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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
Time to call it out - Australia is not an egalitarian society
Posted on 31 Oct 2023
Australia is an amazing country, but we have a lot of work to do if our claims to be an egalitarian…
People power key to piecing together the philanthropy puzzle
Posted on 30 Oct 2023
Personal connection to charitable causes, empathetic story telling and engaging with loved ones are…
Mission Australia’s journey to data maturity
Posted on 30 Oct 2023
Sophisticated inhouse data monitoring and evaluation is a must if purpose-led organisations are to…
Push to help struggling telco customers
Posted on 30 Oct 2023
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is reviewing protections that help keep…
Charity data breach telemarketer hangs up the phone
Posted on 30 Oct 2023
UPDATED: The charity telemarketer behind a massive data breach that affected more than 70 charities…
Art Against Ageism winners xxxxx
Posted on 30 Oct 2023
Take a tour of the winners of the Art Against Ageism public art competition, designed to break down…
Charity regulator issues advice on overseas aid amid a flood of crises
Posted on 26 Oct 2023
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has published new advice in relation…
Politicians and philanthropists converge on Canberra for giving summit
Posted on 24 Oct 2023
Charities Minister Andrew Leigh met with some of the nation’s top philanthropists in Canberra this…
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…