Governance and the Not for Profit Organisation

Not for profit organizations have particular and peculiar needs in governance. Not for profit organizations differ from commercial enterprises and their governance needs differ as well.

Commercial enterprises are profit driven, the not for profit sector is mission/vision driven. Whilst financial integrity and proper controls are important in all organizations, in the not for profit sector governance has as much to do with the proper pursuit of the organization’s vision as it has to ensuring financial controls. Therefore, governance principles, whilst still relevant, must be tailored to the particular needs of the not for profit organisation.

The Australian not for profit regulator, Australian Charities and Not for profits Commission (ACNC), emphasises that good governance is essential for all charities.   

Not for Profits Need Good Governance too  

Not for Profit Experience

Peter Wetzig has extensive experience as an officer of a number of not for profit organizations over many years, particularly in the religious and charitable areas.

Peter Wetzig knows the needs of the not for profit sector and has implemented corporate governance processes and systems in not for profit companies and incorporated associations. Draw on Peter Wetzig’s experience and expertise in this industry for your not for profit organization.  

Religious Organisations

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Peter Wetzig has a particular affinity with Christian religious organizations and is experienced in establishing structures, for both Companies limited by guarantee and incorporated associations.  

Peter Wetzig has been an officer of many Christian organizations ranging from those of current and future national significance, charitable companies with benevolent operations in the third world to local and community Christian organizations. Peter Wetzig serves as an independent governance adviser to the Australasian board of a Christian ministry with global offices and influence.

Services to the Not for Profit Sector

Peter Wetzig offers a range of services particularly relevant to not for profit and Christian organisations, including:

• Governance (including risk management) advice and consulting
• Working with the Not for Profit’s board and management in establishing internal controls, accounting systems, risk management systems, assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts and mentoring and training directors and other officers in governance fundamentals and managing potential conflicts of interest.
• Assisting in obtaining and conducting audits of not for profits
• Assisting the Not for Profit Boards and management to understand their compliance obligations under the requirements of the Australain Charities and not for profits Commission Act and regulations. 
• Mentoring and/or establishing the Company Secretarial position as the true Governance Professional within your Not for Profit organisation

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