We recently came across a thoughtful article onthe Forbes website which, although written from the American perspective, has direct applicability to the NZ situation. The article is by John MacIntosh, and starts: “For many people, the last few weeks have Read more…
DIA Charities services advise: “Change to donee assessment from 2019/20 income year. Most registered charities have donee status, granted by Inland Revenue. This means when a person makes a donation (over $5) to a donee organisation, they can generally claim Read more…
A report into the future of governance for New Zealand’s 114,000 (NGOs), produced by the Centre for Social Impact in partnership with the Superdiversity Institute for Law, Policy and Business, has identified a need for considerable investment into NGO governance Read more…
As an officer of a registered charity your biggest responsibility is to act in the best interest of your charity, making sure it remains focused on its purpose and the benefit it provides to the public. This resource is a Read more…
DIA Charities have published a resource which is intended to help Tier 4 charities complete their performance report and submit their annual return. As a registered charity you are required to complete your performance report and submit your annual return Read more…
Charity Fraud Awareness Week is 21-25 October Fraud is a threat to every organisation, charities included. Charity Fraud Awareness Week brings everyone involved in the charity and not-for-profit sectors together to promote openness and honesty about fraud. This year there Read more…
(Updated 28 Sep 2019) If a non-profit organisation is registered as a Charity with DIA Charities, and has indicated during the application process that Koha/Donations will be a source of funding, it will be recognised by IRD as a ‘donee Read more…
Boost (in Wellington) run a training course in the Agile way of working, and are offering non-profits up to four free seats on the course. The Agile way of working is useful for charities and not-for-profits because it helps them Read more…
Three masterclasses are provided to corporates and professional services firms which are being offered at a 50% discount to make the same quality workshops available to NFPs. The three workshops are: 1. Negotiate with Confidence 2. Understanding Personality Types 3. Read more…
Here at NFP Resource we get a number of questions about finances. William Buck have just announced a one-day workshop aimed at non-finance professionals, for whom comprehending aspects of finance can be a major challenge. This workshop is suitable for Read more…
Here’s another useful and insightful post from RSM Global: “You’re on a board. You’re not financially trained but you appreciate that reviewing finances to ensure they’re under control is an important aspect of good governance. What should you be looking Read more…
We previously posted a guide called “A Home Safety Checklist for Wheelchair Users” and recently became aware of another useful guide about the importance of accessibility and inclusivity in an event. While it is UK focussed, we feel that many Read more…