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…
I want to form a non-profit organisation. How do I go about it ? The relevant information is contained on the website of the Registrar of Incorporated Societies and there are Fact Sheets on the Charities website. You should consider consulting a lawyer over legal requirements, but the requirements are Read more…
ImpactLab have published a report with insights into the Charitable sector in New Zealand. The report explores the “Social Return” on investment in the sector across NZ. The Executive Summary of the Report starts: “Funders and charities across Aotearoa have diverse interests, backgrounds and approaches. But they share a common Read more…
The following is taken from a media-release issued by Seed the Change | He Kākano Hāpai on 3 October 2023. We are publishing it here as the information is of general interest/importance to NZ Charities. Opinions expressed are those of the author and not those of NFP Resource. The main Read more…
We recently came across a blog on the INFOODLE website on the above subject. The prices quoted are in GB Pounds but the information seems applicable to the NZ context. “There are many different charity CRM options available these days. But which of them understand your special needs as a Not-For-Profit? What Read more…
The Charities Act 2005 has been amended by the Charities Amendment Bill, which came into force on 5 July 2023. There are a wide range of changes for charities to be aware of. DIA Charities advise that they will keep updating their website with information about the changes and when they will affect Read more…