by Megan Thorn | Jun 23, 2017 | All blog posts, Non-Profit Management, Training, Volunteering
Last updated June 23, 2017 When you work in the non-profit sector, everyone assumes that the people you manage will be kind, caring, loving and well behaved. However, you and I both know that’s not always the case. This 4 step process is a great way to have difficult...
by Megan Thorn | Jun 14, 2017 | All blog posts, Governance
Last updated June 14, 2017 New Zealand has nearly 27,500 registered charities, all with Governance Boards overseeing the success of their organisation. However, no two Boards operate in exactly the same way and there is a vast difference between Boards that operate...
by Megan Thorn | Jun 8, 2017 | All blog posts, Non-Profit Management, Self-Care
Last updated June 8, 2017 Implementing a Workplace Wellness Programme can help prevent burnout by supporting staff to stay happy and healthy on a daily basis. If you’re thinking that Wellness Programmes are only for the big corporates, think again. No office or...
by Megan Thorn | Jun 2, 2017 | All blog posts, Recognition and Reward, Volunteering
Last updated June 2, 2017 Volunteer recognition is an important part of any volunteer programme, but there’s more to recognising your volunteers than printing their name in the newsletter. Genuine recognition requires you to think about each volunteer and the specific...
by Megan Thorn | May 25, 2017 | All blog posts, Fundraising, Grants, Non-Profit Management
Last updated May 25, 2017 Receiving generous sized grants on a regular basis is every non-profit’s dream, but just because it’s what you want – doesn’t mean that’s what you’ll get. When writing your next grant application, you might want to consider the following: 1....