Our thanks to Tony Lindsay, Vega Works, for permission to feature this blog article Your CRM Fundamentals For most charities the “CRM” is the beating heart of their: Thus the CRM is the fundamental system that helps drive the mission. It may support Volunteers, Client Care or other key specialist Read more…
We recently asked some of our NFP colleagues about the challenges facing non-profits at the moment. In this blog post, we will explore some of the key challenges faced by charities and NFPs in New Zealand and discuss potential solutions to support them in overcoming these obstacles, though frankly, little Read more…
NFP Resource has received the following media release from Sue Barker. In the interests of debate and for the information of our readers we are pleased to publish it in full, though without comment. An alternative view. 8 May 2023 GOVERNMENT HAS NO MANDATE TO PASS CHARITIES AMENDMENT BILL The Read more…
Two major developments in digital infrastructure have upended the traditional concept of IT disaster recovery. An organisation’s IT assets are so integral to its operations that directors must keep up-to-date with the potential issues. In this article from BETTER BOARDS, Rinske Geerlings sheds some light on challenges that directors need Read more…
6 March 2023. NZPost Advise: “We’re proud to be running our Delivering for Good programme for the third year, providing local organisations like you with free courier services to support initiatives that are working to improve connection, belonging and inclusion. To us, delivering for New Zealand also means supporting the 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…
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…
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…
Read our 2021/2022 Annual Review here. Highlights from the report: 1,192 new charities were registered in the last year Based on their last annual returns, charities spend $20.40 billion a year on their charitable purposes More than 208,000 volunteers contribute approximately 1.7 million hours every week to charities This Annual Review Read more…
`The following information has been received from Volunteering New Zealand: Volunteering New Zealand is leading a review of volunteer best practice guidelines because: Organisations need effective tools and support to manage volunteers Guidelines need to meet diverse needs and be inclusive Volunteering is changing, demanding a change of approach. What Read more…