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. This guide outlines some 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'.
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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
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Date added: 12 October 2007
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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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Why your organisation should consider developing a Financial Reserves Policy.
Discussion paper from Pat Hanley, Social & Civic Policy Institute, Wellington, March, 2006. Reproduced by permission.
Date updated: 2 April 2013
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A common point of view is that charitable trusts and incorporated societies are not allowed to make a profit. This is not true. If your organisation insists on surviving on a knife edge then one day there will be an unexpected cost which will result in the disbanding of your organisation.
Date updated: 2 April 2013
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The Community Accounts Mentoring Service (CAMS) provides training and up-skilling in book-keeping, accounting and financial management for community organisations in the Greater Wellington area.
Date updated: 2 April 2013
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