Study of the non-profit sector
This project to measure and describe the role that non-profit organisations play in society, has helped improve the visibility of New Zealand's non-profit sector by demonstrating the value of these organisations and the value of volunteering to the economy.
The study is a collaborative project between government, voluntary sector and academic representatives to measure the size and scope of New Zealand’s non-profit sector.
Over several years (2004-2008), the study collected data on the non-profit sector by:
- describing the size, scope, internal structure, finances and role of the sector
- identifying legal, cultural, historical, social and policy factors that encourage or retard the development of non-profit organisations
- evaluating the contribution of non-profit organisations and building understanding of the role and qualities of the sector internationally
- creating an ongoing local capacity to gather data which is meaningful in the local context and can be adapted for use in international comparative settings
- improving public awareness of the sector
- providing a reliable base for policy decisions affecting the sector.
Read more about the Study of the NZ Non-Profit Sector and view related publications at: http://www.ocvs.govt.nz/work-programme/building-knowledge/study-of-the-non-profit-sector/index.html