The NZ Trustees Association (NZTA) in their latest newsletter ask “Is XRB Reporting suffocating smaller Charities”? The newsletter starts: “This is the first year for Charities to provide XRB based Performance Reporting. XRB Reporting and the lifiting of the bar of Audit and Financial Review compliance has seen some unexpected results- Read more…
Inland Revenue is currently consulting on an issues paper on donee organisations. When a person makes a donation to a donee organisation, they can generally claim a tax credit for that donation. The issues paper examines the donee organisation requirements of the Income Tax Act 2007, and is particularly relevant Read more…
Media release – NZ Government – Select Committee Office – 16 June 2016 Charities Amendment Bill The Government Administration Committee is seeking submissions on the Charities Amendment Bill. The closing date for submissions is Friday 29 July 2016. The amendments in the bill were formerly contained in the Statutes Amendment Read more…
Odd Shoe Day – 4th November Would You Like to Participate? During Postnatal Depression Awareness week is “Odd Shoe Day” on the 4th November where you can make a gold coin donation and wear odd shoes for the day to promote Postnatal Depression Awareness. This might be something that your Read more…
CATAPULT Leadership Performance have announced a 3-day leadership programme for Non-Profit organisations. The notice states: “The content of the NFP Leaders programme is the same content as our flagship leadership programme, Catapult Leadership, but half the price. We decided to put the programme on as we had an overwhelming response to the four Read more…
“For those working to make a difference in an increasingly competitive Aotearoa, these kete from Community Research offer community sector expertise, resources, evidence and data to inspire you and inform you … upcoming Winter 2016 Community Research Webinars!” – Community Research Webinars are offered between 28 June and 9 August with the following topics: Counting What Read more…
The following information is promulgated for information. Not-for-profit is not connected with the Capability Group. Supporting non-profit organisations to address change is a key area of focus for the Capability Group. As a first step they interviewed more than 30 leaders (CEOs, Directors, and Managers) across the New Zealand non-profit Read more…
Not-for-Profit came across this article in a recent edition of the Missions Interlink newsletter. Organisations which operate, or have an interest in operating, overseas need to be aware of this subject. The article is reproduced in full below and can be read in the MI newsletter here POTENTIAL DONEE STATUS Read more…
(updated) Women on Boards and Governance New Zealand have announced that applications are open for the 2016 Women in Governance Awards and close on Tuesday 31 May 2016 “This programme recognises and celebrates innovation, excellence, creativity and commitment to diversity by organisations and individuals. There are seven categories and we invite you to Read more…
DIA Charities Services have just published some guidance about the revised requirements of the Annual Return
In collaboration with Gail Munro of Governance Strategies Ltd, Xperts Ltd have developed an introductory governance skills training package designed specifically for volunteers, based around gathering together online groups, who then study, share experiences and learn from each other and the tutor For details of the course visit www.govern.co.nz Disclaimer: Not-for-profit.org.nz has Read more…
RSM Hayes Audit have published an article by RSM Chairman, Audit Partner, Craig Fisher entitled Risk in Charities and NFPs It commences: “Risk in any organisation is a big issue, albeit one that gets vastly differing levels of attention in New Zealand charities and Not-For-Profit entities (NFPs). From a fundraising perspective risk is often Read more…