Alan Lockyer, a Unitec Institute of Technology, Human Resource Management lecturer and researcher, and NZARC Trustee has been conducting research and compiling data on NZ not-for-profit organisations (NPOs) for the last 2 years. His research concerns Performance Evaluation and Management Practices […]
How many charities are there in NZ?
A question frequently asked is “how many charities are there in NZ?” The enquirer is usually using the term ‘charity’ to include all manner of non-profit entities and it appears that no-one knows the answer for certain! The Charities Services website shows an updated count […]
Print or E-news?
Despite the hype and anticipation 20 years or so back, the “paperless office” is not yet ubiquitous. In fact, the ability to quickly print off a personal or file copy means that sales of copy paper are at an all-time […]
Opinion: Too easy to register?
We received an expression of concern from an advisory trustee, who was approached by a personal acquaintance some months ago concerning the formation of a charitable trust. Considering the overly ambitious nature of the proposal, the crowded market with competing […]
What’s in a Constitution
Your constitution contains the fundamental principles that outline the purpose, structure, and limits of your organisation. Essentially, your constitution provides a foundation upon which your organisation operates. One of the Law Commission’s recommendations to come out of their review of […]
NZARC Submission on Exposure Draft of Incorporated Societies Bill
There are over 23,000 Incorporated Societies in NZ, all of which are governed by the Incorporated Societies Act 1908, an Act which has remained virtually unchanged since its inception over a century ago. Over the years, areas where the 1908 […]
The Balanced Scorecard: Connecting the dots
Author: Vivienne Scott, Corporate Governance Consultant, Independent Governance Review Group So, what is the Balanced Scorecard? In short, it’s a management system that enables your organisation to set, track, and achieve its key strategies and objectives. The critical characteristics […]
What does a good strategic plan look like?
Sourced from Nonprofit Answer Guide A strategic plan outlines where your organisation wants to be – typically over a fixed period of time – and defines how you are going to get there. The word “how” is important. That’s where […]
Strategic planning and analysis
by Viv Scott – Corporate Governance Consultant Viv Scott is a corporate governance expert and NZARC Trustee. See Viv’s tips and comments below when it comes to Strategic Planning and Analysis. What strategy is (and isn’t) Strategy […]
Things to consider when taking on employees
Congratulations, all your hard work and planning has paid off and your organisation has grown to a point where it is necessary to take on a paid employee. Before taking on an employee there are several things you will need […]