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Administration
How Well Is Your Board Managing its Scarcest Resource?
An article published in the Better Board website poses the above question. The article by Brodie Woodland “starts: “As a board, the time spent together in meetings is scarce and managing it well is important for your productivity, director engagement and governance effectiveness. You only have a few hours together a Read more
Governance
NFP Leaders Programme announced
CATAPULT Leadership Performance have announced a 3-day leadership programme for Non-Profit organisations. The notice states: “The content of the NFP Leaders programme is the same content as our flagship leadership programme, Catapult Leadership, but half the price. We decided to put the programme on as we had an overwhelming response to the four Read more
NEWS
Free webinars for non-profits announced
“For those working to make a difference in an increasingly competitive Aotearoa, these kete from Community Research offer community sector expertise, resources, evidence and data to inspire you and inform you … upcoming Winter 2016 Community Research Webinars!” – Community Research Webinars are offered between 28 June and 9 August with the following topics: Counting What Read more
Administration
Women in Governance
(updated) Women on Boards and Governance New Zealand have announced that applications are open for the 2016 Women in Governance Awards and close on Tuesday 31 May 2016 “This programme recognises and celebrates innovation, excellence, creativity and commitment to diversity by organisations and individuals. There are seven categories and we invite you to Read more
NEWS
Charities Services – Updated Reporting Standards
DIA Charities Services have just published some guidance about the revised requirements of the Annual Return
Governance
NFP governance training from the Institute of Directors – courses for 2016
Updated The Institute of Directors are committed to providing on-going training within the NFP sector. Throughout the year there are training courses specifically tailored to NFP’s. See the outline schedule below. Content covered Governance, legal and regulatory framework essentials Board charters, the role of the board, culture and ethics, board Read more
Administration
Opportunity Shops – New Accounting Standards …
RSM Hayes Audit have recently published an article looking at some of the accounting complexities that organisations running Opportunity Shops may experience under the new Financial Reporting Standards. How do you account for donated goods under the new standard? Using the difference between accounting for a donated new car (where the Read more
Governance
Governance Training from Governance NZ
“Governance New Zealand Inc., (formerly Chartered Secretaries New Zealand Inc.), is New Zealand’s leading independent professional body with a sole focus on the practice of governance and is dedicated to providing leadership in the areas of governance, compliance and risk management. Members enjoy global recognition and are supported through ongoing Read more
Administration
Selection of Board Members
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>
Administration
Two or more overdue Annual Returns? You are at risk of being removed from the Charities Register
Charities Services have issued the following Alert: Two or more overdue Annual Returns? You are at risk of being removed from the Charities Register [Charities Services] have recently sent notices to charities that haven’t filed two or more Annual Returns – even after being sent overdue notices and reminders – to Read more
Administration
Charities Guide – a resource for certified officers of charities
“This resource aims to help you understand the responsibilities of being a certified officer of a Registered Charity. It also provides information about Charities Services and the benefits and obligations of being a Registered Charity, answers some common questions, and recommends useful resources.” – Charities Services Download the Resource Kit Read more