by Megan Thorn | Oct 3, 2014 | All blog posts, Governance
Last updated October 3, 2014 No two Boards operate in exactly the same way; however there are several practices that are common amongst the most effective Non-Profit Boards. As you become comfortable in your role as Trustee, consider how many of these practices are...
by Megan Thorn | Oct 3, 2014 | All blog posts, Governance
Last updated October 3, 2014 In carrying out its role, the Non-Profit Board is responsible for a range of tasks. While some of these tasks may be delegated to the CEO, the Board is ultimately responsible should the tasks not be carried out competently. It is important...
by Megan Thorn | Oct 3, 2014 | All blog posts, Governance
Last updated October 12, 2018 When it comes to governing a non-profit organisation there are several models that Boards can use, depending on the organisation’s size and stage of development. Truth be told, many Non-Profit Boards govern with a mixture of models,...
by Megan Thorn | Oct 3, 2014 | All blog posts, Governance
Last updated October 3, 2014 Contrary to popular belief, being an effective Trustee for your organisation takes more than showing up for a few meetings. Amongst other things, it’s your job to help steer the organisation, make sure it’s adequately...
by Megan Thorn | Oct 3, 2014 | All blog posts, Governance
Last updated October 3, 2014 Often people end up on a non-profit board with plenty of passion, but no real understanding of what they’ve signed up for. If you happen to be one of them, and are wondering just what it is that a Board does – take a deep...
by Megan Thorn | Oct 3, 2014 | All blog posts, Governance
Last updated October 3, 2014 If you’re new to Governance, it’s not okay to feel like everyone is speaking a foreign language. Unless someone has taken time to explain the terms, it’s no surprise that you’re feeling a little confused. But before...
by Megan Thorn | Sep 11, 2014 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated October 12, 2018 Whether it’s a gala, an auction, your AGM or national conference – events are supposed to get easier each time you do them. Unfortunately, unless you evaluate the event on paper, it will be just as hard the next time around....
by Megan Thorn | Sep 11, 2014 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated October 12, 2018 Auctions are a really fun way to raise funds and, if done well, can literally raise you tens of thousands of dollars. Of course not every auction needs to be a grand affair, you can hold auctions of all sizes and styles, depending on how...
by Megan Thorn | Sep 9, 2014 | All blog posts, Marketing and Communication, Traditional Media
Last updated October 12, 2018 Writing a press release is one of the easiest ways to get free publicity, but how do you make sure your press release gets published? 1. Make it newsworthy There are 97,000 non-profit organisations in New Zealand, and they’re all a...
by Megan Thorn | Sep 9, 2014 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated September 9, 2014 Often I hear people complaining that there’s no point hosting a fundraising event because they make little money for a lot of effort. While in some cases that may be true, fundraising events are not just about the dollars. Holding...
