A friend of NFP Resource, Craig Fisher, has let us know about some practical, free, online resources on this NZ based website which may be of assistance in countering the mental health impacts of COVID. The site offers various on-line Read more…
We recently received an update from Dave Henderson, on behalf of himself and Sue Barker, who have been heavily engaged in submitting on, and monitoring progress on the government’s review of the Charities Act 2005. The update reads: “It’s Read more…
Establishing sound not for profit technology foundations We recently came across an interesting article by David Spriggs on the PRO Bono Australia website: “The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is being felt across the not-for-profit sector. Organisations are daunted by Read more…
(Updated) We were recently asked about the best way to manage conflicts of interest in a non-profit Board. The DIA Charities website has a helpful post on the subject including a template for a Conflict of Interest register. The post defines Read more…
Incorporated Societies The Registrar of Incorporated Societies does not require that the financial statements of Incorporated Societies or Charitable Trusts are audited or reviewed. However, the organisation’s rules may require an auditor or reviewer to be appointed. Many societies and Read more…
FutureLearn – Mindfulness and Wellbeing courses from (Monash University) The Australasian (NZ) Society of Association Executives (AuSAE) have promulgated these links which may be of use to non-profits during this time of uncertainty over Covid. Unite against COVID-19 (covid19.govt.nz) Alert Level Read more…
At the end of July, Charities Services hosted a webinar: “Before you register as a charity”. The webinar covered what it means to be a registered charity, things to consider before registering, as well as the benefits and the obligations Read more…
Not-for-profit Focus There are many small non-profits of various types which impress us here at NFP Resource. In this series we feature some of them. No One Ever Stands Alone (NESA) Name of Organisation: No One Ever Stands Alone (NESA) Read more…
Not-for-profit Focus There are many small non-profits of various types which impress us here at NFP Resource. In this series we feature some of them. The Re-Creators Type of Organisation: Incorporated Charitable Trust with associated Limited Liability Company (Social Enterprise) Read more…
Make sure all paid staff and volunteers complete a comprehensive induction when they start, and re-induct them annually. Make sure everyone understands all the risks in your organisation, and that you have adequate controls in place to manage them – Read more…
Charities Services will be holding financial reporting clinics in Auckland on the 23rd and 24th of June. You are invited to come and talk to their accountants who will be available to answer questions you may have about: Performance Reports Read more…
Not-for-profit Focus There are many small non-profits of various types which impress us here at NFP Resource. In this series we feature some of them. NFP Resource recently encountered a charity whose principal purpose is to help other charities. As Read more…