One of the changes made by the Charities Amendment Act 2023 is that all charities now have a statutory duty to review their governance procedures at least every 3 years. The requirement came into effect on 5 October 2023. These governance procedures, and your review of them, includes two Read more
Q: Social Investment has been in the news since the topic was raised in the budget this year, but what is it? A: Simply put, Social Investment bridges the gap between financial markets and social good and refers to the use of repayable finance to help organizations achieve a social Read more
Non-profit boards play a critical role in advancing the mission of the organisation and serving its constituents. To achieve these goals, board meetings need to be productive and effective. Here are some tips on how to run successful non-profit board meetings: Other Resources: What are the elements of a good Read more
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A “legal update” from lawyers MinterEllisonRuddWatts at the end of last year tackled the challenges facing advocacy organisations wishing to apply for charitable status. “The challenges faced by advocacy organisations seeking charitable status Better Public Media Trust v Attorney-General was a recent case before the Court of Appeal that grappled with Read more
Q. A member of our committee has suggested that we should take out D&O Insurance . We are a small charity with limited funds. Is such insurance worth it? A. Please note that we are not legal or financial experts but we would suggest that all insurance is a waste Read more
From a blog by LEAD CEO Sandy Thompson: Emerging technology changes are reshaping how NFPs operate, driven by advancements in AI, the increasing importance of cybersecurity, the integration of blockchain technology, the rise of remote work, and the growing focus on data-driven decision-making. These factors are not just trends; they Read more
From the Charities Services Newsletter June 2024 Good governance and the Charities Act The Charities Act changed in 2023 and now there is a new requirement related to the governance of your charity. Charities will now need to review their governance every three years. When you come to file your Read more
Updated 31 May 2024 Q: We are a church which is a Registered NZ Charity. Some members have suggested that we should, in addition to registration with DIA Charities Services, ‘Incorporate’ with the Companies Office (Registrar of Incorporated Societies). Is this step necessary or advisable? What are the pros and Read more
A blog on the Forbes Nonprofit Council website caught our eye. The article starts: “Nonprofit organizations can sometimes face the risk of failure, and staff and executives must be aware of the telltale signs. When it becomes apparent that a nonprofit is headed toward trouble, effective leadership can be the Read more
Updated: 11 May 2024 Q: What is the difference between a Charitable Trust and an Incorporated Society? Which is best for me? The differences are clearly explained on the Registrar of Incorporated Societies website and on this very helpful blog post on the DIA Charities website. The Community Net Aotearoa Read more
(Note: In this article, the term “rules” is used in a general sense to refer to an organisation’s governing document – ie its rules, constitution, bylaws, trust deed etc and the term ‘charity/ies’ denotes any form of incorporated/registered non-profit)) Q: Can you give us guidance on winding up a charity Read more