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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

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

Why a Governance Book Should Be Your New CEO's First Read

February 19th 2025 Let's start off with a hypothetical story. Imagine a new CEO walking into their first board meeting and gets completely blindsided. They're a whiz with the organisation's day-to-day operations. When Read more

Why Leadership at the Board Level in the Not-for-Profit Sector is Essential

December 6th 2024 Leadership is a critical component of any organisation, but it is especially important in the not-for-profit sector (NFP) with its numbers of volunteers. As a board member, you are responsible for Read more

Revitalise Your Board for Peak Performance!

September 4th 2024 "Board refresh" might sound like corporate jargon, but it’s a game-changer in the not-for-profit world. This process involves bringing in new people to the board of directors—not just to fill emp Read more

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

The Relationship Between the CEO and the Board

July 29th 2024 The connection between CEOs and boards is critical for any organisation's prosperity. When it comes to not-for-profit establishments, including charities and incorporated societies, their bond takes Read more

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

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
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