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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
New report warns authorities not equipped to deal with coordinated online hate
Posted on 12 Aug 2026
A report being released in Canberra this morning calls for urgent changes in the way online hate…
Community organisations invited to apply for $200 million in funding to increase participation by people with disability
Posted on 12 Aug 2026
The federal Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is calling for submissions on how to help…
International aid NGOs persevere despite shrinking donations and workforce
Posted on 12 Aug 2026
A major report on the state of donations in the international aid sector has found that fewer…
What’s different about the Global Impact Summit
Posted on 05 Aug 2026
As the Global Impact Summit kicks off in Sydney today, Equitable Philanthropy’s Catherine Brooks…
The three things holding our sector back
Posted on 05 Aug 2026
The charity and not-for-profit sector is vital to our economy and the wellbeing of communities…
Fundraising chief urges charities to turn trust into better funding
Posted on 05 Aug 2026
Australia may be living through an erosion of trust in institutions and a breakdown in social…
The power of community meets the power of the internet in auDA community grants
Posted on 05 Aug 2026
If you have a plan to use the internet to make the world a better place, Australia’s .au domain…
Census promises vital data for the NFP sector
Posted on 05 Aug 2026
One of the richest sources of vital data for Australia’s NFP sector will be tapped next Tuesday,…
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…
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…