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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
Netflix series on toxic masculinity a wake-up call for parents
Posted on 01 Apr 2025
Netflix's groundbreaking series ‘Adolescence’ only scratches the surface of online harms facing…
Trust in community groups crucial to effective disaster response: report
Posted on 01 Apr 2025
A new report has confirmed the vital role played by local community groups in responding to natural…
Children in poverty should be seen and heard
Posted on 30 Mar 2025
In a speech at the recent Catholic Social Services Australia conference in Sydney, Professor Sharon…
A ‘modest’ tax bribe, delivered against dark clouds of Trump-induced uncertainty
Posted on 26 Mar 2025
The Albanese government’s fourth budget is a pitch for the votes of a sour and alienated…
Sector labels federal Budget a missed opportunity
Posted on 26 Mar 2025
A new round of tax cuts was at the centre of the federal government’s strategy to use last night's…
NFPs resist tax office deadline
Posted on 25 Mar 2025
Only a small fraction of not-for-profits (NFPs) have lodged the new paperwork required by the…
Canberra doubles down on cost-of-living election sweeteners
Posted on 25 Mar 2025
The Albanese government has ramped up cost-of-living relief measures ahead of the looming federal…
Spending on social enterprises hits record levels: report
Posted on 25 Mar 2025
A new report has outlined the positive societal benefits of the rising amounts of cash being spent…
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…