Organisational Support Websites
A list of 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
