Contributed In today’s digital landscape, a well-designed website is crucial for nonprofit organizations to effectively communicate their mission, engage supporters, and drive meaningful action. By combining strategic design elements with user-centric approaches, charities and not-for-profits can create powerful online platforms that amplify their impact. The Importance of Nonprofit Web Design Read more…
By NFP Resource Editor (acknowledging search assistance from Perplexity AI) As we enter 2025, charities and non-profit organisations in New Zealand are facing a number of significant challenges. These are little changed from problems we discussed in May 2023 but we thought that at the start of a new year Read more…
In the dynamic landscape of New Zealand’s non-profit sector, good governance is not just a buzzword—it’s the cornerstone of organisational success and sustainability. Many well-meaning individuals step into trustee or officer roles in non-profits driven by a genuine desire to make a difference or to assist a friend or family Read more…
Dr John Godfrey publishes a periodic blog, principally on fundraising matters. After an introduction, a recent blog starts: “The Third Sector in Aotearoa has significant size. It represents around 4% of GDP and about the same percent of the workforce. The workforce is larger than either Agriculture or Tourism, two Read more…
With a number of charities struggling to survive, and news recently of a number closing down or seriously considering it (see note below), it was good to see some financial advice for charities recently posted from Andrew Austin of Jarden Wealth. The article starts: “Charities play a crucial role in Read more…
A recent newsletter from RAINEY COLLINS LAWYERS discussed the above topic. The article starts: “There are some key differences between charitable trusts and incorporated societies. Which entity works best for you will depend on the type and goals of your organisation. Incorporated society An incorporated society is a membership-based organisation. 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…
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…
Many NFPs use ZOOM for team meetings. A potentially major security flaw was recently notified on the website securityaffairs. While the article is quite technical, it appears that you may need to uninstall the current version and install the latest to get the most up to date version, although NFP Read more…
A blog post by Barry Baker, and Brent Kennerley of Grant Thornton asks: “Is your Not for Profit enterprise prepared for a cyberattack? If the answer is ‘no’, you’re not alone.” The article goes on to say: ” Our research report, Here for Good? uncovered some alarming statistics that highlighted cybersecurity Read more…
The Seeds Impact Conference on 5 October 2023 brought 100 speakers and 29 sessions together. Videos of all the sessions are available here. Videos of the 2020 conference are also available from the site.
An interesting article with the above title was recently posted on the INFOODLE website. It starts: “ Change is an inevitable and essential part of life. It’s what propels societies, organisations, and individuals forward. Embracing change is often challenging, but it is also the catalyst for progress and improvement. For Read more…