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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
Sector blueprint on the Agenda as government response lags
Posted on 19 Nov 2025
The not-for-profit (NFP) sector has been urged to press on with reforms outlined in a…
ACNC errors report finds corrections to total revenue worth $2.8 billion
Posted on 19 Nov 2025
It pays to check your receipts. The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has…
We have nothing to hide, says Charitabl boss, after questions raised about platform’s donations model
Posted on 19 Nov 2025
Recent questioning of the model behind Charitabl is a mix of misunderstanding and potentially…
Lora the explorer, of kindness and inclusion
Posted on 19 Nov 2025
Lora Inak is the author of the Cockatoo Crew books, a new children’s fiction series (illustrated by…
Awake at night ... again
Posted on 12 Nov 2025
Managing a charity or not-for-profit in Australia is often more complex than it may appear. On any…
Great leadership starts with listening, even when you don’t like what you’re hearing
Posted on 12 Nov 2025
At the Institute of Community Directors Australia, we believe that stronger communities make a…
Hazel is still perfecting the art of leadership
Posted on 12 Nov 2025
Like many Community Directors members, Hazel Westbury is a community leader who isn’t easily…
AI is growing and has huge potential, but not many charities know how to use it: report
Posted on 11 Nov 2025
Australian charities are curious about how to use artificial intelligence and are increasingly…
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…