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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
Historic conference advances national First Nations philanthropy body
Posted on 15 Apr 2026
Organisers of Blak Loungeroom, a historic Indigenous-led philanthropy conference held in Melbourne…
What’s keeping not-for-profit leaders awake at night?
Posted on 13 Apr 2026
A Community Directors survey of not-for-profit leaders’ biggest governance concerns has prompted a…
The policy vacuum driving voters to minor parties
Posted on 08 Apr 2026
It doesn't seem unreasonable to ask our political parties to actually outline their policies, what…
Sean Kelly: What does Labor stand for?
Posted on 08 Apr 2026
In the 100th issue of the Quarterly Essay, Sean Kelly asked questions of Labor, and specifically…
Overdue anti-gambling ad rules are nowhere near enough, says Tim Costello
Posted on 08 Apr 2026
Anti-gambling advocate Tim Costello has lashed the federal government’s new restrictions on…
Stand up and be counted: at least 100 Australian charities needed for global survey
Posted on 08 Apr 2026
A current major global survey of charities is a vital conduit between Australian not-for-profits…
‘Let’s raise the bar’: Peggy Flannery urges people with means to follow her philanthropic lead
Posted on 08 Apr 2026
The She Gives philanthropic campaign aims to encourage women to give, to give more, and to give for…
Want to be informed? Don’t miss the Not-for-profit Agenda
Posted on 07 Apr 2026
The latest Community Directors news webinar aims to get not-for-profit and charity leaders up to…
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…