If you’ve ever sat in a committee meeting arguing over whether your group should be a trust or a society, you’re in good company. In our conversations with people setting up not-for-profit organisations, it’s clear there’s still a good deal of confusion around terms like ‘non-profit’ and ‘not for profit’ Read more
“Charities cut ties to Sarah Ferguson over reported Epstein email” – 1 News 23 September 2025 The ideal patron today is an active ambassador for a charity’s vision, a responsible steward of their own and the charity’s reputation, and an engaged partner — however public or private — in the Read more
The NZ Book of Governance NFP Resource has learned of a NZ-focused book on not-for-profit governance. “Getting to Grips with Not-for-Profit Governance”. It’s about effective governance, offering practical guidance for NZ board and committee members. Endorsed by the Institute of Directors, and tailored to the NZ Incorporated Societies Act 2022, 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
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I want to form a non-profit organisation. How do I go about it ? The relevant information is contained on the website of the Registrar of Incorporated Societies and there are Fact Sheets on the Charities website. You should consider consulting a lawyer over legal requirements, but the requirements are Read more
ImpactLab have published a report with insights into the Charitable sector in New Zealand. The report explores the “Social Return” on investment in the sector across NZ. The Executive Summary of the Report starts: “Funders and charities across Aotearoa have diverse interests, backgrounds and approaches. But they share a common Read more
The following is taken from a media-release issued by Seed the Change | He Kākano Hāpai on 3 October 2023. We are publishing it here as the information is of general interest/importance to NZ Charities. Opinions expressed are those of the author and not those of NFP Resource. The main Read more
We recently asked some of our NFP colleagues about the challenges facing non-profits at the moment. In this blog post, we will explore some of the key challenges faced by charities and NFPs in New Zealand and discuss potential solutions to support them in overcoming these obstacles, though frankly, little Read more
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, video meetings have become the norm for many people, and the vast majority of workshops and other training opportunities listed on our webpage are now on-line. Pre-covid, many accounting and legal firms would host after-hours events at their offices or other venues; these 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