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Reviewing your bank
Whether you're choosing a banking partner for your organisation, or have been with your current…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Risk management for treasurers
A risk is any event or action that harms your organisation's reputation or your ability to achieve…
Special Events Budgeting
You need to be absolutely meticulous in budgeting and accounting for a special event. You need to…
Strategic planning for treasurers
Strategic planning comes before budgeting. The treasurer should be involved in the overall business…
The role of the Treasurer
What makes people become treasurers of community organisations? Some gravitate to the role because…
Top treasurers’ tips for turbulent times
Australia’s best community treasurers come from a range of not-for-profits and every corner of the…
Understanding travel expenses
While volunteer board members may not expect to be rewarded for their services, the absence of any…
Articles
AI should back your best people, not replace them: data expert
Posted on 21 Oct 2025
Funders and the not-for-profits (NFPs) they work with should treat artificial intelligence (AI) as…
Nothing else matters but giving blood during Metallica’s Australian tour
Posted on 21 Oct 2025
Playing air guitar while you’re donating blood is generally not recommended, but it could happen in…
The algorithm has escaped! It’s in the greenhouse!
Posted on 21 Oct 2025
A leading Australian food security not-for-profit and the CSIRO have partnered to plant AI in the…
The middle-aged white guy who built a pipeline for diverse women leaders
Posted on 15 Oct 2025
As a middle-aged white guy, Dennis Banfield sure has his work cut out for him convincing people…
Clarity the key to winning grants
Posted on 15 Oct 2025
Not-for-profits (NFPs) seeking to stand out in a competitive funding environment must be clear…
What’s the board’s role in seeking grants?
Posted on 15 Oct 2025
Writing grant applications is usually seen as an operational job, but that doesn’t mean the board…
Leaders must stay sharp to solve the funding puzzle
Posted on 15 Oct 2025
The Institute of Community Directors Australia team sits physically and figuratively between two…
NFP marketing has a chance to live large, thanks to MediaCast’s Pro Bono for Purpose
Posted on 15 Oct 2025
If you’re a small not-for-profit organisation looking to tell the world about an event or a…
Checklists
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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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Preparing for bequests
Use this checklist to help determine if your organisation is ready to establish a wills/bequests…
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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…