Financial management in community organisations

Financial management and preparing budgets for programmes, or for the whole organisation, tends to be a constant task for organisations which rely on grants and donations.  Scroll down for resources which can help.

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We are grateful to Lincoln University and Cora Bailey for permission to reproduce material on 'Budgeting in community organisations'.

News   (Go to full list of 5 items)

  • Not-for-profits’ prime concerns: finance and fundraising

    Not-for-profit organisations are becoming increasingly concerned about finance and fundraising, according to a nationwide survey by international accounting firm Grant Thornton.
    Date added: 16 November 2009
  • Discussion papers consider financial reporting rules

    Two new discussion papers have been released considering the law covering financial reporting.
    Date added: 13 November 2009
  • New brochure on coping with financial stress

    The recession has had, and will continue to have, an effect on many New Zealanders. Some will be facing redundancy, a reduction in pay, difficulty finding a job as well as the increased cost of living. Unemployment and financial hardship can often lead to stress and sometimes feelings of depression or anxiety.
    Date added: 6 November 2009

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Publications / Resources   (Go to full list of 14 items)

  • Managing Well resource catalogue

    The Managing Well resource catalogue (online in the Community Centre section of this web site) includes references or links to manuals, websites, information sheets, books, and other documents, and a list of organisations that can help you in this area.
    Date updated: 7 December 2009
  • Managing the money

    This section of Hutt City Council’s Community Development Good Practice Guidelines provides basic information regarding policies and procedures to ensure an organisation’s finances are well managed and properly accounted.
    Date updated: 20 July 2009
  • Financial Risk Management: A Guide for Nonprofit Executives

    This book from the NonProfit Risk Management Center explores the topic of financial risk management in the nonprofit world.
    Date updated: 14 July 2009

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Websites   (Go to full list of 5 items)

  • Business.govt.nz - Your business plan

    How to develop a business plan - a brief guide Your business plan is an outline of your business operation and your goals. It sets the general direction for your business and details how you plan to ...
    Date added: 9 November 2007
  • CompassPoint Nonprofit Services

    CompassPoint Nonprofit Services is a consulting, research, and training organization providing nonprofit organizations with management tools, strategies, and resources to lead change in their communities. ...
    Date added: 26 June 2008
  • InnoNet

    This American site was created by Innovations Network, a nonprofit consulting organization, specialising in program evaluation. It offers free, interactive work sheets for use with fundraising, strategic planning, program budgeting, evaluation and ...
    Date added: 26 June 2008

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