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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
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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
Podcast: Hitting a home run for the homeless
Posted on 27 May 2025
Philanthropist and real estate entrepreneur Chris Christofi was flying high as a successful…
Young, tech savvy donors drive donate now, pay later shift
Posted on 27 May 2025
A not-for-profit (NFP) organisation supporting young women battling cancer has become the first…
Why Australia can’t just deport its problems
Posted on 26 May 2025
When it comes to citizenship, Australians want to have their cake and eat it too, writes group…
Mentoring key to addressing male mental health challenges
Posted on 26 May 2025
Failure to properly address mental health challenges among men could be costing the nation up to…
Ten NFP marketing mistakes I’ve made (and why I wrote a book)
Posted on 26 May 2025
Marketing consultant Matt Romania made of plenty of mistakes over 15 years spent volunteering and…
Purpose before platform: Smith Family chief’s digital advice for NFPs
Posted on 21 May 2025
As more not-for-profits (NFPs) embrace digital transformation, Doug Taylor, chief executive of The…
The Times They Are A-Changin’
Posted on 21 May 2025
I was brought up by a Dylan-loving Boomer, marching against war and nuclear bombs, worried about…
Federal government lays out NFP sector reform agenda
Posted on 21 May 2025
Charities Minister Andrew Leigh says the new Labor government will press ahead with a “big and…
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
If you've come looking for this policy we're sorry to say that it's in need of a service, and…
Investment Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within a responsible,…
Reimbursement Policy
Staff or volunteers may on occasion be required to pay expenses consequent on their employment out…