Governance Training & Board Upskilling
Connected Murihiku insights on Governance Training and Board Upskilling
Murihiku Support
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The Southland Community Law Centre provides a range of services including:
Support to establish your organisation
Templates for developing policies
Training for your organisation
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The Southland Business Chamber is a membership organisation. Not for profit organisations can join at a not for profit rate. The Chamber is located at 25 Don Street, Invercargill and services all of Murihiku Southland.
The Chamber runs a wide range of events, training and upskilling opportunities. These include:
Leadership Academy – scholarships available from Community Trust South for not for profit members
Not for profit training series
A wide range of workshops and events for businesses that can be useful for not for profits as well
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The Community Trust South provides support to community organisations to help with training and upskilling. This includes:
Community Leadership Scholarships
Supporting the Institute of Directors Not For Profit Governance Essentials course
A comprehensive resource page with resources for funding and governance
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The Southland Community Leaders Mentoring Programme is aimed at supporting and strengthening leaders in non-profit and community organisations. It is delivered by GreenLight Innovations in partnership with the Mentoring Foundation of New Zealand.
The programme is designed to make real connections between real people aimed at getting results for our participants, our community partners, and their communities. The programme which is run over six-months connects a community leader to a mentor with relevant experience, who can help them improve their effectiveness, though increased confidence, capability and connection to peers within their community.
Enquiries about becoming a mentor or mentee greenlightinn@gmail.com
Online Resources
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Support for grassroots community organisations throughout Aotearoa New Zealand with the delivery of best-practice governance knowledge and guidance.
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An online hub of resources designed to strengthen organisations and communities.
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The Community Toolkit is a practical legal resource designed to support organisations working in the community (not-for-profit) sector.
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Charities Services, a Department of Internal Affairs, carries out the registration, education and monitoring of charities. Visit here if you are thinking of registering or establishing a charitable trust, or need to ensure you are operating to New Zealand law or best practice. They have a comprehensive resources page.
Connected Murihiku Governance Toolkit
Connected Murihiku is developing a range of information sheets and tools to help the community sector navigate the governance requirements of the not for profit sector.
If you are looking for support or guidance in any of these areas get in touch with our Project Lead.
Strategic Planning
Strategic planning is essential for not-for-profits. A Board or governance group’s primary role is to develop and oversee the organisation's strategic plan. This plan establishes priorities, purpose, and direction to guide activities and decision-making. In smaller organisations, governance members often also implement these plans.
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