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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
Ten legal trends not-for-profits should watch in 2025
Posted on 18 Feb 2025
Australia’s top not-for-profit legal thinker has reviewed hundreds of court cases affecting…
What are the biggest insurance issues for NFPs in 2025?
Posted on 18 Feb 2025
Not-for-profits (NFPs) are facing continued insurance challenges from legal breaches, natural…
Aussie grants reach $125 billion
Posted on 17 Feb 2025
SmartyGrants estimates the total value of all grant funding in Australia at $125 billion each year.
Push for right to housing law
Posted on 17 Feb 2025
A new report has called for the introduction of a legally enforceable right to housing across the…
Charities vow to keep up the fight against electoral advocacy clamp
Posted on 15 Feb 2025
Bitterly disappointed charities have slammed the passing of new electoral reforms they claim will…
USAID freeze is not only disastrous, but also deadly
Posted on 14 Feb 2025
The Trump administration's gutting of USAID threatens to undermine decades of progress in…
Forging a political path for women
Posted on 13 Feb 2025
While Australia has had some trailblazing female politicians over the years, the road to political…
Women and girls are the victims in this silent epidemic
Posted on 13 Feb 2025
An alarming epidemic of weaponised gender-based violence is silently escalating in the shadows 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…