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…
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…
Record-keeping for treasurers
A computer system is not a substitute for paper records. Make sure you keep a hard copy audit trail…
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Reviewing your bank
Whether you're choosing a banking partner for your organisation, or have been with your current…
Risk management for treasurers
A risk is any event or action that harms your organisation's reputation or your ability to achieve…
Articles
Segmentation key to donations boost: experts
Posted on 12 Sep 2024
Fundraising experts say that better understanding donors’ attitudes to the community sector will go…
Leading for tomorrow demands new ways of thinking
Posted on 12 Sep 2024
NFPs would be wise to consider innovative ways to diversify their income and the benefits of doing…
Donations to smaller groups are on the up
Posted on 12 Sep 2024
Small to medium not-for-profits have enjoyed a 5% donations spike compared to this time last year,…
Innovative investment is paying off for youth charities
Posted on 12 Sep 2024
A unique Australian investment vehicle is on track to give more than $100 million to Australian…
People with Purpose: Education advocate is always learning
Posted on 12 Sep 2024
A year into her job connecting learning institutions and employers to help young people, Central…
How not-for-profits can shape future philanthropy
Posted on 12 Sep 2024
Philanthropic expert Genevieve Timmons has updated her book Savvy Giving for a new decade. In this…
Profit’s not a dirty word for not-for-profits
Posted on 11 Sep 2024
A leading not-for-profit (NFP) finance expert has urged NFPs and charities to rethink their views…
People with Purpose: Stories from the street
Posted on 11 Sep 2024
More than 13 years after she began selling copies of the Big Issue, Perth-based Kellie isn't ready…
Checklists
Five financial questions for not-for-profits
Knowing how to assess an organisation's finances is something that many people without accounting…
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Making sure your annual report is complete
Once you have completed your annual report, use the following checklist to make sure you haven't…
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Nailing the treasurer's report
Whether you're a veteran or have just recently been appointed treasurer of your not-for-profit…
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Preparing for bequests
Use this checklist to help determine if your organisation is ready to establish a wills/bequests…
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
If you've come looking for this policy we're sorry to say that it's in need of a service, and…
Investment Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within a responsible,…
Reimbursement Policy
Staff or volunteers may on occasion be required to pay expenses consequent on their employment out…