On-line Governance Training Courses offered

In collaboration with Gail Munro of Governance Strategies Ltd, Xperts Ltd have developed an introductory governance skills training package designed specifically for volunteers, based around gathering together online groups, who then study, share experiences and learn from each other and the tutor For details of the course visit www.govern.co.nz   Disclaimer: Not-for-profit.org.nz has Read more…

Risk in Charities and NFPs

RSM Hayes Audit have published an article by RSM Chairman, Audit Partner, Craig Fisher entitled Risk in Charities and NFPs It commences: “Risk in any organisation is a big issue, albeit one that gets vastly differing levels of attention in New Zealand charities and Not-For-Profit entities (NFPs). From a fundraising perspective risk is often Read more…

The Business of Giving

We do not agree with all of its statements (indeed with many of them) but we found discussion about ethical giving and the value of fundraising in a recent article on www.stuff.co.nz thought provoking. Read the Article ‘The Business of Giving’ here      

Charitable purpose and political activity

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 for registration in the light of the Supreme Court’s recent Read more…