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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
Podcast: Childcare for profit or not for profit, that is the question
Posted on 08 Jul 2025
The head of a leading child support charity has told the Community Advocate podcast the time has…
So long and thanks for all the fish
Posted on 08 Jul 2025
The charity and not-for profit sector is underfunded, undervalued and absolutely vital, writes…
Defence spending: the art of picking the moment to panic
Posted on 08 Jul 2025
The United States wants Australia to spend more on its armed forces. That’s the way nations talk…
Progressive thinkers plan push for tax changes
Posted on 07 Jul 2025
A community tax summit that brought together over 100 economists and sector leaders in Melbourne…
Tech elite embrace philanthropy on their terms
Posted on 02 Jul 2025
Australia’s wealthy tech titans are set to revolutionise the philanthropic landscape, according to…
Podcast: Art that works wonders
Posted on 01 Jul 2025
A unique art exhibition opening in Melbourne this week celebrates the link between creativity and…
People with Purpose: Offering help wear it's needed most
Posted on 01 Jul 2025
Disadvantaged Australians deserve dignity, empathy and respect along with warm winter clothes, says…
New telco rules designed to protect vulnerable customers
Posted on 01 Jul 2025
Recent developments in the telecommunications industry have underlined the critical importance of…
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…