Financial Obligations for Not-for-Profit Organisations in Australia
Not-for-profit (NFP) organisations in Australia are subject to financial obligations that vary by…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Nailing the treasurer's report
Whether you're a veteran or have just recently been appointed treasurer of your not-for-profit…
Special Events Budgeting
You need to be absolutely meticulous in budgeting and accounting for a special event. You need to…
Top treasurers’ tips for turbulent times
Australia’s best community treasurers come from a range of not-for-profits and every corner of the…
Articles
Where compassion meets code: NFP tech award winners revealed
Posted on 07 May 2026
A bold use of new technology to transform a contact centre phone line into a genuinely national…
21 reasons to sink AUKUS before it sinks us
Posted on 06 May 2026
$386 billion is quite a chunk of change. That's how much is earmarked for the AUKUS defence deal…
Just launched: ‘NFP Digital Futures’ to build sector-wide technical innovation and delivery
Posted on 06 May 2026
A landmark multimillion-dollar sector-led national initiative to build the digital capabilities of…
Governance lessons for everybody in recommendations of Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
Posted on 06 May 2026
Institute of Community Directors Australia executive director Adele Stowe-Lindner has applauded the…
If funders are in the dark and living the life of mushrooms, they can’t help grant recipients to avoid failure: webinar
Posted on 06 May 2026
Communication is everything. That was the key takeout from a webinar held late last week that…
Australian charities are vigilant, but the fight against terrorist exploitation can never stop, says ACNC
Posted on 06 May 2026
Small Australian charities with international reach have rated well in a just-released Australian…
From newsroom to new abuse reporting method: Alison Mau’s next story
Posted on 06 May 2026
New Zealand media identity Alison Mau has been a leading voice in the country’s Me Too movement,…
When respect becomes optional, we all lose
Posted on 29 Apr 2026
The creeping division, hostility and racism in our society were on horrible show last weekend when…
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…