Case Studies

Running a not-for-profit organisation can be challenging and often involves operating to a tight budget. Some exceptional ideas and advice can be acquired from hearing someone else’s story first hand, warts and all. Examining the ways organisations have turned their businesses around, the strategies they have used, and the organisational structures they have implemented, can provide a wealth of information to assist your own operations.

We are very fortunate to be able to provide such first hand accounts as case studies to support you as you aim to be the best businesses you can be.

• Associations Turnaround

  • From struggle to success story, Beverley Main HRINZ

    In the not-for-profit sector, it is common to see failing associations just close up and restart a few years later. HRINZ is what can easily be called a turnaround success story. What state was the association in when you first came on board in 1998?

    In 1998, the Institute of Personnel Management of New Zealand (IPMNZ), as it was formerly known, was on the verge of closing and disappearing forever. Yet, it was not until the auditors had come in did the Board and management team truly realise the severity of the situation. The organisation had been living off the following year’s subscription income and living beyond its means for some years; all the previous surpluses were exhausted.... more

  • Joan Fitzpatrick - Transforming ANZIIF, a professional membership association

    National Salary Survey The Associations National Salary Survey was first conducted in 2008, it was a joint-venture between Associations Forum and Wentworth Advantage, and aimed to provide members of Associations Forum with relevant salary data for senior management and an accurate perspective on the current remuneration trends within the Associations market. The data gathered was also used to compare and analyse current remuneration trends within different sized associations.... more