Bfor Good Programme

Strengthening Communities Through Giving

A Practical Guide to Meaningful Community Engagement

The BforGood Programme Course Overview: The BforGood Programme, run in collaboration with the 45South is a hands-on, four-part workshop series designed to help businesses develop and implement a strategic, measurable approach to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Through expert-led sessions, peer networking, and practical resources, businesses will learn how to align their values with impactful community contributions, build effective partnerships, and measure success.

“These sessions felt collaborative and educational. A space to learn from peers and real-world examples that inspired our own approach. Clare’s expertise helped us understand the ‘why’ behind reporting, choosing the right partnerships, and staying true to our values. We’re excited to roll out our new, measurable strategy.”

Past attendee: Olivia, Incentive Motivation Limited

Investment in your business

  • Chamber Member $850 + gst
  • Non-Chamber Member $1,000 + gst
  • You may be eligible for a subsidy which has been generously provided by Central Lakes Trust. Please indicate if you are interested in this offer on the registration form.

Who is it for?

This programme is ideal for leaders in businesses, looking to integrate philanthropy and CSR into their organisation and needing guidance on where to start, how to structure they’re giving, and how to maximise impact.

What you will gain from the Programme:

  • The ability to develop a strategic, measurable community strategy tailored to your business
  • Expert-led training and practical resources for implementation
  • Valuable peer networking with like-minded businesses
  • A roadmap for long-term community impact

BforGood Programme Outline

Workshop 1: How to Get Started

  • The Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility – Why CSR matters and how it benefits both business and community.
  • Aligning Business Values with Giving Developing strategies for your giving time, skills, and financial contributions to complement your business.
  • Engaging Stakeholders – How to involve staff, clients, and other stakeholders in a meaningful way.

Workshop 2: Building Good Partnerships; Corporates and Non-profits working together

  • Developing Meaningful, Mutually Beneficial Partnerships – Working effectively with charities and community organisations.
  • Setting Up for Success – Defining clear expectations, roles, and responsibilities to ensure long-term impact.

Workshop 4: Strategic Review and Celebrating Success

  • Sharing Your New CSR Strategies – Presenting your business’s refined approach to giving.
  • Celebrating Success & Lessons Learned Recognizing achievements and discussing key takeaways.
  • Programme Debrief & Final Survey – Reflecting on progress and setting up for the future.

Workshop 3: Measuring Success – How Do You Know You Are Having an Impact?

  • Understanding Impact Measurement Exploring different CSR reporting and measurement frameworks.
  • Aligning with Other Reporting Requirements How CSR reporting can integrate with ESG reports, annual reports, and business goals.
  • Using Data to Inform Future Giving Leveraging insights to refine and improve community impact strategies.

Join the BforGood Programme and make a lasting impact in your business and community.

For further information about BforGood, the BforGood Programme, or how your business can get involved please contact Clare Irons via email at clare@45South.org Partnering together we are stronger.

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“A rare opportunity to reflect on our business giving strategy. Learning from others and engaging a new-found enthusiasm for our community project.”

Past attendee.

What is a Community Foundation?

Community Foundations are local, independent, and not-for-profit. They run a well-proven model of giving which has been growing across the world for over 100 years, and they are now established in 18 regions across New Zealand. We are guided by a parent body, Community Foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand. Community Foundations build long-term, reliable funding streams for their local communities by investing and growing the donations they receive.

45South Foundation

45South Foundation is your Community Foundation. We exist to help nurture and build the prosperity of our region. We do this by connecting generous people with projects and causes they care about. Governed by a group of experienced trustees, we provide a local, cost effective and trustworthy vehicle for you to contribute to the causes that really matter to you. These can be local or national. We provide the charitable framework, expert financial oversight and governance to ensure your giving generates the maximum good whilst also creating an inter-generational legacy.

Sharon Fifield, CEO Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce

“Supporting our members to build stronger businesses while strengthening our community—that’s exactly what we exist to do. The BforGood Programme delivers on both fronts. We’ve seen our small business members gain practical tools to attract and retain talent, build their brand, and create genuine community impact. The collaborative format means members learn from each other as much as from the programme itself, which creates lasting peer networks. This programme, developed by 45South Community Foundation, is a game-changer for small businesses ready to think strategically about their role in the community.”

The Challenge: Turn ad-hoc charity initiatives into a cohesive, measurable impact strategy aligned with business values.

The Outcome: A plan for a clear medium-term vision backed by frameworks for reporting, partnerships, and community engagement.

Participants feedback: “The sessions felt collaborative and educational—a space to learn from peers and real-world examples that inspired our own approach. Clare’s expertise helped us understand the ‘why’ behind reporting, choosing the right partnerships, and staying true to our values. We’re excited to roll out our new, measurable strategy.”