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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
Landholders turn up the heat on high-steaks beef with conservation group
Posted on 01 Jul 2025
Rural land holders groups have slammed a campaign by the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF)…
Made to measure
Posted on 01 Jul 2025
If we want to provide more productive and effective services across the charity and not-for-profit…
Plan to turn five bucks into millions is becoming a reality
Posted on 01 Jul 2025
A new group of young philanthropists has awarded its first grants after pooling donations of just…
How to reform the NDIS and better support disabled people who don’t qualify for it
Posted on 30 Jun 2025
The challenges are many, but the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is worth saving, write…
Phone a friend: Keeping Cambodian girls safe
Posted on 30 Jun 2025
Not-for-profit innovation is keeping girls safe from online sexploitation and helping them realise…
Sector leads new push to bridge the digital divide
Posted on 30 Jun 2025
A coalition of organisations from across the not-for-profit sector, business and academia have…
Wages stagnating in NFP sector, survey finds
Posted on 26 Jun 2025
Most not-for-profit workers are falling behind on wages, according to the latest national sector…
Master your NFP’s financial story
Posted on 26 Jun 2025
It’s that time of year when organisations are really focused on their finances, and that means…
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…