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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
For the first time under new legislation, ACNC announces that it is investigating a charity
Posted on 11 Feb 2026
For the first time, charities commissioner Sue Woodward has confirmed the Australian Charities and…
One Nation’s chances as a dominant conservative party are piñata-like
Posted on 11 Feb 2026
Opinions polls insist Pauline Hanson's fortunes are on the rise, but it is likely that enthusiasm…
Social media ban a lesson in playing the long game
Posted on 10 Feb 2026
As my family dropped our teenage son off at the airport in the first week of January to embark on a…
More honours for more women: your guide to easier nominations
Posted on 04 Feb 2026
Last week’s announcement that women made up only one-third of recipients in the Australia Day…
Them and us and we
Posted on 04 Feb 2026
As we move into 2026, I can’t help but think the world is wobbling a little.
Navigating “headline fatigue” a challenge for charities
Posted on 04 Feb 2026
An academic studying the phenomenon of “headline fatigue” – where news consumers tune out of…
Australian Ethical Foundation looks to push philanthropy for nature to the next level
Posted on 04 Feb 2026
In this time of escalating climate impact, the head of Australian Ethical Foundation, Kate…
Leading with a full backpack: How Chloe Jesson’s emotional honesty changed her leadership
Posted on 04 Feb 2026
At the Third Sector leadership conference in Sydney last year, Queensland health executive Chloe…
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…