“Tier-3 and Tier-4 sized not-for-profit (NFP) organisations in the Community and Social Services sector are having real issues accessing and using banking services and products. These are the smaller entities in the sector Tier-3:under $2 million annual operating expenses; Tier-4 Read more…
Inspiring and motivating a non-profit team to achieve a shared vision requires a combination of effective leadership, clear communication, fostering a positive work environment, and recognising and appreciating their contribution. Inspiring and motivating a team is an ongoing process. Regularly Read more…
Our thanks to Tony Lindsay, Vega Works, for permission to feature this blog article Your CRM Fundamentals For most charities the “CRM” is the beating heart of their: Thus the CRM is the fundamental system that helps drive the mission. Read more…
We recently asked some of our NFP colleagues about the challenges facing non-profits at the moment. In this blog post, we will explore some of the key challenges faced by charities and NFPs in New Zealand and discuss potential solutions Read more…
Steven Moe writes: The Select Committee has just reported back on the Charities Act Amendments last week over here. It may surprise some of you that I’m fine with the report and proposed changes as it seems to have been Read more…
Non-profit boards play a critical role in advancing the mission of the organisation and serving its constituents. To achieve these goals, board meetings need to be productive and effective. Here are some tips on how to run successful non-profit board Read more…
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, video meetings have become the norm for many people, and the vast majority of workshops and other training opportunities listed on our webpage are now on-line. Pre-covid, many accounting and legal firms would Read more…
Two major developments in digital infrastructure have upended the traditional concept of IT disaster recovery. An organisation’s IT assets are so integral to its operations that directors must keep up-to-date with the potential issues. In this article from BETTER BOARDS, Read more…
Sue Barker, Director of Sue Barker Charities Law has provided the following links to articles from the Legalwise seminars series: “10 election policies for charities” Policy 1 – Press pause on the Charities Act changes (which was published before the Read more…
In a recent post, Barry Baker advised that non-profit organisations should periodically review their policy documents. Following that post, we received a question about how policies should be presented. There is no right way to present a policy document and Read more…
6 March 2023. NZPost Advise: “We’re proud to be running our Delivering for Good programme for the third year, providing local organisations like you with free courier services to support initiatives that are working to improve connection, belonging and inclusion. Read more…
Barry Baker, Partner Business Advisory Services Grant Thornton NZ answers the question: “why would you bother reviewing your policies?” Nonprofit organizations (NFPs) in New Zealand should have their policies reviewed for several reasons, including: 1. Compliance: NFPs must comply with various Read more…