Non-government
organisations

Amplifying the impact of NGOs

For over two decades, Allen + Clarke have worked alongside NGOs that make a difference to our communities. We understand the reality of stretching a budget with ring-fenced funding and strict reporting obligations. We bring stakeholder management expertise to the table, working alongside paid staff and volunteers to develop your long-term capability so you can keep doing the work that really matters. 


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4.4 / 5

NGO client satisfaction rating

384

projects for NGOs

119

repeat customers
The work represented real value for money and provided learnings for the team that we have used again.

Chief Executive

Problem Gambling Foundation

Allen + Clarke took the time to understand our unique needs, and that of our members, taking a personalised approach to the project, rather than just filing us into a template or mould.

National Manager

Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand

Capabilities

 

Governance Reviews

Assessing your organisational maturity and offering recommendations to help you take the next steps. 

Operational Policy Support

Developing operational procedures like health and safety guidelines, privacy policy or technology strategy to enable your organisation to be more effective and meet regulatory requirements. 

Service Design

Evaluating current or proposed services to better meet user needs.

Evaluation and Review

Supporting you to demonstrate the return on investment from your services. 

Stakeholder Engagement

Getting input from staff and service users and conducting analysis to understand your key audience. 

Helping you to engage with government

Creating position papers and submission responses, using thematic analysis to advocate for important issues which affect your organisation. 

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People

The People Who make it happen

Jacqui Haggland
Senior Consultant
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Alice Palmer
Consultant
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Jaqui Taituha Ngawaka
Governance + Te Ao Māori Advisory Lead (NZ)
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Nathan Liu
Consultant
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Philippa Tinetti
Consultant
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Rob Smith
Regulatory Implementation Lead (NZ)
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Sean Stack
Senior Consultant
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Stephanie James
Senior Consultant
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Stuart Beresford
Senior Consultant
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Anna Gribble
Clinical Guidance Lead
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Building authentic relationships with tangata whenua

We work with NGOs to understand how they can improve their impact for Māori communities and whānau. We can help you to build authentic relationships with communities and organisations, develop culturally responsive services and ensure your work creates meaningful outcomes. Through kanohi ki te kanohi engagement and mahi tahi, we support you to create positive, sustainable change in your community. 

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Allen + Clarke's approach to NGO support different?

Our approach combines practical solutions with capability building. Rather than creating dependency relationships, we work alongside your team to develop lasting skills. We're known for our authentic partnership approach—working with you, not just for you—and our ability to bridge the gap between government and community sectors.

How do you price your NGO support services?

We offer flexible pricing structures based on your organisation's size and financial capacity. This might include reduced daily rates for small NGOs, package pricing for defined projects, or staggered payment schedules aligned with your funding cycle. We'll be transparent about costs from the outset and can tailor our approach to match your budget reality. 

How do you ensure solutions are sustainable for small organisations with limited resources?

We design solutions with implementation and reality in mind, focusing on practical steps that match your capacity. This might include developing staged implementation plans, creating templates and frameworks that reduce ongoing workload, or identifying low-resource ways to maintain improvements after our engagement ends.

Can you work with our Board directly on governance issues?

Yes, we regularly work directly with NGO Boards on governance matters. This might include facilitating Board workshops, conducting governance reviews, supporting strategic planning processes, or developing Board capability. We understand the unique dynamics of volunteer Boards and can tailor our approach to suit your Board's composition and needs.

What if our organisation isn't clear on exactly what help we need?

This is common for the NGOs that we work with. When we work with you, we start with a conversation and investigation to understand the issues and identify how our support can create the greatest impact.

Can you help us evaluate the impact of our programmes and services?

Yes, we can provide tailored evaluations for NGO services. This can include developing practical monitoring frameworks, conducting evaluations, designing impact measurement approaches, and helping you to demonstrate outcomes to funders.

How do you ensure your advice is practical for volunteer-run organisations?

We understand the realities of working with volunteers and can design our recommendations accordingly. This means developing user-friendly resources and considering how volunteer capacity and turnover will impact on the solution. We know that your volunteers are your greatest asset, and we can adjust our normal processes to work flexibly with them.