There is an inordinate amount of advice on Google for those wishing to raise funds, write grant applications etc. However it is a crowded field and to be successful you will need to write an application that sticks out from Read more…
THIS SEMINAR HAS BEEN COMPLETED RSM Hayes Audit have announced a seminar on forthcoming changes for Incorporated Societies. The seminars are being held on 31 March 2015 in Auckland and 1 April in Wellington and are principally aimed at National Organisations Read more…
Readers may be interested in a book which looks at the management and governance of non-profits from a New Zealand perspective. The authors’ website – http://www.cgotransitions.co.nz/ – states: “Until now, there hasn’t been much New Zealand-specific literature available about the management, Read more…
“Advertorial”: This article by Andee Gale is reprinted from .DigitalOffice, a non-profit company “delivering digital projects and initiatives in NZ.” It can be a constant juggle running a business, and right now is a very challenging time. Online technology is Read more…
RSM Hayes Audit have just published a useful article on ‘Donee Status’: Demystifying Donee Status: Donee status. Most people will have heard of this concept in relation to charities. But scratch the surface a bit deeper and one commonly finds Read more…
The NZ Association Resource Centre (NZARC) has recently published an article entitled “Board Recruitment Do’s and Don’ts” which contains good advice in the thorny issue of selecting members for your board, trust etc. <read it here>
An August 2014 decision by the Supreme Court has developed the law on what may qualify as a charitable purpose. The Department of Internal Affairs’ – Charities Services and the independent Charities Registration Board have reviewed their approach to assessing applications Read more…
Reporting workshops announced New reporting requirements for registered charities become mandatory from 1 April 2015. (See full details on the DIA Charities Services website here (updated 2 April 2015)) See also Helpful videos and booklet for Tier 4 charities (updated 12 April 2015) Building Read more…
We are a registered charity. When and where should our Charity Number be used? Your registration number (in the form CC12345) should be shown at least on letterheads, brochures, donation forms and anything which can be construed as seeking or Read more…
Searching for information on the new accounting requirements for Registered NZ Charities? Try these posts on this site: Helpful Videos New Statutory audit and review requirements Workshops in 2015
Searching for information on the new accounting requirements for Registered NZ Charities? Try these posts on this site: Helpful Videos New Statutory audit and review requirements Workshops in 2015