Not-for-profit governance hub | IoD NZ

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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: 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

type: Sectors & perspectives
date: 02/09/25

Our success is in our succession

Our success is in our succession

Recruitment and renewal sit at the heart of NFP boards. Succession must go beyond shoulder-tapping to keep organisations future fit.

Not-for-profit governance
Succession Planning

type: Submission
date: 12/06/25

Rethinking fees and levies: The case for balance and fairness

Rethinking fees and levies: The case for balance and fairness

The IoD’s submission on MBIE’s review highlights pressure on not-for-profit boards and calls for fairer funding of enforcement activity.

Not-for-profit governance

type: Sectors & perspectives
date: 09/06/25

Time to recognise the invisible asset

Time to recognise the invisible asset

One million Kiwis volunteer each year – yet many boards still don’t quantify or track their contribution. That needs to change.

Not-for-profit governance

type: Sectors & perspectives
date: 14/05/25

Fields of change: Governing sport for climate resilience

Fields of change: Governing sport for climate resilience

As climate change disrupts sport across New Zealand, boards ensure adaptation strategies do not deepen existing inequalities.

Climate change
Diversity & inclusion
Not-for-profit governance

type: Sectors & perspectives
date: 30/04/25

Charity governance reviews: A requirement and an opportunity

Charity governance reviews: A requirement and an opportunity

Governance reviews are now mandatory for registered charities, but more importantly, they can strengthen leadership, resilience and impact.

Not-for-profit governance

type: Sectors & perspectives
date: 20/03/25

A time-sensitive opportunity for charities to build financial sustainability

A time-sensitive opportunity for charities to build financial sustainability

The JBWere Bequest Report 2025 highlights an opportunity for charitable organisations to strengthen financial resilience.

Family business
Not-for-profit governance
Purpose