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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
‘No one does onboarding well’: Why directors arrive unprepared for the boardroom
Posted on 15 Apr 2026
Many new directors walk into their first board meeting unprepared – not because they lack…
Innovation can improve results and job satisfaction in the NFP sector
Posted on 15 Apr 2026
The average Australian not-for-profit sector employee is less satisfied about the rewards and…
Great performance means unlocking potential in your organisation, not just filling seats
Posted on 15 Apr 2026
Not-for-profits that seek to solve performance problems by hiring new staff might be missing the…
Red Cross shifts to skills-based board as demand grows for aid
Posted on 15 Apr 2026
The Australian Red Cross has overhauled its governance, replacing a large member-based board with a…
‘The Generous Country’ by Ryan Ginard: an extract
Posted on 15 Apr 2026
Not-for-profit leader Ryan Ginard says that if luck made Australia wealthy, generosity will keep it…
Silence now could cost you, and the communities you serve
Posted on 15 Apr 2026
One of the most important lessons from the covid 19 pandemic was to ask for what is needed. This…
How Virginia Saxton crafted ‘philanthropic enrolment’ for direct impact
Posted on 15 Apr 2026
When Dr Virginia Saxton teaches young radiology registrars, they don’t have to pay for the course.…
New ACNC guidance aims to help charities invest wisely, safely and within guidelines
Posted on 15 Apr 2026
Charities fortunate enough to have cash reserves face the happy dilemma of how best to invest and…
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…