NEWS
Microsoft Donations programme changing – Techsoup
Many charities and other registered non-profits have participated in Techsoup’s programmes to obtain discounted software and other technical products. Microsoft have been participating in this programme but have recently announced changes to the Microsoft not-for-profit program as of 4 April 2022. Read more
Non-profit FAQs
Podcasts for Non-profits
There is a vast resource of on-line courses and training available for nonprofits here in New Zealand. We feature a number of them here. An amazing number of podcasts are available on the internet with content for nonprofits, mainly from Read more
Non-profit FAQs
2021 New Zealand Cause Report
The 2021 NZ Cause Report has just been published by JBWere. Four years have passed since JBWere released its first New Zealand Cause Report, recognised now as a leading reference resource for Aotearoa New Zealand’s multidimensional charitable and broader for-purpose Read more
Covid-19
Countering the mental health impacts of COVID
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
Non-profit FAQs
Charities Act Review – update
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
Administration
Establishing sound not for profit technology foundations
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
Governance
FAQ – Conflicts of Interest
(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
Administration
FAQ – Do we need to have our accounts audited?
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
Administration
Covid-19 Links
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
Administration
Before you Register as a Charity
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
charity focus
Not-for-profit Focus: No One Ever Stands Alone (NESA)
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