Incorporated Societies
Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (updated post)
The new Incorporated Societies Act 2022
Governance
What is the difference between a Charitable Trust and an Incorporated Society?
Updated: 22 April 2022 Q: What is the difference between a Charitable Trust and an Incorporated Society? Which is best for me? The differences are clearly explained on the Registrar of Incorporated Societies website and on this very helpful blog Read more…
Administration
Structuring for Impact: Legal Structures for Community Organisations
Our friend Steven Moe (Parry Field Lawyers & Seeds Podcast) will be in an on-line lunchtime Conversation with Matthew Luxon (Localised) on 27 April, 12:00pm to 1:00pm. All welcome. <Free Registration> About this event Take a moment to think about some of Read more…
Administration
NZ Post Community Scheme
28 March 2022. NZPost Advise: “We’re proud to be running our Delivering for Good programme for the second year, providing local organisations like you with free courier services to support initiatives that are working to improve connection, belonging and inclusion. Read more…
Governance
Incorporated Societies Bill – update
Updated 6 April 2022 The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 5 April 2022 and came into force on 6 April. See this post SEE ALSO THE FOLLOWING POSTS ON THIS SITE: What is the difference between Read more…
Non-profit FAQs
ANCAD’s 2022 Funding Directory Auckland Region
ANCAD advise that their 2022 Funding Directory Auckland Region is now available for purchase. This year it is available in 3 different ways: a printed hard copy book version (80+ pages). Cost $44.50 (incl.gst and postage). Maximum orders from website Read more…
Funding
Funding Sources
Updated: March 2022 In the current climate funding is difficult and charities are often in competition with each other for the relatively limited funding available. Sources you could consider include: GENEROSITY NEW ZEALAND. Formerly FUNDVIEW, a a subscription service, which was Read more…
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…