ANGOA
Association of Non-Governmental Organisations of Aotearoa
Mahi Tahi – Working Together
http://www.angoa.org.nz/pages/home.php
As a network of organisations from across the range of NGOs in Aotearoa New Zealand including national, regional and local groups, ANGOA facilitates NGO networking around issues of common concern with a particular emphasis on strengthening relationships across the sector and between the sector and government.
Boardsource
Building Effective Nonprofit Boards
http://www.boardsource.org/
Boardsource is a really good international site for ‘good governance’ models. They are dedicated to advancing the public good by building exceptional nonprofit boards and inspiring board service.
CommunityCentral
Aotearoa, working together online
http://www.communitycentral.org.nz/
CommunityCentral helps us work together. An online space for people in tangata whenua, community and voluntary, public health and other organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand, designed by the sector, for the sector.
CommunityNet Aotearoa New Zealand
An internet resource for building communities within New Zealand
http://www.community.net.nz/
A fantastic information sharing resource for NZ community and voluntary groups. You’ll find guides, news and tools for and by clubs, groups, charities, trusts, hapu & iwi.
Global Forum on NGO Governance
Sharing resources and exchanging ideas to strengthen NGO governance worldwide
http://ngoboards.org/
A worldwide forum that supports resource-sharing and idea exchange for all who work with, or serve on, the boards of nongovernmental organizations. Sponsored by BoardSource, they also receive content contributions from organisational partners working with NGOs throughout the world.
Graduate Diploma in Not-for-Profit Management (GDipNFP)
Unitec NEW ZEALAND Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka
http://www.unitec.ac.nz/
This programme offers a flexible, specialised professional qualification for those managing and co-ordinating not-for-profit (NFP) organisations. It highlights the differences between management in the NFP sector and within business or a government department. It offers a flexible structure for busy managers – study as many or as few courses per year as your schedule allows. Starts throughout the year.
Health & Disability NGO Working Group
http://www.ngo.health.govt.nz/
This site provides information on the NGO Working Group and their current activities, the regular NGO-Ministry of Health Forums (organised by the NGO Working Group), and how to get involved in the NGO Working Group’s work.
International Association for Community Development (IACD)
Legal Responsibilities of Voluntary Organisations in New Zealand
http://www.iacdglobal.org/
IACD is an international membership organisation for those working in or supporting community development and is open to both individuals and organisations. Their aims are to promote community development across international policies and programmes, to network and support community development practitioners and to encourage information and practice exchange. IACD has recognised NGO consultative status with the United Nations.
IRD – Non-profit organisations
Ehara mo nga ropu whai hua
http://www.ird.govt.nz/non-profit/
The non-profit section of the IRD’s website has recently been revamped and updated specifically for the needs of non-profit organisations. You will be able to find information on employing staff and volunteers, receiving grants and donations, paying and claiming GST and keeping records and filing returns.
Keeping It Legal E Ai Ki Te Ture
Legal Responsibilities of Voluntary Organisations in New Zealand
http://keepingitlegal.net.nz/
Practical information for organisations, groups, trusts and societies, with simple, accurate, easily-found information about their legal obligations.
Office for the Voluntary & Community Sector (OCVS)
Tari mō te Rāngai ā-Hopori, ā-Tūao
http://www.ocvs.govt.nz/
The OCVS aim to inspire co-operation and effective relationships between the government and community, voluntary and Māori organisations. This site will provide you with information about the OCVS, their work and knowledge building about the community and voluntary sector.
Te Puni Kōkiri
Effective Governance
http://www.governance.tpk.govt.nz/
An effective governance education site, aimed at helping trustees and directors of Māori organisations with their responsibilities and role as guardians and leaders.
It explores the extra dimensions for Māori organisations with case studies and best practice guidelines on the essential elements of effective governance.
The Clearing House
A Great Place for Community Research
http://www.communityresearch.org.nz/
The Clearing House is a project of the Tangata Whenua, Community & Voluntary Sector Research Centre – established in 2008 to support collaborative research between organisations, researchers and research institutes. To find resources or researchers you can search for and download useful resources, leave comments, share useful links, send your resources, look for researchers, receive updates and be listed for others to contact.
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