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Boards and Governance

Check out this section on the Community Connect website and find out all you need to know about boards. 

Running a non-profit organisation isn't easy - especially when many of the volunteer board members are there because they are passionate about the cause, and may not be experts in matters of governance.  Here's a couple of articles to put you on the right track.

All About Boards - Cancel the google search!  We've tracked down the best governance advice on the web, and it's all right here.  From general overviews of board issues to templates and checklists, there are some fantastic resources that will get you on the right track.

Butler Pelvin and Associates - Charity Overview - Butler Pelvin and Associates are New Zealand's experts in non-profit governance and management.  Here is their overview for charities with tips on how to make sure you reach your strategic goals.

Joining a Board? - Click here for links to a great article you must read before you join a board.

 



Community Awards

The TrustPower Community Awards are run in 25 regions around New Zealand to recognise and reward the outstanding contribution voluntary groups and organisations make in our communities.

 

Enter a voluntary group online now!

 

Here you will find all you need to know About the Awards, including When Entries Open in your region, How to Enter a voluntary group for the Awards, where to find and complete an Information Form, who the Regional Winners are and, of course, all about our National Community Awards.

 

 

The Denniston Heritage Trust and Trev's BBQ with the Joint Supreme Award from the 2011 TrustPower National Community Awards.  Click here to find out more.