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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
People with Purpose: Making mum proud
Posted on 25 Feb 2025
Philanthropy can achieve a great deal, but without a genuine connection to heart and truth, the…
Turning whines into wins
Posted on 25 Feb 2025
Managing donor expectations is a major part of daily life for charities and not-for-profits.
Think big and change the world
Posted on 25 Feb 2025
If American entrepreneur, author and fundraising legend Dan Pallotta was Australian, he would most…
Canberra moving too slowly on sector reform: survey
Posted on 24 Feb 2025
Charities and not-for-profits have delivered a damning scorecard on the Albanese government’s lack…
Minister doubles size of ACNC advisory board
Posted on 23 Feb 2025
The federal government has beefed up membership of the advisory body to the Australian Charities…
Not-for-profits, put your case for a better deal in 2025
Posted on 19 Feb 2025
The reality of increasing costs and continuing uncertainty about income streams has left many…
Minister’s mission: Strengthen charities, strengthen democracy
Posted on 19 Feb 2025
Charities Minister Andrew Leigh writes about the Labor government's agenda in 2025, including plans…
Fundraisers face their fears
Posted on 19 Feb 2025
Competition for scarce donor dollars, managing donors' expectations of charities and grappling with…
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…