OUR PEOPLE
Mark Longbottom
Mark Longbottom serves as the Chairperson of the Aotearoa New Zealand Online Giving Foundation. He is also the Head of Engagement at Trust Management, an asset manager serving the New Zealand charity sector. In this role, he uses his expertise to help charities align their investment approach and maximize their returns for the betterment of society and the environment.
In addition, Mark is on the Board of the disability charity Project Employ, which runs training cafes for young people transitioning from education to employment. He also hosts the Purposely Podcast, which has consistently been ranked as the #1 non-profit podcast in New Zealand, UK as well as Australia with over 220 episodes. The podcast highlights inspiring stories of individuals worldwide dedicated to meaningful change. Personally, Mark is committed to serving the social impact sector. He shares his life with his wife, Susi, and their four children.
Anne Fitisemanu
Anne connects back to Alofi, Niue, Pago Pago, American Samoa. Anne’s mission in life is to empower diversity, in particular women, indigenous and those marginalised. Anne does this with her aiga (family) and through her work. Her career has spanned leadership roles in health, education, local government and not-for-profits.
Anne’s superpower is connecting the dots by creating opportunities to serve our Māori and Pacific communities. As Chief Executive of TupuToa, since 2017, she has led the organisation’s vision to grow Māori and Pacific leaders for a greater Aotearoa, with exponential growth in the number of interns, partners and innovative programmes including regional and international opportunities.
In addition, she serves on the boards of the Pacific Corporation Foundation (Board Chair), Problem Gambling Foundation, Whānau Āwhina Plunket, National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Foundation, Mapu Maia and ANZOGF. Anne has previously served in leadership positions; PACIFICA Women’s National Board and YWCA National Board.
Anne has an MBA from Auckland University of Technology, and is an alumna of the Global Women Breakthrough Leaders Programme. Of Niuean, Samoan and European heritage, she has been married to Equator for 30+ years, and has seven adult children and 11 grandchildren.
Hugh Murphy
Hugh's dedication to philanthropy is evident through his trustee role in the Aotearoa New Zealand Online Giving Foundation, a position he holds alongside his tenure with the Australian Online Giving Foundation since its inception in 2014. Witnessing the substantial growth in funds distributed to numerous commendable Australian charities fills him with delight, reflecting his unwavering commitment to making a positive impact.
With over three decades of experience in managing diverse IT services and products, Hugh is renowned for cultivating high-performance teams and fostering mentorship opportunities. His transition in 2018 to a chaplaincy role within a large residential aged care home underscores his profound dedication to compassionate service. Specifically, Hugh focuses on providing pastoral care to individuals living with dementia, as well as their families and caregivers, showcasing his empathy and commitment to supporting vulnerable populations.
Hugh's altruistic endeavors extend beyond his trustee roles; he has served on the board of a youth services charity, contributing to strategic development during pivotal moments of change and growth. Even after stepping down in 2022, he remains actively engaged, volunteering his time as an MC at fundraising events, further exemplifying his steadfast dedication to serving his community.
Rebecca Platts
As her first membership to a Board of Trustees, Rebecca joined us in 2022 as a key link to the success of standing up the ANZOGF. Her career background has been in people support and digital delivery focused projects for social development around the government sector, and recently moved into a role within a charitable organisation that preserves Aotearoa’s sound and vision taonga (treasures).
Originally from the UK, Rebecca made the move in 2014 to New Zealand to attend university in the country’s capital, Wellington, and has been living here ever since. With a degree in Sociology under her belt, she has equipped herself with an interest in cultural dynamics and human behaviour, leading her drive to working in areas that serve for the betterment of the New Zealand people.
In her personal life, Rebecca is passionate about animals and has spent many years fostering and adopting elderly cats, providing them with “golden years of endless affection, where others may have passed up on giving them a home”. As well as her love for animals, she has participated in street fundraising for St Johns Ambulance, been involved as a warehouse packing team member at a food and wellbeing donation bank, been a volunteer youth coach for artistic swimming, and most proudly being an all-around advocate for mental health awareness.