Non-profit FAQs
Who can help me to register my non-profit?
Our consultant (not a legal professional) may be able to assist for a modest fee (there is no charge for an initial discussion)
Non-profit FAQs
Advocacy and Charity
A “legal update” from lawyers MinterEllisonRuddWatts at the end of last year tackled the challenges facing advocacy organisations wishing to apply for charitable status. “The challenges faced by advocacy organisations seeking charitable status Better Public Media Trust v Attorney-General was a Read more
Administration
D&O Insurance
Q. A member of our committee has suggested that we should take out D&O Insurance . We are a small charity with limited funds. Is such insurance worth it? A. Please note that we are not legal or financial experts Read more
Cybersecurity
Future Technology
From a blog by LEAD CEO Sandy Thompson: Emerging technology changes are reshaping how NFPs operate, driven by advancements in AI, the increasing importance of cybersecurity, the integration of blockchain technology, the rise of remote work, and the growing focus Read more
Charities Act 2005
Good Governance and the Charities Act
From the Charities Services Newsletter June 2024 Good governance and the Charities Act The Charities Act changed in 2023 and now there is a new requirement related to the governance of your charity. Charities will now need to review their Read more
Charitable Trusts
To incorporate or not?
Updated 31 May 2024 Q: We are a church which is a Registered NZ Charity. Some members have suggested that we should, in addition to registration with DIA Charities Services, ‘Incorporate’ with the Companies Office (Registrar of Incorporated Societies). Is Read more
Administration
20 Warning Signs A Nonprofit Is Headed For Failure (And How To Save It)
A blog on the Forbes Nonprofit Council website caught our eye. The article starts: “Nonprofit organizations can sometimes face the risk of failure, and staff and executives must be aware of the telltale signs. When it becomes apparent that a Read more
Governance
What is the difference between a Charitable Trust and an Incorporated Society?
Updated: 11 May 2024 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
Governance
Constitution – winding up
(Note: In this article, the term “rules” is used in a general sense to refer to an organisation’s governing document – ie its rules, constitution, bylaws, trust deed etc and the term ‘charity/ies’ denotes any form of incorporated/registered non-profit)) Q: Read more
Non-profit FAQs
Constitution – can I ignore the rules?
(Note: In this article, “rules” refers to an organisation’s governing document – ie its rules, constitution, bylaws, trust deed etc) We recently received an enquiry about whether a non-profit could temporarily place a clause in its rules in abeyance (ie Read more
Non-profit FAQs
Helen Stewart Royle Charitable Trust
The Helen Stewart Royle Charitable Trust grants up to $50,000 per award to charitable organisations that aid women and the elderly. Applications are now open to organisations that can directly apply funds to specific projects that provide humanitarian aid (assistance Read more
Governance
A Board Member’s Handbook for Small (and Very Small) Nonprofits
BoardWorks website recently published a review of ” A Board Member’s Handbook for Small (and Very Small) Nonprofits” by Erik Handberg The review starts: “Aotearoa New Zealand has around 28,000 charities and another 24,000 incorporated societies. Many fit into the Read more