Governance
- Community Governance Resources to upskill boards
- Community Net Aotearoa resources on governance, policies, leadership, communication, administration, and other topics.
- NZ Navigator Trust survey tool is useful for identifying strengths and weaknesses in your organisations. NZ Navigator Trust also has a long list of resources in their Digital Stuff We Love section.
- Institute of Directors New Zealand has a collection of tools for boards across the spectrum, including resources specifically for non-profit organisations. It has countless articles, paid courses, and even a podcast.
Communications, Marketing and Raising your Profile
- Community Comms Collective has many great resources and tools to help you with your communications activities, many specifically developed for New Zealand community organisations.
Registration, Legal & Compliance
- 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.
- IRD - Not for Profits & Charities - Information on tax and charitable tax status for not-for-profits
Recruitment
- Whatunga Tūao Volunteer Central matches volunteers with community organisations.
- Do Good Jobs is an 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