Question: I am a registered NZ non-profit. What do I have to do to maintain my legal status? Answer: You have not stated the specific form your non-profit takes, but in general, non-profit organisations in New Zealand must adhere to Read more…
The Gift Trust recently published a blog post with the above title. “There are plenty of myths and misconceptions about ‘fundholding’ – a growing way of reducing the hoops community groups have to jump through to receive funding. As many Read more…
Gift Collective is a charity fundholding service. Fundholding is where a project sits under the umbrella of an existing entity so that it doesn’t have to set up its own infrastructure. It’s also called fiscal sponsorship, fiscal hosting, or auspicing. Read more…
The maritime industry is the backbone of global trade, yet the lives of seafarers often remain unseen. These men and women – “The invisible workforce” – spend months away from their families, facing isolation, challenging working conditions, and unpredictable seas. Read more…
The JBWere Bequest Report 2025 was published on 26 February 2025. Its author is John McLeod who co-founded the JBWere Philanthropic Services trans-Tasman team. The Report can be downloaded here, but the main points are summarised below INTRODUCTION HEADLINE FIGURES Read more…
Life A Plenty Charitable Trust (LAPCT) is a not-for-profit working in the mental health arena, serving the Bay of Plenty. One side of our work is to provide professional learning opportunities for the social sector that both help raise funds Read more…
Volunteering for a non-profit organisation is a powerful way to give back to your community, support meaningful causes, and grow both personally and professionally. Whether you’re passionate about environmental conservation, social justice, education, or healthcare, volunteering offers an opportunity to Read more…
Leadership transitions are inevitable in any organisation, but for non-profits they can pose particular challenges. In New Zealand, where small non-profits and charities often depend on a few key individuals, the departure of a key person at governance or management Read more…
In the world of charitable organisations (‘charities’ for simplicity in this article), securing funding is often a matter of survival. Charities rely on grants, donations, and other forms of financial support to carry out their missions, whether that involves alleviating Read more…
Contributed In today’s digital landscape, a well-designed website is crucial for nonprofit organizations to effectively communicate their mission, engage supporters, and drive meaningful action. By combining strategic design elements with user-centric approaches, charities and not-for-profits can create powerful online platforms Read more…
By NFP Resource Editor (acknowledging search assistance from Perplexity AI) As we enter 2025, charities and non-profit organisations in New Zealand are facing a number of significant challenges. These are little changed from problems we discussed in May 2023 but Read more…
In the dynamic landscape of New Zealand’s non-profit sector, good governance is not just a buzzword—it’s the cornerstone of organisational success and sustainability. Many well-meaning individuals step into trustee or officer roles in non-profits driven by a genuine desire to Read more…