Working entirely in the association and charity support and advisory area makes us very much aware of the challenges facing many entities. These experiences also align with the latest Grant Thornton NFP Sector survey, suitably subtitled “An instinct for Growth”. […]
Competing for Survival?
The Australian non-profit magazine ‘Third Sector’ recently published an opinion piece from sector heavyweight David Crosbie, urging Australian charities to merge together, instead of compete for the same funding. He argues the necessity for hundreds of charities to be dissolved […]
Sina Wendt-Moore: Creative leadership, collective input
“Learning, growth and transformation are creative processes at the core of global leadership”. Such was the message as Sina Wendt-Moore participated at the CSCLeaders Global leadership programme earlier this year. This is where she was introduced to the concept of […]
Collaboration and mergers
It is encouraging to receive feedback from readers that lead to a better understanding of the wider sector we serve. We appreciate the response from Ros Rice, Executive Officer of Community Networks Aotearoa (formerly known as NZCOSS) which relates to an […]
The role of an umbrella organisation
The umbrella organisation takes on a more central function: To be the eyes and ears for its purpose and provide a voice To be supportive of its constituents in practical terms To be Government liaison with regards to delivery of […]
Social Bonding – the implications
National Radio’s Morning Report carried a news item on Monday, 14 October dealing with the growing dependence of social services agencies on government contracts. It was also remarked that this inhibited social service agencies’ ability to advocate on behalf of […]
Building Private Sector Partnerships
Like any commercially-based partnership, the one between a non-profit and private-sector organisation is based on a relationship. Each organisation will have someone taking responsibility for any discussion and agreements made. People are dealing with people. And, like any relationship there […]