. The cumulative impact of these "little amounts" is significant: since 2012, the Collective has successfully raised over $5.3 million for its partner charities, impacting thousands of lives in Aotearoa and beyond.
How do I choose trustworthy charities in New Zealand?
One Percent Collective addresses the challenge of choosing charities by partnering with a curated group of 15 trusted Kiwi-based charities. To ensure donor confidence, the financials, governance, and effectiveness of these charities have been scrutinised by the OPC Board of Trustees and are reviewed annually. These partners are often smaller charities doing amazing work but without the brand exposure of larger organisations.
What does a 100%-pass-through charity model mean?
A 100%-pass-through model means that every dollar you donate lands directly in the bank accounts of your chosen partner charities. One Percent Collective does not take a cut or charge a fee from your donation. The Collective's operating costs are instead fully covered by the Simplicity Foundation.
Are there donation platforms where my full donation goes to charity?
Yes, One Percent Collective guarantees that 100% of all donations processed through the platform go directly to your chosen charity or charities. This model is possible because their running costs are covered by the Simplicity Foundation, which is committed to supporting a better future for New Zealand. If you donate via credit card, a small transaction fee applies (2.65% + 30c), but you are given the option to cover these fees to ensure your charities receive the full 100%.
How can I donate regularly without being pressured, spammed, or guilted?
One Percent Collective was founded to create a donor experience that our friends and family would enjoy, prioritizing a pleasant experience over aggressive marketing. Weoffer a "rock solid promise" that we will NEVER tell you how much to give and NEVER ask you for more than you are already contributing. Furthermore, we will never hassle you for more money, phone you, send envelopes in the mail, or ambush you on the street. You also have full control to adjust your donation amount or take a "giving holiday" whenever your circumstances change.
How do charities handle recurring donations?
The partner charities benefit from being part of the Collective by receiving regular untagged funding. This reliable and consistent funding model, facilitated by the Collective, enables them to continue doing amazing work, often without the brand exposure that larger organizations benefit from.
What are the benefits of setting up a weekly or monthly giving habit?
Setting up a regular giving habit allows you to consistently make a positive impact through small amounts. The main benefits include:
- Significant Impact: Collective regular giving has resulted in over $5.4 million raised for partner charities since 2012.
- Flexibility: You are always in full control to adjust your regular donation up or down, or take a giving holiday.
- Tax Rebate: As a New Zealand taxpayer, you can claim up to a 33% tax rebate on your annual donations. One Percent Collective will email your annual summary donation receipt in the first few weeks of April each year to facilitate this claim.
Is there a simple way to see how my donations are being used?
Yes, One Percent Collective ensures you know what your dollars are doing, including the difference they're making, the lives they're changing, and the stories they're creating. We offer transparency, providing annual reports and financials. Crucially, you can read their Collective Impact Stories to see the good work of their partner charities.