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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
Conference to shine a light on sector tech trends
Posted on 05 Mar 2025
The sector’s growing use of AI to deliver vital services and measure the impact of its programs on…
If greed is good, we need to campaign
Posted on 04 Mar 2025
When it comes to building safe, resilient and caring communities, greed is far from good, says…
Labor scrambles to minimise charity funding cut fallout
Posted on 04 Mar 2025
The power of charities' ability to speak out and get results in the hypersensitive environment of…
The future of fundraising is here
Posted on 04 Mar 2025
Raising funds to support charitable causes a decade from now will look very different from the way…
Where there's a will, there's a way
Posted on 04 Mar 2025
Australia is facing the largest transfer of intergenerational wealth in its history.
People with Purpose: Whole lotta Rosie
Posted on 04 Mar 2025
Whether it's securing clean water for vulnerable communities or combatting sexual harassment at…
It’s the community sector’s time to stand up for what’s right
Posted on 03 Mar 2025
Australia hasn't been infected by the mad MAGA war on diversity and inclusion that has badly shaken…
Donated devices key to bridging the digital divide for disadvantaged students
Posted on 25 Feb 2025
Digital devices donated by generous Australians are changing the future of Australia’s…
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…