by Megan Thorn | Jul 13, 2017 | All blog posts, Governance
Last updated July 13, 2017 In order for Trustees to do their job well, they need to be properly prepared and introduced to the role. A formal induction process ensures that all Trustees are aware of what is expected of them, and it minimises conflict or poor...
by Megan Thorn | Jul 6, 2017 | All blog posts, Governance
Last updated July 6, 2017 Mention the word policy and most people’s eyes glaze over or roll to the back of their head. However, policy is an essential part of providing good governance and helps safeguard your organisation from potential risk. What is a Policy? In...
by Megan Thorn | Jun 27, 2017 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated June 27, 2017 We all know that organising a fundraising event takes a lot of time, effort and energy. So, if you are going to go to the trouble of organising something, you want to make sure that you will be able to repeat it over and over again. The...
by Megan Thorn | Jun 23, 2017 | All blog posts, Non-Profit Management, Training, Volunteering
Last updated June 23, 2017 When you work in the non-profit sector, everyone assumes that the people you manage will be kind, caring, loving and well behaved. However, you and I both know that’s not always the case. This 4 step process is a great way to have difficult...
by Megan Thorn | Jun 14, 2017 | All blog posts, Governance
Last updated June 14, 2017 New Zealand has nearly 27,500 registered charities, all with Governance Boards overseeing the success of their organisation. However, no two Boards operate in exactly the same way and there is a vast difference between Boards that operate...
by Megan Thorn | Jun 8, 2017 | All blog posts, Non-Profit Management, Self-Care
Last updated June 8, 2017 Implementing a Workplace Wellness Programme can help prevent burnout by supporting staff to stay happy and healthy on a daily basis. If you’re thinking that Wellness Programmes are only for the big corporates, think again. No office or...
