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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
NFP peak says it’s time for leaders to take charge
Posted on 07 Feb 2024
Australia’s not-for-profit peak body, the Community Council for Australia (CCA), says the sector…
NFPs on watch for anti-social behaviour
Posted on 07 Feb 2024
Plugged-in not-for-profits are well aware of the benefits and the downsides of our connected…
Help sheet: Five principles for thinking about the future
Posted on 07 Feb 2024
Not-for-profits wanting to face the future with confidence need to do so strategically. Here are…
Good financial and HR health will keep NFPs afloat: experts
Posted on 07 Feb 2024
Not-for-profits are used to navigating tight budgets, but the added pressure of rising inflation…
NFPs need to work together to survive 2024 and beyond
Posted on 07 Feb 2024
Leading Australian not-for-profit thinkers say collaboration, mergers, new technology such as…
NFPs feel the squeeze on funds, staff, insurance
Posted on 07 Feb 2024
Australia’s leading not-for-profit thinkers agree that organisations will continue to face funding,…
It’s time for community leaders to rock the boat
Posted on 07 Feb 2024
From helping alleviate the fallout from the cost-of-living crisis to defending donor details from…
Seven keys to great collaborations for community leaders
Posted on 07 Feb 2024
Collaboration is the key to success for a resource starved not-for-profit sector, says Nina…
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…