Administration
Are You Ready to Start a Charity?
“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
Accounting
Charity Reporting Awards 2023
Chartered Accountants Australia – New Zealand (CA ANZ) are now inviting entries for the 2023 annual New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards. The New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards are presented annually by CA ANZ to recognise excellence in charity reporting and to help the sector continue to improve the quality of Read more
Audits and Finance
Better Banking
NFP Resource is aware that many non-profits experience difficulty with their banks and occasionally receives questions about what banks can offer non-profits (see this post – Bank Accounts for Non-Profit Organisations). We were interested to receive news of an on-line discussion about banking and not-for-profits: “Event description In this discussion Read more
Funding
Nonprofit Marketing + Fundraising Trends: Australia + New Zealand Edition
Hubspot Asia Pacific have recently published a free report and resources in which, they say, they “share > Nonprofit marketing must-have content like user generated content, personalised campaigns and engaging social media challenges to maximise your audience impact> Case studies of successful nonprofit campaigns to inspire you – like #GivingTuesday Read more
Accounting
New sustainability guide for not-for-profits and charities
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
Administration
The Good Governance Code
“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
Administration
Book Review: LEAN for the Nonprofit. WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW CAN COST YOU
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
Charities Act 2005
Charities Act Amendment (Updated)
Update: 26 Oct 2022. Message from Steven Moe of Parryfield Lawyers“The Select Committee in charge of the Charites Amendment Bill agreed to our request to allow an extra month for charities to submit. This followed getting more than 120 signatures on the request from charities and peak bodies – thanks Read more
Non-profit FAQs
How a not-for-profit board works
We recently came across an article on the NZ Institute of Directors website on the above topic. Although the article is some 8 years old, the points it makes remain germane. NFP organisations are generally created to benefit the community or members and, as the name suggests, do not have Read more
Funding
Mastercard and Charity Fundraising
The following information has been received from the Fundraising Institute of NZ 6 September 2022: “Notification to all Charities with donors who use Mastercard to contribute regular recurring gifts. Mastercard has announced changes to the requirements on charities who receive recurring donation payments via their Mastercard credit or debit Read more
Accounting
Financial Reporting for Incorporated Societies
The External Reporting Board (XRB) is the Independent Crown Entity responsible for setting external reporting standards. In the latest news and information bulletin (September 2022) XRB advises: “The new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 has changed how incorporated societies need to report. The Act requires all but the smallest societies to Read more