Upcoming Events and trainings
 
        
      
      NFP Capability Morning Workshop 1 - Ashburton District
There is never enough money, volunteers or committee members, join our workshops to help your community group be even stronger, more effective, and better able to achieve your goals in the real world.
 
        
      
      NFP Capability Evening Workshop 2 - Ashburton District
There is never enough money, volunteers or committee members, join our workshops to help your community group be even stronger, more effective, and better able to achieve your goals in the real world.
 
        
      
      Governance Bytes Nov 2025: Measuring what matters: a Guide to Impact Reporting
Are your impact reports telling the story of your non-profit’s success? Discover simple yet powerful techniques to measure what truly matters for your organisation's success
 
        
      
      GOVERNANCE BYTES 2025 WORKSHOP SERIES
Join our online Governance Bytes workshops - with fresh content for 2025! These workshops can be taken as standalone ‘Bytes’ or you can register for the whole series.
 
        
      
      Chairs' Forums 2025 - November
Lead your Board with Confidence and Clarity: Join our Not-for-Profit Board Forum
 
        
      
      NFP Capability Afternoon Workshop 3 - Ashburton District
There is never enough money, volunteers or committee members, join our workshops to help your community group be even stronger, more effective, and better able to achieve your goals in the real world.
 
        
      
      NFP Capability Evening Workshop 4 - Ashburton District
There is never enough money, volunteers or committee members, join our workshops to help your community group be even stronger, more effective, and better able to achieve your goals in the real world.
 
        
      
      Ōtautahi Governance Bites NOV 2025
What can a Chair do to energise and enthuse non profit Board members? Come along and find out!
 
        
      
      Catalytic Thinking Training With Hildy gottlieb - Auckland
“Our power to create powerful results lies in our power to create favourable conditions towards our dreams’ Hildy Gottlieb
 
        
      
      Catalytic Thinking for Capacity Builders
Join this 4 hour, practice-based session with Hildy Gottlieb designed for capacity builders and people in roles that support organisations.
 
        
      
      Catalytic Thinking Training With Hildy gottlieb - Nelson
“Our power to create powerful results lies in our power to create favourable conditions towards our dreams’ Hildy Gottlieb
 
        
      
      Managing & Leading Community Organisations 2026
Are you a fledgling community leader, or seasoned not-for-profit leader that is passionate about your cause but needs some guidance and confidence to lead people, projects and stakeholders?
Join other community organisations from around Aotearoa for the next workshop series of LEAD’s 10 week part time online programme ‘Leading Community Organisations’ - starting Friday March 13th 2026
 
        
      
      2026 Facilitation Essentials for Community and Not-for-Profit Leaders
Returning in May 2026: Turning Talk into Action: A 1-Day workshop to equip you with the tools, techniques, and confidence to run effective group sessions, foster collaboration & meaningful discussion
 
        
      
      Facilitation Essentials for Community and Not-for-Profit Leaders
Turning Talk into Action: A 1-Day workshop to equip you with the tools, techniques, and confidence to run effective group sessions, foster collaboration & meaningful discussion
 
        
      
      Ōtautahi Governance Bites Oct 2025
What is the Board’s role in strategy? Come along and find out!
 
        
      
      Governance Bytes Oct 2025: Navigating Board Dynamics: building stronger relationships and decisions
Learn how to navigate challenging Board dynamics and empower collaboration and respect
 
        
      
      Ōtautahi Governance Bites Sept 2025
What are the secrets to getting the right people on your Board? Come along and find out!
 
        
      
      Chairs' Forums 2025 - Sept
Lead your Board with Confidence and Clarity: Join our Not-for-Profit Board Forum
 
        
      
      Governance Bytes Sept 2025: Policy Matters: crafting Effective Governance Policies
Effective policies are the backbone of effective governance - but are yours working as they should? Here’s our toolkit for crafting policies that guide your organisation’s success
 
        
      
      Ōtautahi Governance Bites aug 2025
How can we be more efficient and effective in our meetings? Come along and find out!
 
        
      
      Governance Bytes August 2025: The Governance Toolkit: Foundations for Effective Boards
Find out what good governance looks like in action and foster deeper engagement from your Board members in this practical online session
 
        
      
      Ōtautahi Governance Bites July 2025
What are the critical elements of a ‘good’ employer and how does they become great? Come along and find out!
 
        
      
      ChatGPT for Not For Profits Workshop - July 15 2025
The 2-hour introductory workshop for saving hours at work with AI, designed for NZ Not for Profit organisations. Learn how to use AI to boost your organisation’s efficiency, communication, and engagement effortlessly
 
        
      
      Chairs' Forums 2025 - July
Lead your Board with Confidence and Clarity: Join our Not-for-Profit Board Forum for 90 minutes of online discussion with your peers
 
        
      
      CHCH Smart Lobbying Skills for Not for Profit Leaders
A Practical step-by-step guide to becoming a Master of Influence - CHCH venue
 
        
      
      Governance Bytes July 2025: Diversity Matters: Building Boards that Make the Most of All We Have to Offer (*Free Session*)
Join us for a FREE workshop on diversity - ensure your organisation reflects the communities it serves and create a culture of inclusion that drives real change
 
        
      
      AKLD Smart Lobbying Skills for Not for Profit Leaders
A practical step-by-step guide to becoming a Master of Influence
 
        
      
      Being a Good Employer: A Governance Workshop for Environmental Groups
Are you on the board of an environmental community organisation that employs staff?
 
        
      
      From Compliance To Excellence: Governance insights for Incorporated societies
How to navigate the changes and challenges introduced by the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
 
        
      
      Ōtautahi Governance Bites June 2025
What exactly is the Board’s role in oversight of the finances? Come along and find out!
 
        
      
      Governance Bytes June 2025: Governance for a Changing World: Climate and Sustainability Leadership (Rescheduled from May)
This FREE workshop connects the dots between climate change and thriving communities. Join us to build a sustainable future for your organisation and those you serve.
(Rescheduled from May 2025)
 
        
      
      Ōtautahi Governance Bites May 2025
How do you stay on the right side of the law as a non profit organisation? Come along and find out!
 
        
      
      Chairs' Forums 2025 - MAY
Lead your Board with Confidence and Clarity: Join our Not-for-Profit Board Forum
 
        
      
      Navigating Governance: Essential Skills for NFP Leaders
Whether you're new to board governance or looking to enhance your leadership skills, this interactive in-person ANCAD training workshop will equip you with the essential knowledge and practical tools to strengthen your board's effectiveness.
 
        
      
      Ōtautahi Governance Bites April 2025
What are the questions and concerns that other non profits have about their boards? Come along and find out!
 
        
      
      GOVERNANCE BYTES 2025 WORKSHOP SERIES
Join our online Governance Bytes workshops - with fresh content for 2025! These workshops can be taken as standalone ‘Bytes’ or you can register for the whole series.
 
        
      
      Governance Bytes 2025: From Vision to action: Real-World strategies for Boards
Make strategy work for you: learn how to craft powerful strategic questions to enable your Board to lead with purpose.
 
        
      
      Ōtautahi Governance Bites March 2025
What’s are the questions and concerns that other non profits have about their boards? Come along and find out!
 
        
      
      ChatGPT for Not For Profits Workshop - 2025
The 2-hour introductory workshop for saving hours at work with AI. Learn how to use AI to boost your organisation’s efficiency, communication, and engagement effortlessly
 
        
      
      Chairs' Forums 2025 - MARCH
March Chairs’ Forum: Strategic Oversight in Uncertain Times: Guiding boards through economic instability and sector-wide challenges.
 
        
      
      Governance Bytes 2025: Dealing with Board Dynamics: Managing Difficult Personalities
Heading off difficult behavior before it escalates is crucial for maintaining a positive and productive work environment on your board. Here are some strategies to address tricky Board dynamics
 
        
      
      Ōtautahi Governance Bites February 2025
What’s the secret to governance that really makes a difference to a non profit organisation? Come along and find out!
 
        
      
      Governance Bytes 2025: Board as Employers - Supporting, Developing & Appraising the Manager
Managing a manager requires support, guidance and accountability. Here’s how to ensure a smoother relationship between board and manager in your organisation
