(updated) Women on Boards and Governance New Zealand have announced that applications are open for the 2016 Women in Governance Awards and close on Tuesday 31 May 2016 “This programme recognises and celebrates innovation, excellence, creativity and commitment to diversity by organisations and individuals. There are seven categories and we invite you to Read more…
In collaboration with Gail Munro of Governance Strategies Ltd, Xperts Ltd have developed an introductory governance skills training package designed specifically for volunteers, based around gathering together online groups, who then study, share experiences and learn from each other and the tutor For details of the course visit www.govern.co.nz Disclaimer: Not-for-profit.org.nz has Read more…
RSM Hayes Audit have published an article by RSM Chairman, Audit Partner, Craig Fisher entitled Risk in Charities and NFPs It commences: “Risk in any organisation is a big issue, albeit one that gets vastly differing levels of attention in New Zealand charities and Not-For-Profit entities (NFPs). From a fundraising perspective risk is often Read more…
Updated The Institute of Directors are committed to providing on-going training within the NFP sector. Throughout the year there are training courses specifically tailored to NFP’s. See the outline schedule below. Content covered Governance, legal and regulatory framework essentials Board charters, the role of the board, culture and ethics, board Read more…
“Governance New Zealand Inc., (formerly Chartered Secretaries New Zealand Inc.), is New Zealand’s leading independent professional body with a sole focus on the practice of governance and is dedicated to providing leadership in the areas of governance, compliance and risk management. Members enjoy global recognition and are supported through ongoing Read more…
The NZ Initiative (A think-tank formed from the 2012 merger of the New Zealand Business Roundtable and the New Zealand Institute ) has published (2015) a report paper on the subject. The report “introduces the concept of SIBs, outlining its general strengths and challenges. The report then looks at how SIBs have been implemented overseas, and Read more…
The following information is taken from the Charities Services website: New statutory audit and review requirements Recent changes to the Charities Act 2005 create statutory audit and review requirements for medium and large Registered Charities from 1 April 2015. Who will be affected? If a charity’s total operating expenditure Read more…
The New Zealand Association Resource Centre Trust has recently posted a blog article with the above heading. It looks at some of the implications of the new reporting standards with which charities will need to comply. One of these of particular import to small charities is in recording revenue. Read Read more…
Q: I’ve registered my charity. What do I have to do now? A: We put this question to our consultant who has agreed to let us publish (with slight edits) the advice he passes to his clients once they are registered. Please note that this advice is for guidance only and Read more…
THIS SEMINAR HAS BEEN COMPLETED RSM Hayes Audit have announced a seminar on forthcoming changes for Incorporated Societies. The seminars are being held on 31 March 2015 in Auckland and 1 April in Wellington and are principally aimed at National Organisations although a review of the announcement indicates that the seminar Read more…
Readers may be interested in a book which looks at the management and governance of non-profits from a New Zealand perspective. The authors’ website – http://www.cgotransitions.co.nz/ – states: “Until now, there hasn’t been much New Zealand-specific literature available about the management, governance and leadership of not-for-profits. Stepping Through Transitions uses non-technical language Read more…
The NZ Association Resource Centre (NZARC) has recently published an article entitled “Board Recruitment Do’s and Don’ts” which contains good advice in the thorny issue of selecting members for your board, trust etc. <read it here>