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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
The biggest barrier to mental health support? The systems that are supposed to be helping
Posted on 30 Jun 2026
A mental health study conducted among multicultural men’s groups in South Australia has concluded…
Report says workplace age discrimination is on for young and old
Posted on 30 Jun 2026
Age discrimination is happening at both ends of the age spectrum and is intensified by other social…
Show me the coffee! Fundraisers to celebrate collective contribution
Posted on 30 Jun 2026
Australia’s fundraising community is set to come together this Friday for a nationwide group hug on…
People with Purpose: Anthea Skinner proves living with disability can’t stop the music (Nobody can stop the music)
Posted on 30 Jun 2026
Anthea Skinner is a musicologist, a senior lecturer in disability creative performance at the…
Community grants framework delayed as funding concerns remain
Posted on 25 Jun 2026
The federal government's Community Sector Grants Engagement Framework is "on track," the Department…
Rebuilding trust, reducing grievance: the NFP sector must be part of the solution
Posted on 24 Jun 2026
It seems like an oxymoron to talk to about building trust in a global environment where it’s…
Lizzie Mettam loves empowering domestic violence survivors, one safe phone at a time
Posted on 24 Jun 2026
Lizzie Mettam manages corporate partnerships for DV Safe Phone, an organisation that provides…
NFPs receive a cyber security windfall under national strategy
Posted on 24 Jun 2026
The charity sector is the quiet beneficiary of a share in nearly $90 million to build cyber…
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…