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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
Charity sector revenue hits record high as demand keeps growing
Posted on 04 Jun 2025
A cost-of-living fuelled surge in demand for help from struggling Australians has helped spark…
Productivity matters!
Posted on 03 Jun 2025
We need to push back against the idea that we are less productive if we are healthier, better…
Ombudsman confirms sector child support concerns
Posted on 03 Jun 2025
The peak advocacy group for single mothers has welcomed a report by the Commonwealth Ombudsman…
Charity sector and government join forces to build social housing solutions
Posted on 03 Jun 2025
Construction will begin in Queensland this week on a social and affordable housing project that's a…
Sector calls for energy relief for disadvantaged Australians
Posted on 03 Jun 2025
Sector organisations have called for federal government action to protect disadvantaged Australians…
Generosity key to saving the planet: report
Posted on 03 Jun 2025
Philanthropy is playing a critical role in Australia’s climate, energy and economic transformation,…
Uni students put people with disability on the map
Posted on 03 Jun 2025
A new app developed by a not-for-profit start-up is helping people with disabilities to easily…
People with Purpose: Strengthening the ethical foundations of the nation
Posted on 03 Jun 2025
Individual differences and even occasional conflicts at work do not constitute a crisis but are a…
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…