Auditors and assets
In most Australian states, incorporated associations are required to have their accounts audited…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Budgeting for treasurers
Budgeting is simply the process of planning your organisation's finances for a specified period,…
Financial management and your community group
In a not-for-profit organisation the board or committee of management is ultimately responsible for…
Financial Obligations for Not-for-Profit Organisations in Australia
Not-for-profit (NFP) organisations in Australia are subject to financial obligations that vary by…
Glossary of financial terms
The glossary of financial terms has been developed to give quick access to definitions of some of…
Keeping the books
The terms 'bookkeeping' and 'accounting' are often used interchangeably, but they have different…
Nailing the treasurer's report
Whether you're a veteran or have just recently been appointed treasurer of your not-for-profit…
Record-keeping for treasurers
A computer system is not a substitute for paper records. Make sure you keep a hard copy audit trail…
Articles
Why women’s collective giving is a great growth opportunity in fundraising
Posted on 11 Mar 2026
Australia is entering the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in its history. Over the next…
Women already drive philanthropy in Australia – now She Gives wants them recognised
Posted on 11 Mar 2026
The founder and driving force behind the women’s philanthropic project She Gives, Melissa Smith,…
Footy tip for asylum seekers: get on the back page
Posted on 11 Mar 2026
Australia has offered asylum to members of the Iranian football team. That’s fine, but it does draw…
Will there be gambling ads at the footy this week? Bet your house on it
Posted on 11 Mar 2026
Footy is back, from rugby league in Las Vegas to Aussie Rules at the MCG, and you know what that…
The Joan Kirner Emerging Leaders program is ready for a new intake. Who is up for the challenge?
Posted on 11 Mar 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 Joan Kirner Emerging Leaders Program, a fully funded…
From volunteer to board chair: what it takes to lead a Sydney community legal centre
Posted on 10 Mar 2026
Despite having a high-powered day job as a partner with Gilbert + Tobin, lawyer Catherine Kelso…
Settlement isn’t a niche issue – it’s nation building
Posted on 10 Mar 2026
Australia’s future is being shaped right now in our migration and settlement systems. But too…
Let’s talk about budgets, capital, and access to finance
Posted on 04 Mar 2026
In all charities and NFPs – big and small – annual budgeting brings with it a degree of…
Checklists
Members Only
Making sure your annual report is complete
Once you have completed your annual report, use the following checklist to make sure you haven't…
Members Only
Preparing for bequests
Use this checklist to help determine if your organisation is ready to establish a wills/bequests…
Members Only
Treasurer's checklist: Can your group be trusted with money?
If you're asking for grants, you have to be able to guarantee you can handle the money. The…
Policies
Budget Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for overseeing the budget of the organisation and for ensuring that the…
Delegations Policy
This policy sets out the circumstances under which the Board may delegate its responsibilities.…
Financial Controls Policy
Finances and financial transactions, including credit cards, cheques, and petty cash, if properly…
Fraud Risk Management Policy
Just like commercial organisations, not-for-profit organisations may be subject to fraudulent…
Investment Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within a responsible,…
Procurement policy
Purchasing decisions can have a big impact on an organisation’s finances, reputation, and…
Reimbursement Policy
Staff or volunteers may on occasion be required to pay expenses consequent on their employment out…