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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
How NFPs can use artificial intelligence to slash the cost of hiring experts
Posted on 21 Nov 2023
Chris Dodds, Icon Agency’s managing director of growth and innovation, offers tips on how to…
Copywriting expert says NFPs can employ robots in their typing pool
Posted on 21 Nov 2023
Professional copywriter and marketer Steven Lewis, of agency Taleist, has honed his craft over a…
Leadership means making judgement calls
Posted on 21 Nov 2023
Staff leaders and board leaders have many important responsibilities, but perhaps none is as…
Cold comfort for the dying as government care funding terminated
Posted on 21 Nov 2023
Victorian government budget cuts threaten to deny Victorians dying in hospital access to spiritual…
People with Purpose: Connecting through karma
Posted on 16 Nov 2023
A desire to harness the power of human connection to make a positive difference in the world…
Australia’s social cohesion under pressure: report
Posted on 16 Nov 2023
The cost-of-living crisis, a lack of housing affordability and polarising national debates such as…
Money talks: How the gambling industry imposes untold misery on our nation
Posted on 15 Nov 2023
It’s time for the not-for-profit sector to step up and champion the need for gambling reform,…
Is the starvation cycle here to stay?
Posted on 15 Nov 2023
Cutting back on organisational infrastructure and capacity to ensure there is enough funding for…
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…