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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
The endless drive of Professor Stephen Li: “Please let me do a bit more”
Posted on 30 Sep 2025
Professor Stephen Li, the chair of CASS, was named Volunteer of the Year at the recent Third Sector…
A rising number of charities are unable to provide essential items for people in need
Posted on 30 Sep 2025
It’s getting worse, not better. Good360, a national charity devoted to connecting unused and unsold…
Take the survey: how do we increase collective giving in Australia?
Posted on 30 Sep 2025
Globally, collective giving is increasing in popularity as a fundraising method. Now, Philanthropy…
Social sector leaders call for urgent focus on sector’s wellbeing
Posted on 30 Sep 2025
Some of the Australian charity sector’s most influential leaders have called for urgent action to…
Book excerpt: Mean Streak: A moral vacuum and a multi-billion-dollar government shake down
Posted on 29 Sep 2025
The infamous “robodebt” scandal was one of the most devastating and disturbing examples ever of…
Don’t wait for government, get on with change: Minderoo sector innovation chief
Posted on 24 Sep 2025
Minderoo Foundation’s head of sector development and innovation, Ryan Ginard, has urged peers in…
Holding the line against corporate power: charities at the barricades
Posted on 24 Sep 2025
If a business ran the government, a corporatocracy would likely emerge, prioritising profit over…
New image library showcases the life experiences of culturally diverse Australians with disability
Posted on 24 Sep 2025
A new, free photo library featuring Australians from diverse cultural backgrounds living with…
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…