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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
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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
‘Accidental’ IT expert builds chatbot to fight youth homelessness
Posted on 21 May 2025
Lenka Brazda, a youth team leader at Wombat Housing Support Services in North Melbourne, has been…
How not-for-profits can plan for the future in uncertain times
Posted on 21 May 2025
For not-for-profit organisations, facing the future requires a balance between the capacity to…
First Nations governance training empowers new leaders
Posted on 21 May 2025
A board governance training program for First Nations Australians is building a new generation of…
Governance Guru: How can our board avoid conflicts of interest?
Posted on 21 May 2025
ICDA training lead Nina Laitala examines the governance issues facing Australian not-for-profits.
Time to celebrate and acknowledge volunteering
Posted on 20 May 2025
Volunteers are the beating heart of Australia’s democracy, writes Community Council for Australia…
Cash splash to boost sector AI skills
Posted on 20 May 2025
Tech giant Google has pledged more than $3 million towards a program by tech-for-good organisation…
Burnout risk for neurodivergent workers: report
Posted on 20 May 2025
Neurodivergent workers face unique challenges that require a nuanced approach to prevent issues…
Food for thought
Posted on 20 May 2025
Food insecurity, fuelled by the cost-of-living crisis, has affected the lives of thousands 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
If you've come looking for this policy we're sorry to say that it's in need of a service, and…
Investment Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within a responsible,…
Reimbursement Policy
Staff or volunteers may on occasion be required to pay expenses consequent on their employment out…