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Starts Monday 4th March, 10:00am
Capacity building
Learn how to THRIVE: A series of inspiring talks...
Gain valuable tools and strategies to help you THRIVE...
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Starts Thursday 14th March, 8:45am
Capacity building
Accentuated Leadership Programme for Women from Ethnically Diverse Backgrounds
Apply now for Rātā Foundation funded places on the Accentuated Leadership Programme for Women from Ethnically Diverse Backgrounds
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Starts Wednesday 20th March 2024, morning (two hours - exact time TBC).
Training
Community Law Canterbury - Introduction to the new incorporated societies law
This workshop is one of a series that Community Law Canterbury is running about the new law. This workshop is for people and Committees who are just getting started and would like to learn more about the new incorporated societies law.
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TBC
Networking
Expressions of Interest: Waitaha Community Led Development CONNECT
Are you interested in joining the Waitaha Community Led Development (CLD) Network for their CONNECT sessions?
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Starts Saturday 27th April 2024, morning (two hours - exact time TBC).
Training
Community Law Canterbury - New Incorporated Societies Act: Introduction to the constitution builder tool
This workshop is one of a series that Community Law Canterbury is running about the new law. These workshops are for people who want to know a bit more about the Incorporated Societies Act and, in particular, the constitution builder tool – the free online tool the Registrar has created that groups can use to write a new constitution.
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Mon 29th of Apr 2024,
12:00 - 1:00 AM
Governance
Table Talks: Strategy for not-for-profit boards
Table Talks is designed for not-for-profits to explore, problem solve and connect in a supportive environment. This Table Talk will be led by Carolyn Smith of Woven Collaboration.
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15 May 2024 5.00 pm
Governance
Governance Bites: Board & Management - Getting the Balance Right
While staying on the right side of the law is not the end of your work as a non-profit board member, it is a good place to start
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First workshop Wednesday 22nd May 2024, 9:30am in Central Christchurch
Capacity building
Kick-starting your organisation’s climate action journey
Rātā Foundation often hears from organisations we fund, that they want to do their bit for climate change, but it's not easy to know where to start.
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Friday 24th May 12:00pm-1:00pm
Capacity building
Parry Field Lawyers - The Incorporated Societies Act 2022
In this special (and free) online session we will be discussing everything you need to know about the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 ahead of the re-registration period opening.
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TBC - Register by Friday 19th April
Capacity building
Community Connect: Capacity-Building Workshops by Business Assist
Business Assist (The Nelson Tasman Business Trust) is running capability-building workshops for community organisations in Nelson and Tasman.
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Tue 4th of Jun 2024,
12:00 - 1:00 AM
Governance
Table Talk: Chairing a successful AGM
Table Talks is designed for not-for-profits to explore, problem solve and connect in a supportive environment.
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19 June 2024 5.00 pm
Governance
Governance Bites: Confident Oversight of Finances
What exactly is the board’s role in oversight of the finances? What are Treasurers actually responsible for? How can you properly fulfil your obligations without micro-managing?
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Friday 21st June 12:00pm-1:00pm
Capacity building
Parry Field Lawyers - The Incorporated Societies Act 2022
In this special (and free) online session we will be discussing everything you need to know about the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 ahead of the re-registration period opening.
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17 July 2024 5.00 pm
Governance
Governance Bites: The Board's Roles as a Great Employer
What can the board delegate, and what does it need to stay on top of? How do we balance our role in arms-length, independent supervision, and the need for engaged, collaborative support?
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21 August 2024 5.00 pm
Governance
Governance Bites: The Secret of Effective Meetings
As they say, it’s easy to “take minutes and waste hours”. Typical agendas actually make good meetings more difficult, and who knows the difference between individual decision-making vs the group decision-making needed on boards?
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18 September 2024 5.00 pm
Governance
Governance Bites: Getting the Right People on Board and the Wrong People Overboard
*All you need to know about recruiting non-profit and community board members. What makes a good board member, where do you find them, and how do you get them interested in your organisation?
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16 October 2024 5.00 pm
Governance
Governance Bites: Not for Profits Getting Real about Strategy
Everyone wants to be strategic these days. It is used to refer to deceit and trickery in reality TV shows. As an adjective it makes any object or activity sound very important. But does it actually have any practical meaning left?
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20 November 2024 5.00 pm
Governance
Governance Bites: Keeping Board Members Engaged and the Role of the Chair
Chairs have one of the most demanding jobs in a non-profit. What is realistic and what are the essentials? Can we look again at sharing roles around the board table?
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