We recently came across an interesting blog by Daniel Michaud Weinstock that highlighted the need to ensure that the mission of an organisation is always at the forefront of all decisions regarding how that organisation develops over time. As an […]
Getting it right from the word go
The following article is by Ralph Penning, NZARC Advisory Trustee. Anybody who was tuned in to National Radio Nine to Noon on Thursday, 25 July and again later the following day on Radio Live would have been impressed with the […]
Easy to use Marketing Template
Due to the feedback we received from our survey – one of the main areas you’d like to have assistance with is ‘Marketing’. Something you may find helpful straightaway is the advice that non-profit marketing expert Nancy Schwartz (pictured on […]
Good Board Governance – 10 tips for your board
Good non-profit governance comes from a board that can comply with agreed principles. Much of this comes from leadership which in turn is derived from experience and expertise. So, with many non-profits searching to improve governance with existing board members […]
Sponsorship Fundamentals
Some of you may recall an article we wrote last year regarding sponsorship and what makes a good sponsorship document – courtesy of Julian Moore. One of the major reminders was that sponsorship is NOT fundraising. One of our trustees […]
Mobile Design vs Mobile App
What’s the difference and what should your organisation be spending money on? Many organisations (both non-profit and for-profit) are jumping on the app bandwagon, but is it necessary? This isn’t a decision to be taken lightly, mobile apps are expensive […]
And the winner is?
As you may be hearing from many avenues, cloud computing is now a viable option for increasing efficiencies and decreasing costs. And as recently reported in a NZ Herald article, you have active users of this technology now starting as […]
Bored with Board Behaviour
Once the Governance Board has identified, defined and agreed about their individual roles and responsibilities, is there a need to move beyond structures and processes and define the type of behaviour that is expected of your board? Many organisations will […]
Databases – Your best friend!
Love them or hate them, databases and CRM (customer relationship management) tools can be the best thing for making sure you are spending the best effort in the right places in order to sustain and grow your organisation. Do you […]
Can advocacy be charitable?
You may have noticed that the charity regulator, Internal Affairs Charities, seems to be taking a closer look at registered charitable entities that have become more highly visible as their views become more public via various media reports. This has […]