Arts development and resources

Check what you need

Here is a quick checklist of what you need to do to make it easy for potential donors to give to your organisation.

Are you a registered charity?
No? Find out how to register
Are you an IRD-approved donee organisation?
No? For donations to be tax deductable, you must be an IRD-approved donee organisation. Find out how to become one
Do you have an information pack ready for potential donors?
No? Get some ideas about what to include
Do you have potential donors to talk to?
No? Get some ideas from here
Do you understand the changes to New Zealand tax rules on making donations?
No? Find out about them
Do you have your organisation’s bank account details and donation receipts ready to go?
No? Find out how to set up business structures
Do you have a plan to look after your donors?
No? Get some ideas from here