Organisational Support Websites
Outside of SociaLink’s resources, here is a list of other recommended websites and online resources geared towards strengthening how your organisation operates, plans and works with your community.
CommunityNet Aotearoa
A long-running online hub of guides, templates, case studies and practical tools for community groups and not-for-profits. It helps with governance, planning, communication, funding, volunteer management and more.
NZ Navigator
An online self-assessment to help identify your organisation’s strengths and weaknesses.
NZ Navigator helps you reflect on areas such as governance, leadership, strategy, administration and community relationships. Once completed, you receive a tailored report highlighting strengths and suggested next steps, along with relevant resources.
Ideal for boards, managers and leadership teams wanting a structured way to assess and strengthen their organisation.
Digital Stuff We Love
A curated collection of digital tools and apps useful for community organisations.
It includes platforms for communication, collaboration, project management, design, fundraising, accounting and more. Many tools are free or discounted for not for profits. Each listing explains what the tool does and why it might be helpful.
A practical resource if you are looking to streamline systems or improve how your team works together.
Centre for Social Impact
www.centreforsocialimpact.org.nz
An Auckland-based organisation focused on helping funders, philanthropists, community organisations, and changemakers create stronger social impact -established by Foundation North, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest community foundations and philanthropic funders.
Core Skills Toolkit
In particular, their Core Skills Toolkit is a practical, easy-to-use toolkit of resources and insights to help new and small community groups or not-for-profit organisations thrive. It covers:
- Welcome
- Te Tiriti
- Working in a culturally responsive way
- Using AI responsibly in your organisation
- Wellbeing / Hauora
- Community engagement
- Strategic planning
- Evaluation and measuring impact
- Telling your story of change
- Communicating your work
Hub for Leaders
Their Hub for Leaders has support and resources for community leaders, including:
- Welcome
- Hear from community leaders
- Caring for your wellbeing
- Support for growing leadership
- Pou Tuarā – supporting sector leadership
- Reading and resources
The Wheelhouse
An online hub of resources designed to strengthen communities.
Their Vision: Empowered Community Organisations
“At The Wheelhouse our purpose is to develop strong sustainable community organisations through improved governance and leadership. We are also purposeful in our intent to collaborate with others for the benefit of the sector, which could be co-delivery, partnership, sharing information and signposting to services.”
Their website includes:
- Resources
- Help sheets & templates
- Links to research
Exult
Delivers training for the sector and provides:
- Books and resources
- Tonic Magazine – quarterly
- Online workshops
- Tonic Conference
- Paid in-house support for non-profits, clubs or charities
👉🏾 NOTE: Western BOP For-Purpose organisations can access SociaLink’s Organisational Support for free
Hāpai Public
Institute of Public Professionals Aotearoa New Zealand (was IPANZ)
Some free resources are available on their website or you can become a member for a fee.
“As the independent national body for public sector professionals, we serve our members by building a community of learning and practice about public service. We support those doing public service by connecting them with like-minded people and new ideas.”