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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
Push for more diversity on company boards
Posted on 14 May 2024
Companies are being urged to disclose the cultural, ethnic and racial make-up of their boards to…
People with Purpose: From street kid to community centre hero
Posted on 14 May 2024
As someone who has overcome drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness, family tragedy and a…
Food charities merge in bid to tackle growing hunger crisis
Posted on 14 May 2024
Two of Australia’s biggest food relief agencies have announced they will combine their efforts…
NFPs must plan for the future – today
Posted on 14 May 2024
Not-for-profits and charities should plan for multiple versions of what Australia might look like…
Truth in political advertising laws only the first step to eliminating the spread of misinformation
Posted on 14 May 2024
It’s time science and facts replaced profits and power if we are to truly tackle pressing issues…
How to win political friends and influence powerful people
Posted on 09 May 2024
Not-for-profits wanting to win the political and influence game can boost their negotiating power…
The Golden Rules of Campaigning: A grumpy but helpful guide
Posted on 09 May 2024
I recently wrote about the impotent campaigning of the Yes campaign. The current debate and…
Five ways to improve your government engagement
Posted on 09 May 2024
Many in the philanthropic and charity sectors have tremendous policy reform ideas that would help…
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…