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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
Purpose and values matter, now more than ever
Posted on 31 Mar 2026
This week during an interview I was asked why values and purpose are so important in our sector. My…
Gambling companies hit the jackpot with charity registration win
Posted on 31 Mar 2026
Government and charity leaders across Australia have welcomed the Australian Taxation Office’s…
New partnership aims to counter far-right disinformation with clear stories
Posted on 31 Mar 2026
A new project intends to explore the reasons behind the rise in white nationalism, racism and…
Gas export levy needed to fund social services, say NFP leaders
Posted on 31 Mar 2026
Calls for the federal government to commit to a 25 per cent gas export levy are rising across the…
How a young entrepreneur is reinventing education for struggling kids
Posted on 31 Mar 2026
Nathaniel Diong, the founder of Future Minds Network, was named in Forbes magazine’s 30 under 30…
Australians are becoming more insular, and NGOs aren’t helping: Edelman report
Posted on 25 Mar 2026
A major new report measuring trust – in each other, the media, institutions and government – has…
‘Come sit with us’: Warren Miller’s invitation to mainstream foundations to heed Indigenous guidance
Posted on 25 Mar 2026
Wirangu and Kokatha man Warren Miller, from the west coast of South Australia, is CEO of the…
AI chat-fest could up-end community consultation
Posted on 25 Mar 2026
Among the many ways artificial intelligence is upending the foundations of how we work is its…
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…