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Boost Trust and Success: Master Board Ethics for Not-for-Profits

Boost Trust and Success: Master Board Ethics for Not-for-Profits

December 2nd 2025 Board ethics are crucial as they build trust, ensure responsible stewardship of resources, and maintain regulatory compliance. For individuals who are entering or contemplating a role on the board of Read more

Developing a Conflict of Interest policy

Developing a Conflict of Interest policy

June 18th 2025 The Incorporated Societies Act 2022, requires all clubs/societies to have a conflict of interest policy. There is however no need to wait until the constitution has been re-registration. Starting now Read more

Getting To Know The Difference Between Not-For-Profit Operations and Governance

Getting To Know The Difference Between Not-For-Profit Operations and Governance

April 3rd 2025 “Directors are there to govern. The CEO is there to manage.” The article expands upon the above quote from my not-for-profit governance book. It can be tempting for boards to meddle in Read more

Unlock Strategic Success: Essential Questions Every Board Member Must Ask

Unlock Strategic Success: Essential Questions Every Board Member Must Ask

August 19th 2024 Part of the board members' responsibilities is developing and overseeing the execution of the organisation’s strategy. The board of directors are more than just a rubber stamp for the CEO and can a Read more

Board Ethics: Why integrity is essential for board members

Board Ethics: Why integrity is essential for board members

July 30th 2024 Far too frequently you read or hear about the loss of trust between board/committee members. One episode to catch my eye, relates to the Wellington City Council. The Post headline says it all: Read more

A Peak behind the scenes presentation

A Peak behind the scenes presentation

May 17th 2024 “Local author Pierre Woolridge shares his knowledge of governance in the not-for-profit sector. Of interest to those who may be school trustees, on the committee of a sports or recreational club, Read more

Keeping members in the loop – re-registering as an Incorporated Society

Keeping members in the loop – re-registering as an Incorporated Society

March 27th 2024 One of the first things to do when a committee/board begins considering re-registering under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022, is to inform members of what up. After all, it the members not the Read more

Committees & Boards: Why the Most Obvious Questions Don't Get Asked

Committees & Boards: Why the Most Obvious Questions Don't Get Asked

March 11th 2024 Ever been on a committee or board and worried what people might think if you asked a question or two? You are not alone. Indeed, this is very common especially for newbies attending at their first Read more

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