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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
Helping those living with mental health issues navigate the stepping stones of life
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
Melanie Sennett is the chief executive officer of Stepping Stone Clubhouse, a Brisbane charity that…
ACNC report set to show slight growth in charity numbers and revenue, despite difficult operating environment
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission is set to release its 12th annual…
Charities minister calls for ‘trust agenda’ to increase Australia’s social and philanthropic capital
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
Australia’s charities minister, Dr Andrew Leigh, has called for the nurturing of a ‘trust agenda’…
Seeing the person: human leadership in a fractured and tech-driven world
Posted on 09 Jun 2026
Keynote delivered by ACOSS president and CEO of Sacred Heart Mission Hang Vo at the 2026…
The King’s Birthday: a public holiday in search of a purpose
Posted on 03 Jun 2026
Why exactly are we still getting a day off to celebrate a day that is not the actual birthday of…
Reconciliation Week: The physio taking a whole-mob approach to closing the gap for kids
Posted on 03 Jun 2026
Kristy Petrie is a paediatric physiotherapist and proud Gooreng Gooreng woman who sits on the…
NFP leaders more worried about survival than strategy: report
Posted on 03 Jun 2026
A new report has found that ongoing financial, workforce and governance pressures mean the…
The digital gap: Two-thirds of regional and remote First Nations families don’t have home internet
Posted on 03 Jun 2026
Most Australians take having internet access at home for granted, but that’s not true for many…
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…
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…