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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
Exercising ‘moral muscles’ to prepare for values conflicts
Posted on 13 Aug 2025
In an increasingly diverse and polarised world, directors of not-for-profits need to take care to…
Graduate goes full throttle on governance goals
Posted on 13 Aug 2025
One of the fastest moving graduates of the Community Directors Diploma of Governance is Alana…
Be authentic, dare to challenge one another, and “show up”, leadership summit told
Posted on 12 Aug 2025
Prominent Australian and global leaders from the philanthropic sector gathered behind closed doors…
Philanthropy takes flight: the neurologist who swapped medical charts for flight plans
Posted on 12 Aug 2025
Associate Professor Andrew Kornberg, a senior neurologist at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) in…
Preview of new report says the ‘class ceiling’ needs to be dismantled
Posted on 12 Aug 2025
Although not widely recognised, the “class ceiling” is very real, according to new data released by…
ACOSS prepares to push government on First Nations support, tax reform, housing and more
Posted on 12 Aug 2025
Australian Council of Social Services leader Dr Cassandra Goldie has named First Nations justice as…
Race Discrimination Commissioner calls for government action against systematic racism
Posted on 07 Aug 2025
Australia’s race discrimination commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman has called on the federal…
Canberra charity roundtable looks to boost productivity, streamline reporting and boost innovation
Posted on 05 Aug 2025
A strong commitment to boosting productivity in the charity and not-for-profit sector, as well as…
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…