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
NFP tech experts urge orgs to scale up cybersafety
Posted on 15 Oct 2026
Good cybersecurity must be the foundation of not-for-profits’ efforts to adopt artificial…
How can your board balance digital inclusion with cyber security?
Posted on 15 Oct 2026
A few years ago, I sat on a small community board that was still held together by email threads and…
Enshittification is here – can not-for-profits escape its trap?
Posted on 15 Oct 2026
“Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door”, the old saw goes.…
Action needed to ensure AI doesn’t widen the digital exclusion gap
Posted on 15 Oct 2026
The nation's digital inclusion advocate is pushing for more equity in the rollout of AI in light of…
Emergency drills are needed to prep for cyberattacks in a world of AI
Posted on 15 Oct 2026
Not-for-profit leaders should be conducting regular “fire drills” that replicate AI-powered…
Boards can't outsource cyber risk
Posted on 15 Oct 2026
Boards that leave cybersecurity to the one director with IT expertise are leaving their…
Don’t say nothing: why privacy is so important
Posted on 15 Oct 2026
Community Directors has a warehouse-style office filled with artworks, and if I glance up towards…
Life and death role helps Stephanie focus on the important things
Posted on 15 Oct 2026
As the manager of a palliative care service, Stephanie Kirkman Meikle has learnt that the prospect…
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…
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…