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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
Life’s early lessons drive young leader’s governance goals
Posted on 18 May 2026
Some might think a passion for governance is unusual in a teenager – especially one whose life has…
Social impact conference to tackle systems, not just symptoms
Posted on 18 May 2026
More than 300 of Australia’s top social impact professionals and leaders will gather in Sydney on…
A Budget of hits and some worrying misses, according to Australian NFP leaders
Posted on 14 May 2026
The federal Budget was a mix of attempted wealth redistribution through significant changes to the…
Horses for courses: Susie O’Neill’s passion for changing kids’ lives
Posted on 14 May 2026
Dr Susie O’Neill is the CEO of KIDS Foundation and the founder of Tour d’Horse, a six-day, 200…
What The Smith Family has learned about using AI to improve outcomes in a not‑for‑profit
Posted on 14 May 2026
Doug Taylor, the CEO of The Smith Family, a children’s education charity, and also a teacher of…
One in four workers turn a blind eye to sexual harassment at work: DCA report
Posted on 14 May 2026
Forty-two years after sexual harassment became illegal in Australian workplaces, and despite the Me…
Australia: safe, wealthy and whinging
Posted on 14 May 2026
Is it possible that Australians are revelling in demented hysteria at the moment, imagining all…
Disability savings directed straight to defence in a mixed Budget
Posted on 14 May 2026
There are few surprises in the federal Budget. The flagged reforms are welcome, although…
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…
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…