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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
How Aimee discovered she was fit to lead
Posted on 22 Jul 2026
Aimee Lobban had been leading for years without knowing it when she turned her experience,…
Our Community House is more than just a place to work
Posted on 15 Jul 2026
Our Community's founder and leader, Denis Moriarty, on what's special about the shared workplace…
It’s a $239 billion sector, but why don’t people know about it?
Posted on 15 Jul 2026
The nation’s peak body for charities and not-for-profits has launched a campaign to put faces to…
New tax on trusts has a sting in the tail for charities and NFPs
Posted on 15 Jul 2026
The government is now consulting on changes to the way trusts are taxed. Charities and NFPs need to…
Vulnerable women warned to silence secret phones ahead of AusAlert trial
Posted on 15 Jul 2026
Domestic violence sector leaders have voiced concerns over a planned test of the AusAlert disaster…
Changing the conversation about poverty starts with listening
Posted on 15 Jul 2026
A new podcast from The Smith Family gives a voice to people who’ve experienced poverty and breaks…
Charities speak up for the right to speak out
Posted on 15 Jul 2026
The Stronger Charities Alliance has signalled it could escalate its public campaigning if last…
The diagnosis is dire for doctors’ college
Posted on 08 Jul 2026
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians has found itself facing serious scrutiny from the…
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…