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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
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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
Free AI consulting for NFPs
Posted on 12 Jun 2025
Not-for-profits and charities can now access free one-on-one tech advice to help them identify how…
Cash strapped Aussies running out of food
Posted on 12 Jun 2025
One in four Australians say they frequently ran out of food before they could afford to buy more…
Canberra calls for feedback on proposed changes to charitable giving funds
Posted on 11 Jun 2025
The federal government has opened consultation on proposed reforms to public and private ancillary…
People with Purpose: A bit of gratitude goes a long way
Posted on 10 Jun 2025
Australia’s army of first responder’s routinely put their lives on the line to protect the…
Older Australians reluctant to report abuse: study
Posted on 10 Jun 2025
As many as one in five older people are unwilling to seek help if they are mistreated by a family…
Trust key to renewables transition
Posted on 10 Jun 2025
Almost four in 10 Australians believe limiting their own carbon footprint is “very or extremely…
Cyber training boost for sector
Posted on 10 Jun 2025
A new cyber resilience program designed to train Australian not-for-profit sector workers to better…
Call for corporate Australia to lift its game on social impact reporting
Posted on 10 Jun 2025
While an overwhelming 97 per cent of Australia’s top 100 companies report on their social impact,…
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
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…