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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
Not-for-profits, it’s time to get noticed
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
Take a deep breath. Recognise that smell? Yep. It’s election season. So get your campaign pants on…
NFPs want the next govt to fix funding and slash red tape
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
Australian not-for-profits want any future federal government to shake up funding, slash red tape…
Long-running Home Stretch campaign reveals the keys to influencing government
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
Nine years after embarking on a campaign to change the policies of eight state and territory…
How not-for-profits can build an effective government engagement strategy
Posted on 12 Mar 2025
A foremost expert in helping not-for-profits build better connections with government decision…
If you want creativity to thrive, create the right conditions
Posted on 12 Mar 2025
Most of us who take on leadership roles in the not-for-profit sector do so because we want to shift…
Canberra urged to boost Jobseeker allowance by $20 per day
Posted on 11 Mar 2025
Pressure is mounting on the federal government to increase the level of financial help for…
People with Purpose: Lighting the spark to help others lead a better life
Posted on 11 Mar 2025
Helping people maximise their talent and potential is at the heart of Global Refugee Academy…
Canberra considers plan to sustain community broadcasting
Posted on 11 Mar 2025
Legislative reforms aimed at modernising community broadcasting operations are among a range of…
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…