Dr John Godfrey publishes a periodic blog, principally on fundraising matters. After an introduction, a recent blog starts: “The Third Sector in Aotearoa has significant size. It represents around 4% of GDP and about the same percent of the workforce. The workforce is larger than either Agriculture or Tourism, two Read more…
With a number of charities struggling to survive, and news recently of a number closing down or seriously considering it (see note below), it was good to see some financial advice for charities recently posted from Andrew Austin of Jarden Wealth. The article starts: “Charities play a crucial role in Read more…
A recent newsletter from RAINEY COLLINS LAWYERS discussed the above topic. The article starts: “There are some key differences between charitable trusts and incorporated societies. Which entity works best for you will depend on the type and goals of your organisation. Incorporated society An incorporated society is a membership-based organisation. Read more…
In a recent newsletter, RAINEY COLLINS LAWYERS published an article with the above title. The article commences: “A Society, which was a registered charity, held an AGM for the purposes of voting on new officers as the term of some of the current officers had expired. A member was nominated Read more…
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 governance every three years. When you come to file your Read more…
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 this step necessary or advisable? What are the pros and Read more…
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 nonprofit is headed toward trouble, effective leadership can be the Read more…
Content Provided We know things do not always go to plan, and non-profits can be adversely affected, no matter how devoted your organisation is to doing great work in the community. The one-size-fits-all approach to your risk management could make you vulnerable. Should a board member, employee, volunteer, or fundraiser Read more…
ImpactLab have published a report with insights into the Charitable sector in New Zealand. The report explores the “Social Return” on investment in the sector across NZ. The Executive Summary of the Report starts: “Funders and charities across Aotearoa have diverse interests, backgrounds and approaches. But they share a common Read more…
The following is taken from a media-release issued by Seed the Change | He Kākano Hāpai on 3 October 2023. We are publishing it here as the information is of general interest/importance to NZ Charities. Opinions expressed are those of the author and not those of NFP Resource. The main Read more…
The Charities Act 2005 has been amended by the Charities Amendment Bill, which came into force on 5 July 2023. There are a wide range of changes for charities to be aware of. DIA Charities advise that they will keep updating their website with information about the changes and when they will affect 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 each organisation will have its own procedures. An organisation’s policy Read more…