OCTOBER  2019
www.not-for-profit.org.nz
Published under the aegis of the NZ Association Resource Centre Trust

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• Definition of ‘non-profit’, ‘not for profit organisation’, ‘charity’ etc
• What is the difference between a Charitable Trust and an Incorporated Society?

• Is your NFP living up to Expectations?
• Charity Fraud Awareness Week
• Tax and Charities (updated)
• Agile Training – Free offer for NonProfits
• Is your NFP living up to Expectations?

 

News Items
Visit the webpage for links to selected news items about charities and non-profits in New Zealand.  

Recent articles linked from the page include:

• Strong appetite for investments that deliver social impact
• Governance for good; developing the capability of New Zealand’s $20 billion not-for-profit sector
• Checkout the logical place for charities to target
• Diana Clement: Sustainable money management
• Men could learn some lessons on investing from women

Read these articles and others here
 

Workshops, Seminars and other Training

Other training opportunities:
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<Workshops, Seminars, Other training, & Events>
<Governance Basics>

Snippets

Charity Fraud Awareness Week is 21-25 October
This year there are five themes: Understanding charity fraud; Fundraising fraud; Cybercrime and cybersecurity; Internal (insider) fraud; and Keeping data safe. <details>

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University Student seeks Assistance
A student at Auckland University is doing some research on change management especially as it relates to NGOs.
Isabella Thompson has some information on how profitable businesses have dealt with this issue, but is now looking at largely volunteer based organisations; organisations with numerous locations and cultures which needed to streamline and improve communication. 
If you have any advice or experience on change management in an NGO or if you know of some NGOs or Charities which have gone through change management and are able to assist, please contact Isabella Thompson itho872@aucklanduni.ac.nz

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Focus
From time to time we include focus on a local small charity. If you would like your charity featured please submit an article of up to 500 words for consideration. We cannot guarantee publication but all submissions will be considered.

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Supporters can now claim tax credits on-line
The IRD have advised that recent improvements to the myIR Secure Online Services make it easier for your supporters to claim a tax credit when they donate to you. Once registered for a myIR account, supporters can upload their receipts in myIR at any time. They can upload photos or scans of paper receipts, but if you provide an electronic receipt this makes it even easier.  <Full details>

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FINZ Speaker Tour - Abby Clemence
Abby Clemence is the founder of Infinity Sponsorship, engaged in "working with fundraisers to help them transform their mindset from a charity in need of handouts, to a valuable marketing partner to the right company". In November, FINZ are promoting a full day workshop "to help you unlock the secrets of great corporate partnerships." The series will be facilitated by Abby in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch - with a Masterclass to follow in Auckland. (See the event calendar) The opportunity to win a year's membership of the Fundraising Academy (RRP AUD$1250) will be offered to all who attend the workshops.  

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