Strategic planning for treasurers
Strategic planning comes before budgeting. The treasurer should be involved in the overall business…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
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
Segmentation key to donations boost: experts
Posted on 12 Sep 2024
Fundraising experts say that better understanding donors’ attitudes to the community sector will go…
Leading for tomorrow demands new ways of thinking
Posted on 12 Sep 2024
NFPs would be wise to consider innovative ways to diversify their income and the benefits of doing…
Donations to smaller groups are on the up
Posted on 12 Sep 2024
Small to medium not-for-profits have enjoyed a 5% donations spike compared to this time last year,…
Innovative investment is paying off for youth charities
Posted on 12 Sep 2024
A unique Australian investment vehicle is on track to give more than $100 million to Australian…
People with Purpose: Education advocate is always learning
Posted on 12 Sep 2024
A year into her job connecting learning institutions and employers to help young people, Central…
How not-for-profits can shape future philanthropy
Posted on 12 Sep 2024
Philanthropic expert Genevieve Timmons has updated her book Savvy Giving for a new decade. In this…
Profit’s not a dirty word for not-for-profits
Posted on 11 Sep 2024
A leading not-for-profit (NFP) finance expert has urged NFPs and charities to rethink their views…
People with Purpose: Stories from the street
Posted on 11 Sep 2024
More than 13 years after she began selling copies of the Big Issue, Perth-based Kellie isn't ready…
Checklists
Special Events Budgeting
You need to be absolutely meticulous in budgeting and accounting for a special event. You need to…
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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
If you've come looking for this policy we're sorry to say that it's in need of a service, and…
Investment Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within a responsible,…
Reimbursement Policy
Staff or volunteers may on occasion be required to pay expenses consequent on their employment out…