Why Wills Month matters
September is Wills Month in New Zealand - the annual nudge to get your affairs in order and make sure your wishes are crystal clear (yep, THAT document you’ve been meaning to write or update for, oh, a few years…). But it’s not just paperwork: it’s a chance to think about the people and causes you care about, plan your legacy, and make sure your generosity keeps doing good long after you’re off sipping something somewhere sunny (can we say that?!).
A bold but important question
Now that we’ve introduced the topic, we’re going to be a little bold. Here’s the question. If you believe in what we do - helping social entrepreneurs turn ideas into businesses that genuinely change lives - would you consider leaving a gift to the All Good Ventures fund in your Will? Maybe that comes off as forward. But the reality? Many people don’t even realise it’s an option - or how simple it can be. Stick with us: we’ll explain...
Why All Good Ventures?
First things first. Naturally, you might be wondering, “Why All Good Ventures?” (Fair question, especially for something as important as your Will!) So here’s our lightening-quick elevator pitch (hold onto your coffee)…
Every year, we back early-stage social entrepreneurs with the funding, mentoring, and expertise they need to launch and grow. But these aren’t just any businesses - they’re global ventures that change lives. From powering homes in Malawi with solar lamps, to clothing Kiwi kids in need, to helping survivors of trafficking rebuild with dignity - our entrepreneurs are tackling some of the world’s toughest human challenges. Since starting out, we’ve supported 26 enterprises, together impacting over 216,000 people in marginalised communities and counting. (Curious for more detail? Our Impact Report has it all.)
How your gift makes a lasting difference
So you know what we do. Now here’s what makes leaving a gift to All Good Ventures truly unique: a few years ago, we set up our endowment fund within Momentum Waikato’s regional endowment. Gifts to the fund - one-off, regular, or through Wills - are professionally invested, allowing your generosity to grow over time. This way, your gift doesn’t just help once; it keeps supporting social entrepreneurs and the communities they change for years to come.
Why endowment funds are a smart way to give
Endowment funds are widely recognised as a clever way to make your generosity go further. Because the fund is professionally invested, your gift grows over time, keeping your support active year after year (think of it as a gift that hits repeat). Charities, universities, and hospitals use them for the same reason - they provide a stable, long-term source of funding. For All Good Ventures, this means your contribution helps us continue backing social entrepreneurs and transforming lives for generations. What a gift!
Making it happen
More good news? Adding a gift to our endowment fund in your Will is actually pretty simple:
Already have a Will? Contact Momentum Waikato on 07 834 0404 or info@momentumwaikato.nz They’ll walk you through the next steps. Often, a simple clause is enough - you don’t need to rewrite the whole thing.
No Will yet? Start with the Community Foundations of Aotearoa NZ Will Information Pack. It contains key things to consider when you are writing your Will. It also talks more about leaving a gift to a named endowment fund like ours. Once you’ve read it, you can get in touch with Momentum to include All Good Ventures in your Will when you’re ready.
Getting started really is that easy.
Your lasting impact
To sum up… leaving a gift to All Good Ventures in your Will isn’t just a thoughtful gesture - it’s a way to create lasting change. Your generosity helps early-stage social entrepreneurs turn ideas into thriving businesses that transform lives in marginalised communities. And because your gift becomes part of our endowment fund, it keeps working for years, supporting more entrepreneurs and more people for generations to come.
So the question remains… will you choose to leave a lasting impact with All Good Ventures this Wills Month?