Publications/Resources
The section lists selected publications and resources about best practice in governance and management of not-for-profit organisations.
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Basic introduction to a range of possible organisational structures for community organisations. Edited by Colin Gunn, Prepared by the Combined Resource and Funding Group and Supported by Richard ...
Date updated: 7 October 2003
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The Muttart Foundation of Canada has published workbooks to help charitable agencies examine their methods of operation and different ways of doing business.
Date updated: 1 April 2010
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Six page article that identifies competencies which lead to board excellence. Based on a five year study of 20 U.S. nonprofits and schools by Richard Chait, Thomas Holland and Barbara Taylor.
Date updated: 4 December 2006
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"Capacity building is a long-term investment which requires strong leadership, an organisation which is “ready” for sustained change and where both the governance and programme delivery ...
Date updated: 18 December 2009
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This section of SPARC's Club Kit provides an overview of who organisations will need to form a committee, their roles and how to run successful meetings.
Date updated: 5 July 2010
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Te Puni Kōkiri's website for effective governance education, designed to help trustees and directors of Māori organisations with their responsibilities and role as guardians and leaders.
Date updated: 30 June 2008
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Chartered Secretaries New Zealand has prepared a series of Good Governance Guides in the area of corporate governance with the intention being to "provide value to individuals as a starting point or ...
Date updated: 5 July 2010
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In this paper, Materoa Dodd of School of Māori and Pacific Development, University of Waikato, outlines the importance of good governance in developing effective structures for Māori ...
Date updated: 30 June 2008
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This new book written by noted consultants and researchers attuned to the needs of practitioners, redefines nonprofit governance providing a powerful framework for a new covenant between trustees ...
Date updated: 8 February 2005
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The NZ Federation of Vocational and Support Services (VASS) has produced ‘A Guide to Strategic Planning’ in order to assist members with the strategic planning process in their ...
Date updated: 24 January 2011
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This paper by Robyn Kamira looks at indigenous models of governance and their relevance in contemporary settings, and in particular in relation to control of information by Māori in the health ...
Date updated: 30 June 2008
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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 ...
Date updated: 7 December 2009
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'Nine Steps to Effective Governance' is a best practice guide by Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) based on research by Boardworks International in 2003 and 2004.
Date updated: 4 June 2009
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Though aimed at US non-profits, the resources here should help any organisation gain clarity about best practices in governance.
Date updated: 1 April 2010
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Governance is the process of deciding what an organisation shall do, and ensuring that it happens. Governance is separate from the management of staff and programmes, even where they are carried out ...
Date updated: 25 June 2009
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Not-For-Profit Management is an e-magazine published by the Not-For-Profit Network (Australia). The magazine detailes the key issues and trends affecting non-profit organisations.
Date updated: 6 January 2010
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A systematic approach to demonstrating accountability may help non-profit organisations meet the increasing demands of both donors and government. This article, from the University of Auckland ...
Date updated: 22 June 2010
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Being an officer of a charity means you have certain responsibilities and obligations – as well as an opportunity to learn, extend your skills, and contribute to the success of your charity. ...
Date updated: 15 June 2011
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This 9-part Nonprofit Organizational Assessment Tool can help guide a group discussion about an organization's operations. This group discussion ideally should include board members, staff, ...
Date updated: 7 October 2003
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Australian social enterprise Our Community's Boards, Committees & Governance Centre features resources to help community groups and their board/committee members to build a better board and be better ...
Date updated: 22 July 2011
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PILCH is a leading not-for-profit organisation in Victoria, Australia that acts as a facilitator or go-between for pro bono legal assistance between the community and the private legal profession.
Date updated: 5 July 2010
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Why you need them, with examples of policies and procedures.
Date updated: 4 December 2006