NSCSS publishes around 25 Community Resources supporting the not for profit sector. These publications may be ordered by downloading the order form below. Details of each publication are listed below.
Please contact the office if you wish to place an order or request order form for 2011. Email: Monique or phone: 09 486 4820. See the latest catalogue
Looks at the basic principles of fundraising and how to develop a successful fundraising strategy. Covers grants, sponsorship, special events and donor development. It explores how the whole organisation can help support fundraising activities.
This will be available from late February 2011, andisfully updated to include the latest listing of funders.
The central theme of this guide is about putting effectiveness at the centre of service design - not just as an after-thought. Effectiveness in our community services context is largely about showing that you improved the lives of your clients. This guide puts a focus on being able to show funders that you are effective and therefore worth funding. It offers tools and thoughts about relationships with your funders, how to demonstrate that your service is effective, how to show that you deliver value for money and, how you can use this evidence as a marketing tool to build a stronger case for funding.
It is good governance practice to regularly review and assess a board or committee's performance. Includes useful templates and checklists to assist with your board evaluation process.
Topics and ideas for a sound volunteer programme.Includes planning, recruiting and rewarding volunteers, maintaining a healthy working environment, evaluation and more.
Five sections cover the Treasurer's Role, Financial Record Keeping, Budgets, Legal Responsibilities and an extensive glossary.
Looks at the basic principles of fundraising and how to develop a successful fundraising strategy. Covers grants, sponsorship, special events and donor development. It explores how the whole organisation can help support fundraising activities.
This will be available from late February 2011, and is fully updated to include the latest listing of funders.
This simple guide takes the mystery out of preparing a management plan and helps you set a vision for your organisation. Takes you step by step through a management plan.
A comprehensive guide explaining marketing and public relations plans with tips on using the media. Included are checklists to assess your organisation and guides on how to develop a robust plan with limited time resources without using expensive consultants. All it needs is your collective wisdom and time! The toolkit comprises a folder containing a printed resource book and a supporting CD with useful checklists and planning templates.
A guide for small to medium organisations to help monitor and evaluate a project or organisation that has already been set up, the advantages of an evaluation, how to do it, who to do it and how to report the outcomes. This simple guide will step you through the process.
Updated in accordance with the Employment Relations Act and is a guide to employment issues including employment agreements and problem solving.
For groups and workers who often have different, difficult or threatening clients either through substance abuse, intellectual or psychiatric disability or someone who is angry or unhappy. It assists committees to form policies for workers' safety.
The benefits of supervision are clearly explained as well as different types of supervision. A very good guide to explain to your employee what benefits are gained from supervision.
This guide helps take the fear out of performance appraisals and suggests ways you can successfully undertake performance appraisals which are user friendly, will assist with future planning and will identify opportunities for your organisation and your staff.
Covers legal requirements, expectations of employers and employees, providing adequate frameworks and policies, basics of conflict resolution and performance appraisals and much more. A must for Boards and Managers.
A practical step by step guide to recruiting staff. Outlines the process for budgeting, preparing job descriptions, advertising, interviewing skills, reference checks and dealing with employment agencies
Five sections cover the Treasurer's Role, Financial Record Keeping, Budgets, Legal Responsibilities and an extensive glossary.
Covers the roles and responsibilities of the Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer, plus meeting procedures and guides to formal and informal meetings.
Sets out duties, meeting procedures both formal and informal, running meetings and dealing with difficult situations. Also includes useful tips for teambuilding and group dynamics.
Covers preparing for meetings, taking and circulating minutes, writing reports, handling tabled reports, Privacy Act requirements and general secretarial duties. A must for any new Secretary.
It is considered good governance practice to regularly review and assess the board or committee's performance. Contains useful templates and checklists to assist with your Board check list and tools to help with your board evaluation process.
A comprehensive guide covering a board, trust or committee's purpose and responsibilities. Discusses the selection, orientation and evaluation of board, meeting procedures, mediation, and more. The Tool kit comprises a folder containing a printed book and a CD version with useful templates for agendas, minutes, AGM procedure, etc.
Outlines the difference between the two and the pitfalls to watch out for and the role of the Board once the governance model is adopted.
Ref 320, $20
Outlines why policies are necessary and their value to your organisation. Contains examples of policies covering topics such as financial management, meetings, conflict of interest, time in lieu, vehicles useage, internet responsibilities and sexual and racial harassment. Also included are procedures to deal with complaints, employment disputes, volunteers and employment processes.
The central theme of this guide is about putting effectiveness at the centre of service design - not just as an after-thought. Effectiveness in our community services context is largely about showing that you improved the lives of your clients. This guide puts a focus on being able to show funders that you are effective and therefore worth funding.It offers tools and thoughts about relationships with your funders, how to demonstrate that your service is effective, how to show that you deliver value for money and, how you can use this evidence as a marketing tool to build a stronger case for funding.
Looks at basic principles of fundraising and developing a fundraising strategy. Covers grants, sponsorship, special events and donor development. Explores organisational activities to support fundraising.
A step by step guide to preparing funding applications using a team approach. It includes: getting started, planning and costing your project, gathering the information, FAQ's, understanding funders' requirements.
This guide will assist you prepare your presentation in a professional manner which will enhance the image of your organization and lead to success.
Covers establishing a working group, planning and time lines, budgeting, publicity and more. This resource has been written by people working in the community and is a must for those planning a conference, meeting or event.
Topics and ideas for a sound volunteer programme. Includes planning, recruiting, retaining and rewarding volunteers, maintaining a healthy working environment, support and training links.