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NFPs in New Zealand

What is a not-for profit entity, what do they do, and how are they governed?

IoD resources for NFPs

A collection of resources, articles and guides for not-for-profit organisations.

Other NFP resources

A list of NFP governance resources hosted on other websites.

IoD Governance Development and Services

Courses, events, webcasts and governance services geared towards the not-for-profit sector.

type: Board practices
date: 27/01/26

Governing trust under pressure: what not-for-profit boards need in 2026

Governing trust under pressure: what not-for-profit boards need in 2026

Trust now lies where strategy, culture, risk and relationships meet – a test of governance discipline, not just reputation.

Not-for-profit governance

type: Setting the table
date: 21/01/26

Boardroom Premium

Working for gingernuts: Should not-for-profit boards be paid?

Working for gingernuts: Should not-for-profit boards be paid?

Not-for-profit directors face rising legal risk and governance demands – often unpaid. Is working for purpose (and biscuits) still enough?

Director duties
Not-for-profit governance
Remuneration

type: Board practices
date: 04/12/25

Boardroom Premium

Board fees in Australia: scale drives pay gaps in private and NFP sectors

Board fees in Australia: scale drives pay gaps in private and NFP sectors

From unpaid charity roles to six-figure private company chairs, board fees vary widely as rising expectations challenge traditional models.

Not-for-profit governance
Remuneration

date: 21/11/25

2025 Director Sentiment Survey

2025 Director Sentiment Survey

Snapshot of issues, challenges and insights from the director community in 2025.

AI
Climate change
Digital transformation

type: Profiles
date: 14/11/25

Seeing the unseen: Rohan O’Neill-Stevens on the quiet power of governance

Seeing the unseen: Rohan O’Neill-Stevens on the quiet power of governance

At 19, he became Nelson’s youngest councillor. Two terms later, he’s reflecting on lessons from the council chamber and the boardroom.

Diversity & inclusion
Leadership
Member profiles

type: Sectors & perspectives
date: 24/10/25

Better together: The governance case for mergers and collaboration

Better together: The governance case for mergers and collaboration

When purpose matters more than pride, collaboration can move boards from fragile to future-ready.

Not-for-profit governance

type: Director duties
date: 01/10/25

Use it or lose it: re-register your incorporated society or risk deregistration

Use it or lose it: re-register your incorporated society or risk deregistration

With six months to go, now’s the time to update your constitution and protect your society’s future.

Not-for-profit governance

type: Webcast
date: 09/09/25

Purpose before profit: Navigating the unique challenges of NFP boards

Purpose before profit: Navigating the unique challenges of NFP boards

Running a not-for-profit board? Let’s talk about how to stay true to your purpose while lifting your governance game.

Not-for-profit governance