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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
Spotlight on sector: Home is where Deb’s heart is
Posted on 11 Aug 2023
Unison Housing community engagement place manager Deb Wilson studied economics at university but…
In a floods crisis, social media and volunteer power come to the rescue
Posted on 10 Aug 2023
The floods which devastated the NSW Northern Rivers region in 2021–22 were among a raft of extreme…
AI may be AOK: ACNC
Posted on 10 Aug 2023
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is investigating the use of…
We need a stronger public service. Here's why
Posted on 08 Aug 2023
A better Public Service is vital to improving the effectiveness of charities and NFPs, says David…
Taxing times for charities as philanthropy inquiry gets up steam
Posted on 08 Aug 2023
Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status for charities has emerged as a hot topic in the ongoing…
To improve charitable work, share the lessons – and allow the right to fail
Posted on 07 Aug 2023
Our Community's Denis Moriarty suggests in this comment on the Productivity Commission review into…
Housing crisis hits home
Posted on 07 Aug 2023
It's time for a co-ordinated national plan to solve Australia's housing crisis, writes Emma…
Decades on from landmark report, not much has changed for vulnerable kids says homelessness hero
Posted on 07 Aug 2023
When it comes to standing up for the rights of homeless children, the fire still burns bright in…
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…