Registration & Incorporation
Charities Services
Information about registering and running charitable organisations in New Zealand
New Zealand Companies Office — Incorporated Societies
Information about registering as or operating an incorporated society in New Zealand.
New Zealand Companies Office — Charitable Trusts
Information about registering as or operating a Charitable Trust in New Zealand.
Recruitment
Volunteer Central
Local organisation specialising in matching volunteers with community organisations.
Do Good Jobs
Online platform to help community organisations fill vacancies
HelpTank NZ
Online platform to help organisations find skilled volunteers for specific tasks.
Organisations & Networks
Community Networks Aotearoa
Nationwide advocacy and support for non-profits
Hui E Community Aotearoa
Nationwide advocacy for the community sector
Inspiring Communities
Support for community-led development.
Community Law Centre
Free and low cost legal advice for individuals
Funding
DIA - Community Matters
Department of Internal Affairs support for the community sector
Government Electronic Tenders
Online portal to explore Government contracts that are available
Palmerston North City Council
City Council supports the community sector in Palmerston North, including through offering funding.
Training & Development
Community Governance
Resources to help understand governance and upskill board members
Community Net Aotearoa
A library of templates and resources for running community groups
Data & Insights
Community Research
Research and resources about and for the community sector
Online Tools
NZ Navigator
An online self-assessment tool to help identify your organisation's strengths and weaknesses
Survey Hero
We are creating online surveys for free with the support from SurveyHero.com.
Information Technology
TechSoup New Zealand
Free and low cost learning resources and tech advice
Evaluation
What Works
Helps smaller community groups who can struggle to show the value of their work to gather robust data and information to tell a real story about what they are doing and the difference it makes.
Videos
Asking Hard Questions as a Non-Profit Organization | Gordon Decker | TEDxRapidCity
Useful video on planning and evaluation for non-profits
Your Stories Can Transform Non-Profits | Andrea Proulx Buinicki | TEDxCountyLineRoad
Tell the stories in your organisation to raise awareness for change
Modern Nonprofit Board Governance -- Beyond Passion | Chris Grundner | TEDxWilmington
Most board members are passionate about their organisation, but what else is required? Chris Grudner identifies skills that are helpful for a governance board.