NOTE: This post relates to the 2023 election. It will be updated if and when information comes to hand relating to the November 2026 election Sue Barker, Director of Sue Barker Charities Law has provided the following links to articles from the Legalwise seminars series: “10 election policies for charities” Read more
In a recent post, Barry Baker advised that non-profit organisations should periodically review their policy documents. Following that post, we received a question about how policies should be presented. There is no right way to present a policy document and each organisation will have its own procedures. An organisation’s policy 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
Barry Baker, Partner Business Advisory Services Grant Thornton NZ answers the question: “why would you bother reviewing your policies?” Nonprofit organizations (NFPs) in New Zealand should have their policies reviewed for several reasons, including: 1. Compliance: NFPs must comply with various laws and regulations, such as the Charities Act 2005 and 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
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
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
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
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