New Zealand’s incorporated societies sector is undergoing its most significant legal reform in over a century. The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 replaces the Incorporated Societies Act 1908, modernising the legal, governance, and accountability framework for the country’s 23,000+ incorporated societies. All existing societies must re-register under the new Act by Read more
This is an ongoing matter of significant interest to the ‘For-purpose’ community. Updates will be posted here as they occur. UPDATES: ________________________________________ o0o ________________________________________Original Post: Reports in various media outlets suggest that approximately $2 billion in ‘profits’ within New Zealand’s charitable sector is not subject to tax, and the Finance Read more
A British podcast tells the story of the legendary fundraising efforts of Captain Sir Tom Moore and what follows. The podcast (42 minutes including promotions) contains lessons for those starting and running non-profit organisations and, indeed, lessons for donors: “When Britain entered its first Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020, many Read more
Question: I am a registered NZ non-profit. What do I have to do to maintain my legal status? Answer: You have not stated the specific form your non-profit takes, but in general, non-profit organisations in New Zealand must adhere to certain legal and regulatory obligations to maintain their registration with Read more
The Gift Trust recently published a blog post with the above title. “There are plenty of myths and misconceptions about ‘fundholding’ – a growing way of reducing the hoops community groups have to jump through to receive funding. As many of us who donate to good causes or who work Read more
Gift Collective is a charity fundholding service. Fundholding is where a project sits under the umbrella of an existing entity so that it doesn’t have to set up its own infrastructure. It’s also called fiscal sponsorship, fiscal hosting, or auspicing. Funding is then received by the umbrella organisation to be Read more
The maritime industry is the backbone of global trade, yet the lives of seafarers often remain unseen. These men and women – “The invisible workforce” – spend months away from their families, facing isolation, challenging working conditions, and unpredictable seas. This is where the Sailors’ Society New Zealand steps in Read more
The JBWere Bequest Report 2025 was published on 26 February 2025. Its author is John McLeod who co-founded the JBWere Philanthropic Services trans-Tasman team. The Report can be downloaded here, but the main points are summarised below INTRODUCTION HEADLINE FIGURES KEY FINDINGS IMPACT OF BEQUESTS WHERE ARE PEOPLE LEAVING THEIR Read more
Life A Plenty Charitable Trust (LAPCT) is a not-for-profit working in the mental health arena, serving the Bay of Plenty. One side of our work is to provide professional learning opportunities for the social sector that both help raise funds and support the region towards best practice. Topics such as Read more
Volunteering for a non-profit organisation is a powerful way to give back to your community, support meaningful causes, and grow both personally and professionally. Whether you’re passionate about environmental conservation, social justice, education, or healthcare, volunteering offers an opportunity to make a tangible difference while enriching your own life. Here’s Read more
Leadership transitions are inevitable in any organisation, but for non-profits they can pose particular challenges. In New Zealand, where small non-profits and charities often depend on a few key individuals, the departure of a key person at governance or management level can disrupt operations, jeopardise funding relationships, and stall progress Read more
In the world of charitable organisations (‘charities’ for simplicity in this article), securing funding is often a matter of survival. Charities rely on grants, donations, and other forms of financial support to carry out their missions, whether that involves alleviating poverty, advancing education, or promoting faith-based initiatives. However, the pursuit Read more