Shoebox Christmas Leadership

How-to guides and kōrero on leading kaupapa on Koha Tree.

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1: Start here - an overview

The high level to help you decide if leading a Shoebox Christmas project is for you

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1 - What's involved

Hear about what's involved in organising a Shoebox Christmas project effectively using Koha Tree, from setup to delivery.

First time project leaders

Sequential

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1 - The 4 phases of Shoebox Christmas coordination

Let's walk through the 4 main phases of the Shoebox Christmas project as a coordinator

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2 - Quick overview of Koha Tree

Discover how to participate in Koha Tree's gift-giving programme, connecting community donors with tamariki through schools.

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3 - Using the practice site

Learn to set up and organise projects on Koha Tree as a coordinator - from registration to launch, with step-by-step guidance.

Managing your kaupapa on Koha Tree

How-to guides and more

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Adding extra tamariki or recipients

Learn how to efficiently add new tamariki to your Koha tree project without duplicating existing records

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Recording and adding an intro video after project launch

Learn how to add engaging welcome videos to your Koha Tree projects using Loom to better connect gifters with your kaupapa.

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Sending bulk emails

How to efficiently organise and send targeted bulk emails through the Koha Tree's communication features

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Tracking number of gifters and tamariki matched

Learn how to track and monitor gift matching progress in your organised projects using the progress bar and notification system.

Our tikanga and approaches

How we roll - how we do things

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Handling complaints with manaakitanga

Learn how to respond professionally to complaints while maintaining manaakitanga - the Māori value of hospitality and respect

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When whānau ask directly for support

Our approach when struggling whānau reach out directly for help.

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Who decides which children get koha?

Gifter whānau question: who decides which children get koha?

Community kōrero and perspective

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Rangatahi skill building - long term outcomes

Hear how rangatahi build confidence and practical leadership skills through Shoebox Christmas and advance their professional development.

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The aroha economy - what is it?

Hear about the Aroha economy's three principles - generous, generative, and generational - to build sustainable communities

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What Shoebox Christmas means to our kids - Avalon Primary School

Hear from one of the schools taking part in Shoebox Christmas for the first time.

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Why adding interests to the koha sheet matters - from Glenview Primary

Hear how personalised gift-matching helps students excel in music through instrument ownership and fundamental skill development