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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
All hands on deck says CCA as rocketing fuel prices hit charities already running on fumes
Posted on 25 Mar 2026
Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie has called on governments to consult with the…
A long white governance cloud hangs over unregistered NZ societies but they can still act
Posted on 25 Mar 2026
Incorporated societies across New Zealand have been warned time is running out to complete the…
Indigenous leaders use new paper to push for greater respect and trust from philanthropic sector
Posted on 25 Mar 2026
A new paper challenges Australia’s philanthropists to embrace Indigenous self-determination and to…
There’s more to giving out grants than handing over the money
Posted on 19 Mar 2026
Around 50 per cent of all funding for charities in Australia comes from government. The nature of…
Work together and be brave to best harness AI, says NFP sector roundtable
Posted on 18 Mar 2026
A roundtable of diverse sector leaders brought together by Community Directors this week to…
Meet the seven-year-old community superhero showing adults how it’s done
Posted on 18 Mar 2026
This weekend, 200 people will gather for a clean-up event in West End, Brisbane. More than 100 kids…
I don’t fear AI, but I fear what some people might do with it
Posted on 18 Mar 2026
Like many of you, I’m starting to slowly incorporate more AI tools into my work. I claim no…
New guide aims to help neurodivergent employees be safe and understood at work
Posted on 18 Mar 2026
A unique new guide aims to help Australian organisations create more respectful and inclusive…
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…