Accounting
Donee organisations and application of funds overseas
Until now, non-profit organisations which have donee status with the IRD (where receipts for donations made to the organisation can be claimed for tax credits) have been permitted to expend up to 50% of their funds overseas. (Some organisations such Read more
Administration
Do YOU spam?
Following some suggestions and requests, Not-for-profit recently commenced a monthly newsletter. One of the questions that we asked was how widely we should go in adding email addresses to the distribution. We get a large amount of spam and know how Read more
Accounting
Free Accounting Mentoring
In a recent update, ANCAD (Auckland North Community and Development), advise that in partnership with the School of Accountancy at Massey University, ANCAD is developing a new FREE initiative to support local charities and other not-for-profit organisations in Auckland with their Read more
Funding
The Essential Guide to Planning a Fundraising Event
We have recently become aware of an on-line publication which provides some useful tips and hints about running fundraising events. The Essential Guide to Planning a Fundraising Event is written from a British viewpoint but much of the information and Read more
Accounting
Global Trends in Giving Report
The 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report is now available. The first edition of the Global Trends in Giving Report is now available. Stated as being “An annual report that examines the impact of technology, gender, generation, and ideology upon Read more
Tax Matters
Tax and Charities
We receive a number of enquiries about tax matters for charities. Please use the search function – enter ‘tax’ . The main topics are considered in these previous posts: Honoraria and Taxing payments to volunteers Fringe Benefit Tax and Charities Registering Read more
Administration
On-line application for grant making bodies
Can online systems really make a difference to the efficiency of grant-making organisations? Website developers CustomD believe so! A website and state-of-the-art online application form and review system was recently developed by the company for Inspire Foundation. CustomD say Read more
Accounting
Free accounting assistance for registered charities in your area
This offer has now closed. See this allied post
Administration
Annual Reporting Standards for Registered NZ Charities
DIA Charities Services advise that under the new reporting standards, Tier 3 and Tier 4 charities are required to produce a Performance Report every year as part of the Annual Return process. Charities Services advise that they are holding a series Read more
Administration
Conflicts of Interest and Registering as a Charity
Charities Services publish a series of blogs. The first dealt with Conflicts of Interest and Related Parties, the second looks at Conflicts of Interest in more detail. Follow the links above to read them on the Charities Services website.
Awards
WORLD PRESS PHOTO EXHIBITION
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED The Rotary Club of Auckland is hosting the World Press Photo Exhibition in Auckland 1-30 July 2017. Admission charges support a number of charities <Full details>