Why Regular Giving is the Key to Lasting Change
When you’re looking for the best charity to give to, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with so many causes to choose from. Many people want to make a real difference, but they wonder if a one-off donation will actually have any lasting impact. The answer? Regular giving.
At One Percent Collective, we believe that giving regularly is the key to real, lasting change. When you donate on a regular basis, you’re not just giving money – you’re becoming a partner in solving some of New Zealand’s biggest issues over time.
The Problem with One-Off Donations
While one-off donations can feel good, they don’t give charities the stability they need to make a lasting difference. Charities that rely on occasional donations often have to focus on short-term needs and fundraising, rather than working on long-term solutions to bigger problems.
Issues like poverty, mental health, and environmental protection aren’t ones that can be solved with just one donation. They need ongoing investment, planning, and support. Without regular donations, charities struggle to make the kind of lasting impact we need.
Why Regular Giving Makes a Difference
This is where regular giving comes in. When you donate regularly – whether it’s weekly, fortnightly, or monthly – you provide a steady stream of support for charities. This helps them plan ahead, invest in long-term projects, and deliver real solutions that make a difference.
One Percent Collective makes it easy to set up regular donations that fit your budget. Whether you give 1% of your income or a different amount, your contributions become part of something bigger. Over the past decade, donors like you have raised millions to fund sustainable work for carefully selected New Zealand charities.
Real Change Takes Time
The charities we work with focus on making real, lasting change. They’re not about quick fixes – they aim to address the root causes of issues and create long-term solutions. Regular donations are what make this kind of work possible. They help charities maintain and grow their impact over time.
Take a mental health charity, for example. With regular donations, they can expand their services, hire more staff, and improve their resources. One-off donations make that growth much harder to achieve. Regular giving gives charities the stability they need to meet growing demand and provide lasting support.
The Power of Collective Giving
When you join One Percent Collective, you’re not just giving to one charity – you’re supporting a range of causes working together to make New Zealand a better place. By joining forces with hundreds of other donors, your regular contributions create a powerful movement for good.
Collective giving is far more powerful than giving alone. By committing to regular donations, you help build a ripple effect that reaches across the country, supporting communities, the environment, and individuals who need it most.
Join One Percent Collective Today
If you’re looking for the best charity to give to, consider the power of regular giving with One Percent Collective. Your regular donations will help create lasting change and build a more compassionate society.
Ready to make a difference? Join One Percent Collective today and start giving to the causes that matter to you.
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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.