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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
Measuring impact without ideological bias
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
JEN RILEY on "Navigating complexity & building resilience" in Radical Moderate.
Beyond the Binary: Fundraising isn't just "good vs bad money"
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
CATHERINE BROOKS on "Diversity, inclusion and community engagement" in Radical Moderate.
The Radical Moderate as Leader
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
ADELE STOWE-LINDNER on "Principled leadership and good governance" in Radical Moderate.
What it means to be a Radical Moderate
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
GREG THOM introduces 'Radical Moderate: Leading with boldness and balance'.
Ethical bridge builders in a divided democracy
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
DR REBECCA HUNTLEY on "Principled leadership and good governance" in Radical Moderate.
Leadership in a polarised political environment: The case for principled pragmatism
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
EMERITUS PROFESSOR GILLIAN TRIGGS AC on "Principled leadership and good governance" in Radical…
Is it an oxymoron to conceive of radical moderation?
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR SUSAN PASCOE AM on "Principled leadership and good governance" in Radical…
The case for bipartisan political advocacy
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
RORY PARKER on "Advocacy and social change" in Radical Moderate.
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…