LEAD’s Sandy Thompson explores the way capacity building has changed over time - that is, the way organisation’s can enhance their own actions and processes to amplify their impact even more.

If your organisation is one of the 24,000 in New Zealand which operate as an Incorporated Society you need to know about a major law change which could have implications. It's coming... ready or not!

LEAD’s Sandy Thompson sets a challenge for all not for profit organisations to put the future of the planet as part of your strategic mission. Our environment and conservation allies in the field can’t do it alone.

Discover the five biggest mistakes we see new boad chairs make, from being overwhelmed, to falling into a far too authoritarian style of leadership, or conversley too laissez-faire, being excessively formal with meeting procedures, and failing to help the board focus on its own effectiveness. This article outlines how to avoid these common traps.

If you want to best serve your community you need to upskill and bring your cultural competency A-game. The ability to work confidently across different cultures takes a particular set of skills, but the rewards are worth it.

To start genuinely with a blank piece of paper is a significant contribution to engagement in partnership with mana whenua. It is about starting from the beginning and working out why, what, and how, together. Hilary Star Foged looks at why this approach can be so challenging for pākeha, and why it’s worth it to persevere nonetheless for everyone’s benefit.

What’s the best way to recognise the contribution of the unpaid leaders who serve on our not for profit and community organisation boards?

What tools have you got in your kete to lead through the pandemic?

An explanation of what a Board Charter Kawenata is, why you should have one, and what to include.

After facilitating many online meetings over recent months, the LEAD team has learnt a few tricks to avoid ‘death-via-Zoom’ and keep your audience just as engaged as they would be kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face).

LEAD's Sandy Thompson explains why her latest favourite read, Organizational Physics by Lex Sisney is a must read for any one currently thinking about or undertaking an organisational restructure.

Three common pitfalls that may be derailing the impact your Board is having and how to get them right.

Recommendations of the latest books, blogs and podcasts the LEAD team has been enjoying.

The government is currently considering changes to the Incorporate Societies Bill, which LEAD Director Garth Nowland-Foreman says could disproportionately hit the smallest nonprofits. In this article he outlines the pros and cons of the bill currently being considered, including suggestions to include in your own submission. But time is of the essence with submissions due by 28 May 2021.

The Centre for Social Impact has launched a series of videos as part of a Chairing The Board Tookit aimed at giving new and aspiring Board Chairs the skills and knowledge to fulfill their role to the best of their capabilities.

We are excited to share the videos with our LEAD community of learners.