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 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 | Apr 24, 2017 | All blog posts, Governance
Last updated October 12, 2018 Being on a Board of Trustees can be both challenging and demanding, as well as rewarding. However, sometimes you can end up with a trustee that stays on a bit too long. There are lots of reasons people may not want to go, but here are...
by Megan Thorn | Apr 12, 2017 | All blog posts, Governance, Marketing and Communication, Non-Profit Management
Last updated April 12, 2017 A Patron is defined as ‘a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organisation or cause’ and is generally considered to be a well-known or illustrious individual who is happy to put their name to yours. So what are the...
