Administration
Not for Profit Sector Survey
leaders in the Not for Profit sector given the opportunity to have their say about their experiences in the industry.
Non-profit FAQs
Boards – Diversity of Thought
We recently received an email from APPOINT offering a free copy of a Whitepaper on Diversity in Boards and a free scorecard to a limited number of nonprofits. We have not tested the paper or scorecard, but in the hope Read more
Accounting
Simplified reporting for Tier 4 Charities
We have frequently been called upon to assist small charities who are struggling with the complexity of the XRB reporting format required to comply with the DIA Charities Annual Report. A Tier 4 charity is one which: has annual operating Read more
Administration
‘Billboards for good’ initiative gives charities space and design support
New Zealand’s Lumo Digital Outdoor is teaming up with Canva, which provides a global visual-design platform, to supply charities with free outdoor inventory and creative support. New Zealand-based charities can apply for a free awareness campaign using Lumo inventory across Read more
Administration
Donors and Tax Credits – Supergenerous
We recently came across a Kiwi-led social enterprise offering a digital service that provides a quick and effortless way for your donors to access donation rebate funds. Although we have no personal experience with the service offered, we feel it Read more
Accounting
Reserves Policies for Non-Profits
Thanks to Barry Baker of Grant Thornton who has provided information about a new guide entitled “Your Guide to creating a Plain English NFP Reserves Policy” Not for Profit organisations need reserves to fund organisational change and improvements, and to Read more
Non-profit FAQs
Applications open for Hamilton City Council’s Community Grants.
APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED. This post is retained for reference Are you part of a Hamilton-based not-for-profit community organisation? Applications are now open for Hamilton City Council’s Single-Year Community Grants. If your organisation needs a bit of extra funding to Read more
Administration
How long must trust documents be retained?
This is an updated version of an earlier post Q: I would be grateful for information about any legal requirements that must be met with respect to the period of time that a trust must retain any documents, such as Read more
Accounting
2022 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) advise that Entries are now being invited for the fifth annual New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards The New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards are presented annually by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Read more
Non-profit FAQs
Applications for Catapult Sustainability Leadership Scholarships now open
This year Catapult is delighted to be offering some scholarships to the Not for Profit sector on the 2022 Sustainability Leadership Programme (SLP). This programme gives you the skills, confidence and connections for your organisation, community and planet to thrive Read more
Accounting
How to rely on your Treasurer less
Guest Post – By Barry Baker, Partner, GrantThornton NZ In my line of work, I have come to realise most people feel more comfortable and confident talking about illness and medical conditions than they do about finance and accounting matters. Read more
charity focus
Not-for-Profit Focus – Techsoup New Zealand
Who is TechSoup New Zealand? TechSoup New Zealand is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation committed to building stronger communities through technology. TechSoup New Zealand supports the sector through donated and discounted IT products, online training, and specialised consulting services. Read more