Upcoming Events and trainings
Ōtautahi / Christchurch 2026 Governance Bites
What’s the secret to governance that really makes a difference to a non profit organisation? Come along to our sessions running from February to November in 2026 and find out!
Climate Justice is Social Justice: FREE Workshop
This FREE 90 minute workshop explores why climate justice and social justice are the same thing, and what climate-ready leadership looks for not-for-profit organisations in Aotearoa.
Governance Bytes July 1 2026 - Strengthening Board Performance: Tools for Growth and Accountability
Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your board’s impact, with tailor made tools for accountability and growth.
Governance Bytes Aug 5 2026 - Diversity Matters: Building Boards that Make the Most of all we HAVE TO OFFER
Learn how board can become effective allies to marginalised groups, join us to create a culture of inclusion that drives real change
Governance Bytes Sept 2 2026 - Navigating Board Dynamics: Building Stronger Relationships and Decisions
Healthy Board dynamics are the key to making better decisions. Evaluate your board culture with tools that empower collaboration and respect in our September 2026 workshop
Leading & Managing Community Organisations: Sept 4 - Oct 20, 2026
Back by popular demand! 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 & Managing Community Organisations’ - starting Friday Sept 4, 2026
Conflict in Not-for-Profit Organisations
Conflict is a normal part of working with people - but knowing how to handle it well makes a real difference to your team and your organisation.
Facilitation Essentials for Community and Not-for-Profit Leaders Sept 2026
Returning in September 2026: Turning Talk into Action: Join our 1-day workshop to equip you with the tools, techniques, and confidence to run effective group sessions, foster collaboration & meaningful discussion
Governance Bytes Oct 7, 20206: Foundation of a Successful Partnership: The Board and Manager Relationship
A strong board-manager partnership is at the heart of effective governance. Strengthen the partnership that drives your organisation forward in 2026
Governance Bytes Nov 4, 2026: From Vision to Action: Real-World Strategies for Boards
Make Strategy work for you: are you ready to steer your organisation confidently through change, and to create change in your community?
FIT TO LEAD - A non-profit In-person Governance Workout
Marlborough Multicultural Centre is excited to bring a unique governance training opportunity to Marlborough, in conjunction with LEAD.
FIT TO LEAD: practical Governance training for community organisations, boards, trustees, and aspiring leaders. A rare opportunity to access sector-leading governance training in Marlborough!
Governance Bytes June 3, 2026: Toeing The Line: Knowing your Legal Obligations
Stay on the right side of your legal and compliance obligations, while supporting your organisation to operate with integrity
Chairs' Networking and Development Forum - Franklin
Free Training and support for Franklin Community Groups.
2026 Facilitation Essentials for Community and Not-for-Profit Leaders
Returning in May 2026: Turning Talk into Action: Join our 1-day workshop to equip you with the tools, techniques, and confidence to run effective group sessions, foster collaboration & meaningful discussion
Governance Bytes May 6, 2026: The Governance Toolkit: Foundations for Effective Governance
Is your Board set up for success? Equip your team with the tools to thrive
Governance Bytes April 1, 2026: Governance for a Changing World: Climate and Sustainability Leadership
Climate change and sustainability are reshaping communities as well as the not-for-profit landscape. This Workshop connects the dots between climate action and thriving communities.
Transform Your Board: GOVERNANCE BYTES 2026 WORKSHOP SERIES
Join our online Governance Bytes workshops from April - Nov 2026 and transform your Board. These monthly workshops can be taken as standalone ‘Bytes’ or you can register for the whole series.
Tekapo Community Governance Work-Out
Make a difference in your community - join us for a hands-on community governance session in Tekapo, Timaru & Waimate in March 2026
Waimate Community Governance Work-Outs
Make a difference in your community - join us for a hands-on community governance session in Waimate, Tekapo & Timaru in March 2026
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
TImaru Community Governance Work-Out
Make a difference in your community - join us for a hands-on community governance work-out session in Timaru, Waimate & Tekapo in March 2026
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
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 - Auckland
“Our power to create powerful results lies in our power to create favourable conditions towards our dreams’ Hildy Gottlieb
Ōtautahi Governance Bites NOV 2025
What can a Chair do to energise and enthuse non profit Board members? Come along and find out!
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.
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.
Chairs' Forums 2025 - November
Lead your Board with Confidence and Clarity: Join our Not-for-Profit Board Forum
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
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.
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.
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!