Strategic planning for treasurers
Strategic planning comes before budgeting. The treasurer should be involved in the overall business…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
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
Community-focused footballer kicking goals for student mental health
Posted on 24 Sep 2024
The Adelaide Crows won’t take part in this week’s AFL Grand Final, but they can take pride that one…
Older women on the frontline of housing affordability crisis
Posted on 24 Sep 2024
Women aged over 55 are one of the nation's fastest growing groups experiencing homelessness.
Building a firm foundation for aged care philanthropy
Posted on 24 Sep 2024
A new aged care foundation has been established to address what its founders claim is a significant…
Senate to probe impact of ATO tax changes on NFPs
Posted on 19 Sep 2024
The not-for-profit and community sector has welcomed the decision to conduct a Senate inquiry into…
Look in the mirror before you ban screen time for kids
Posted on 19 Sep 2024
Tackling the hypocrisy of adults should be a first step before lamenting the alleged shortfalls of…
Greens push to deregister charity behind arms expo
Posted on 18 Sep 2024
The Australian Greens have written to the national charity regulator demanding it deregister the…
Opposition pushes for Senate inquiry into NFP tax changes
Posted on 18 Sep 2024
Opposition Charities spokesperson Dean Smith will today attempt to kickstart a Senate inquiry into…
A legacy to be proud of – thanks, Bill Shorten
Posted on 17 Sep 2024
Love him or loathe him, departing NDIS minister Bill Shorten has been a solid supporter of the…
Checklists
Special Events Budgeting
You need to be absolutely meticulous in budgeting and accounting for a special event. You need to…
Members Only
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
If you've come looking for this policy we're sorry to say that it's in need of a service, and…
Investment Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within a responsible,…
Reimbursement Policy
Staff or volunteers may on occasion be required to pay expenses consequent on their employment out…