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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
Personality linked to purpose: study
Posted on 05 May 2025
Specific personality traits can have a major influence on people’s willingness to volunteer or…
Cost of living hits donations
Posted on 01 May 2025
The cost-of-living crisis has curtailed many Australians’ capacity to donate to charity according…
Why data reports are so hard to share
Posted on 01 May 2025
With the sector juggling restricted grants, tight timelines, high-stakes acquittals, and a…
Survey reveals sector sees advantages with minority Labor
Posted on 30 Apr 2025
A snap poll of sector leaders shows more than a third (37%) believe a minority Labor government…
New study underlines extent of housing crisis
Posted on 30 Apr 2025
A new survey of more than 51,000 rental listings has revealed just 0.7 per cent are affordable for…
People with Purpose: All the right moves
Posted on 29 Apr 2025
Maryam Zahid is an Afghan-Australian human rights champion who founded Afghan Women on the Move, a…
Podcast: Call for cheaper internet for financially struggling Australians
Posted on 29 Apr 2025
Communications consumer advocates have called on the government to introduce affordable internet…
In the former war on charities, how permanent is the ceasefire?
Posted on 29 Apr 2025
The Coalition has accused the Albanese government of trying to use the former Abbott-Morrison…
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…