Charities registered with DIA Charities Services are required to file an Annual Return. This can be done fairly easily on-line. The Registrar of Incorporated Societies requires annual information from those non profits (ie charitable trusts and incorporated societies) that are not also registered with DIA Charities Services (ie the requirements Read more
“Starting a charity is an act of generosity that can bring hope, comfort, and joy to those in need.” Introduction Are you considering starting your own charity? It is important to recognize that this can be a highly rewarding and impactful experience. However, it is also crucial to understand the Read more
Chartered Accountants Australia – New Zealand (CA ANZ) are now inviting entries for the 2023 annual New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards. The New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards are presented annually by CA ANZ to recognise excellence in charity reporting and to help the sector continue to improve the quality of Read more
Hubspot Asia Pacific have recently published a free report and resources in which, they say, they “share > Nonprofit marketing must-have content like user generated content, personalised campaigns and engaging social media challenges to maximise your audience impact> Case studies of successful nonprofit campaigns to inspire you – like #GivingTuesday Read more
More than half of the adult population in New Zealand are volunteers, and the majority are motivated by a desire to give back to the community. Michelle Kitney, Chief Executive of Volunteering New Zealand says 5 December, International Volunteer Day, is an opportunity to recognise the value volunteers bring to Read more
A new playbook from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) “offers actionable insights for not-for-profits and charities which have a critical role in the transition to a sustainable future. IN BRIEF Just as the corporate sector is under pressure to address the social and environmental impacts of their operations, Read more
“Good Governance is fundamental to the success of your organisationBy getting your governance right, you will have capable, diverse, and engaged board members, a strategy about how to achieve your organisation’s ambitions and serve your community, and ensure your organisation is operating in a legal and ethical manner. The Good Read more
Message from Sue Barker and David Henderson 11 November 2022 “Submissions to the Parliamentary Committee considering the Charities Amendment Bill will close on 9 December. Maybe you like the Bill. Maybe you think it’s a travesty after all the work that was put in by people across the sector to explain to DIA what Read more
LEAN for the Nonprofit. WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW CAN COST YOU By S.Paddy O’Brien ISBN: 978-1-62901-411-1 38 pp. Inkwater Press. Now available in New Zealand! This book can be purchased from Not-for-Profit for $16 including postage in New Zealand. Order by email by clicking on the cover image above. Payment Read more
By Melissa Kovach of Anthem Branding (reproduced by permission) From the mightiest of globe-spanning organizations to the teeny-tiniest of startups, great brand building never fails to make a positive and meaningful impact in business. When it comes to nonprofits, however, there are a few highly distinctive differences from for-profit companies Read more