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…
On 28 June 2022, the Supreme Court delivered its decision that Family First New Zealand does not advance a charitable purpose. In doing so, the Court endorsed Te Rātā Atawhai, the Charities Registration Board’s (the Board) 2017 de-registration decision. Under the Charities Act 2005, the Board is responsible for making Read more…
Auckland Foundation granting rounds opened15 August, and will close on 2nd September Are you or your organisation looking for financial support? Head over to the Foundation website to see if you reach the eligibility requirements of the various funds. Auckland Foundation run a number of contestable grant rounds every year, Read more…
Recommendations from the recent Charities Act Review could mean registered charities with operating expenses over $140,000 per year will be required to disclose information about the reserves they hold,
Our friend Steven Moe (Parry Field Lawyers & Seeds Podcast) will be in an on-line lunchtime Conversation with Matthew Luxon (Localised) on 27 April, 12:00pm to 1:00pm. All welcome. <Free Registration> About this event Take a moment to think about some of the bigger-picture fundamentals of community enterprise. A growing number of Read more…
leaders in the Not for Profit sector given the opportunity to have their say about their experiences in the industry.
New Zealand’s Lumo Digital Outdoor is teaming up with Canva, which provides a global visual-design platform, to supply charities with free outdoor inventory and creative support. New Zealand-based charities can apply for a free awareness campaign using Lumo inventory across LED screens in Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Christchurch and Wellington, along Read more…