Updates

The resources listed below have been added to the Managing Well catalogue.

Updates December 2006

Marketing and Public Relations on a Shoestring

A comprehensive guide explaining marketing and public relations plans with tips on using the media. Included are checklists to assess your organisation and guides on how to develop a robust plan with limited time resources without using expensive consultants. All it needs is your collective wisdom and time! The toolkit comprises a folder containing a printed resource book and a supporting CD with useful checklists and planning templates.

Publisher North Shore Community and Social Services Inc
Format Hardcopy
Publication date September 2006
Reference 319
Cost $30

 

Simple Policy and Procedures Manual

Outlines why policies are necessary and their value to your organisation. Contains examples of policies covering topics such as financial management, meetings, conflict of interest, time in lieu, vehicles usage, internet responsibilities and sexual and racial harassment. Also included are procedures to deal with complaints, employment disputes, volunteers and employment processes.

Publisher North Shore Community and Social Services Inc
Format Hardcopy
Publication date September 2006
Reference 320
Cost $20

 

Updates mid 2006:

Preparing Funding Applications

A step-by-step guide to preparing funding applications using a team approach.  Includes getting started, planning and costing your project, gathering the information, FAQ’s, and understanding funders’ requirements.

Publisher North Shore Community and Social Services Inc
Format Hardcopy
Publication date February 2006
Pages 13
Cost $15

 

Updates March 2006:

Mentoring Coaching and Beyond in the Community Sector

This loose leaf resource pack is designed to assist facilitators, trainers and local groups in developing concepts and practices of mentoring in every day situations. It was developed by Pat Rosier on the basis of a pilot peer mentoring group run in Wellington in 2005 for NZFVWO. There is some assistance for Pat to visit and assist in setting up similar groups. For more information contact NZFVWO.

Publisher New Zealand Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations
Format Electronic
Publication date December 2005
Pages 46
Cost Free
Website

www.nzfvwo.org.nz

 

Preparing Funding Applications

A step-by-step guide to preparing funding applications using a team approach.  Includes getting started, planning and costing your project, gathering the information, FAQ’s, and understanding funders’ requirements.

Publisher North Shore Community and Social Services Inc
Format Hardcopy
Publication date February 2006
Pages 13
Cost $15

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Employing staff - Getting it right.

A practical guide to recruiting staff. Outlines the process for budgeting, preparing job descriptions, advertising, interviewing skills, reference checks, and employment agreements.

Publisher North Shore Community and Social Services Inc
Format Hardcopy
Publication date February 2006
Pages 16
Cost $15

 

Governance Tool Kit

This comprehensive guide covers the purpose and legal responsibilities of boards, trusts or committees. Includes board member selection and orientation, evaluation, meeting procedure, roles of office bearers, staff relationships, and mediation. It is useful for both staff and board members. The Tool Kit consists of a folder containing a printed resource book and a supporting CD with useful templates for agendas, AGM procedure, minutes, etc.

Publisher North Shore Community and Social Services Inc
Format Hardcopy and electronic
Publication date February 2006
Pages 62
Cost $30

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The resources listed below were added to the Managing Well catalogue in February 2006


Getting started on your IT strategy: The framework and projects

This practical workbook aims to help you develop an IT strategy. Topics covered include finding possible risks and how to manage them, a process to prioritise your projects so that whatever your budget, you will know exactly where the first 'spend' is and why, and help with identifying stakeholders, and coordinate them so they give good feedback and make decisions. There are templates and examples.

Publisher Paua Interface Ltd
Format Electronic
Publication date 2005
Pages 41
Cost US$7.05
Website www.pauainterface.com

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People Management

This resource has been developed for sporting leaders “who wish to incorporate Human Resource management best practice into their organisations”. The guide covers recruitment and selection, remuneration and benefits, offers of employment, induction, health and safety in employment, performance management, training and development, and disciplinary procedures and termination of employment. There are checklists, templates and guidelines.

Publisher SPARC
Format Electronic
Publication date 2005
Pages 181
Cost Free online
Website www.sparc.org.nz 

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2005 Not for Profit Survey (Adobe PDF, 162 KB)

This survey reveals trends in the New Zealand Not for Profit sector. It builds on a similar survey conducted in 2003. 382 organisations responded to a questionnaire. The survey covers significant issues for the sector including fundraising, governance, recruiting board members, member remuneration, financial information, and risk management. 

Publisher Grant Thornton
Format Hardcopy and electronic
Publication date 2005
Pages 27
Cost Free
Website www.grantthornton.co.nz

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Winning the Red Tape Game, Paul David, Brent Ellis, et al

This book is part of series that aims to help small businesses in New Zealand cut through the red tape of legal compliance. Winning the Red Tape Game is written for anyone who is responsible for organising and running a meeting, for retaining a licence and running a bar, and employing staff. The book also covers issues specific to sporting organisations such as legal liabilities, doping in sport and the Sports Disputes Tribunal.

Publisher Brookers in association with SPARC
Format Hardcopy
Publication date 2005
Pages 272
Cost $49.95
Website www.businesswise.co.nz/about/books.aspx

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The Books of Speaking Up

This training resource covers different approaches to empowerment advocacy, the basic rules covering good advocacy practice, issues of self-esteem, assertiveness and empowerment, and opportunities and challenges facing advocates and advocacy organisations. Common advocacy dilemmas are looked at, and some legal issues advocates face are briefly covered. Stories of people who have had their lives changed through advocacy and self-advocacy are included. It is accessible to people with a wide range of literacy needs and can be used in both supported and unsupported situations.

Publisher Peoples Advocacy Network
Format Hardcopy
Publication date 2004
Pages 4 volumes and a CD
Cost $50 plus GST and P & P
Website www.advocacynetwork.org/products.htm

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