The Charities Amendment Bill was passed on 5 July 2023. See this post. Prior to the passing of the Bill, NFP Resource posted some comment: NFP Resource has received two media releases from Sue Barker. In the interests of debate and for the information of our readers we are pleased Read more…
“Tier-3 and Tier-4 sized not-for-profit (NFP) organisations in the Community and Social Services sector are having real issues accessing and using banking services and products. These are the smaller entities in the sector Tier-3:under $2 million annual operating expenses; Tier-4 under $140,000 operating payments. These organisations – and the phenon=menal Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…