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 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 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 Read more…
UPDATE: Free webinar 24 February 2025 1200-1300. In this free webinar Craig Fisher and Steven Moe will be discussing their new paper “Charites & Tax” which is now available here. What are the policy reasons for or against taxing charities 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 Read more…
Contributed In today’s digital landscape, a well-designed website is crucial for nonprofit organizations to effectively communicate their mission, engage supporters, and drive meaningful action. By combining strategic design elements with user-centric approaches, charities and not-for-profits can create powerful online platforms Read more…
By NFP Resource Editor (acknowledging search assistance from Perplexity AI) As we enter 2025, charities and non-profit organisations in New Zealand are facing a number of significant challenges. These are little changed from problems we discussed in May 2023 but Read more…
In the dynamic landscape of New Zealand’s non-profit sector, good governance is not just a buzzword—it’s the cornerstone of organisational success and sustainability. Many well-meaning individuals step into trustee or officer roles in non-profits driven by a genuine desire to Read more…
Dr John Godfrey publishes a periodic blog, principally on fundraising matters. After an introduction, a recent blog starts: “The Third Sector in Aotearoa has significant size. It represents around 4% of GDP and about the same percent of the workforce. Read more…
(In this post we use the term ‘charity’ generically to include such terms as public good entity, non-profit, registered charity, society, foundation, ngo and so on.) -o0o- Charity work is a “noble cause”; many are attracted to it because of Read more…
With a number of charities struggling to survive, and news recently of a number closing down or seriously considering it (see note below), it was good to see some financial advice for charities recently posted from Andrew Austin of Jarden Read more…
A recent newsletter from RAINEY COLLINS LAWYERS discussed the above topic. The article starts: “There are some key differences between charitable trusts and incorporated societies. Which entity works best for you will depend on the type and goals of your Read more…